Senior Corporate Counsel, Advertising, Promotion & Market Access

Overview

A biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments for mental health conditions is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel specializing in Advertising, Promotion, and Market Access. This role will provide strategic and day-to-day legal support to Commercial and Market Access teams in preparation for the company's first commercial product launch. The position involves close collaboration with Marketing, Medical, Regulatory, and Market Access colleagues to ensure compliant and effective brand initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal counsel for all promotional matters related to product launch.
• Review and approve promotional materials, including healthcare professional (HCP) and patient-facing content across digital, print, and field materials.
• Advise on promotional issues such as claims substantiation, fair balance, comparative messaging, and disease awareness communications.
• Ensure compliance with FDA Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) requirements, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) standards, and PhRMA Code.
• Support development of promotional strategy and messaging by identifying legal risks and providing practical solutions.
• Deliver targeted training and guidance to brand teams and commercial stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including vendor and services agreements, supply, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics agreements.
• Support negotiation of payer and market access agreements, including managed care, reimbursement, and innovative contracting models.
• Advise on contractual risk, deal structure, and alignment with company strategy.
• Help build and scale contracting processes, templates, and negotiation playbooks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, commercial, market access, finance, and compliance teams.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Typically 3-5+ years of legal experience, preferably with significant in-house experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries or relevant law firm experience supporting life sciences clients.
• Experience drafting and negotiating R&D and clinical development contracts, commercial vendor and operational agreements, payer or market access-related agreements, and general & administrative vendor agreements.
• Strong understanding of legal and compliance considerations for emerging commercial-stage life sciences companies.
• Proven ability to lead matters independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Business-oriented mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with contract management software.
• Strong analytical skills, business sense, and work ethic.
• Ability to operate independently and work cross-functionally.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work well under pressure.
• Intellectual curiosity and continuous learning mindset.
• Accountability for self and others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting clinical to commercial transition or first product launch.
• Exposure to market access, reimbursement, or payer contracting strategy.
• Experience building scalable contracting frameworks in a growing organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $240,000 to $290,000 USD annually.
• Additional discretionary bonuses and equity may be provided.
• Comprehensive benefits package available.

Location

• Remote position based on the East Coast, USA, or hybrid work arrangement in New Jersey office.

Additional Information

• Reports to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel.
• Employment eligibility: Candidates must have employment rights in the country of application; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Reasonable accommodations available during the interview process upon request.