Director, Brand Counsel

Overview

The organization is seeking a Director, Brand Counsel to serve as primary legal counsel supporting one of its marketed respiratory products. This role provides strategic and tactical legal advice for the brand and functions as a legal reviewer of promotional, non-promotional, and scientific materials and activities initiated in furtherance of the brand.

This position is a key strategic partner to the brand team and will work closely with other members of the legal team and cross-functional partners, including commercial, medical affairs, corporate communications, market access, patient advocacy, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the trusted legal advisor and strategic partner to business leaders on the brand team.
• Provide proactive legal advice to business partners and drive legal strategy through review of brand team initiatives supporting execution of the brand plan for a marketed respiratory product in accordance with current FDA and FTC regulations, guidance, and enforcement activities, with focus on anti-kickback, false claims act, and advertising and promotional regulations.
• Counsel on risk mitigation strategies, as needed.
• Build rapport and maintain constructive working relationships with commercial, medical, and other cross-functional leaders and team members at all levels.
• Review promotional, non-promotional, and scientific materials and associated strategies and tactics for compliance with applicable guidance, laws, and regulations.
• Serve as the primary legal member on applicable review committees (e.g., Commercial Review Committee, Medical Review Committee).
• Review and provide legal advice on corporate communications, product communications, and related internal and external activities and materials.
• Act as the contract review escalation point for related commercial and medical affairs contracts, ensuring alignment with company standards and compliance with applicable laws and industry standards.
• Identify, communicate, and provide updates to business partners and the legal team on risks associated with day-to-day operational business activities and current federal and state legal, regulatory, and enforcement developments related to the life sciences industry.
• Monitor and provide updates on current federal and state legal and regulatory risks and enforcement activities related to the life sciences industry.
• Partner with the business to proactively apply legal and regulatory guidance to brand tactics and strategy by understanding business goals and developing and implementing solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Coordinate legal matters handled by outside counsel.

Requirements

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Valid license in New Jersey (or eligibility for limited in-house license).
• Minimum of 5+ years of related in-house legal experience representing life sciences companies.
• Experience in promotional and non-promotional review, regulatory matters, risk management, and contract management.
• Experience in contract, business, FDA, FTC, and laws and regulations specific to the life science industry.
• Excellent professional judgment and discretion; high standard of professional and ethical conduct.
• Ability to identify, strategize, and respond to a broad range of issues related to business, operations, and risk management.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply government regulations, guidelines, and requirements.
• Ability to proactively identify problems, strategize across business, operations, and risk-management issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment regarding interpretation of policies, development of procedures, and selection of appropriate courses of action.
• Self-starter with strong drive for results and strong sense of ownership; able to take direction when needed.
• Ability to foster open communication, share subject matter expertise, and collaborate to reach resolutions that meet organizational and business objectives and address identified legal, regulatory, and compliance risks.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house, public company experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $205,000.00–$280,000.00 annual

U.S. benefits highlights include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support; annual wellbeing reimbursement; access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off policies; fertility and family-forming benefits; caregiver support; flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration
• 401(k) plan with a competitive company match; annual equity awards; participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP); company-paid life and disability insurance
• Learning opportunities including access to LinkedIn Learning, skill-building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities
• Employee resource groups and service and recognition programs

Location

• Fully remote role; can be performed effectively from anywhere while staying connected to the team.
• Occasional domestic travel of 10–20% may be required for team meetings or events.

Additional Information

• Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.
• Equal opportunity employer statement and reasonable accommodation information are provided in the original posting.