Senior Counsel – Global Commercial Operations

Overview

A partner organization is seeking a Senior Counsel – Global Commercial Operations based in the United States to provide strategic legal guidance supporting commercial activities within the biopharmaceutical industry. This role involves partnering closely with business teams to navigate complex healthcare regulations, promotional requirements, and commercial initiatives. The position combines legal expertise, business counseling, and cross-functional collaboration to enable compliant growth strategies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to commercial stakeholders, providing guidance on regulatory compliance, business strategies, and healthcare-related transactions.
• Provide legal and regulatory counsel to commercial operations teams regarding promotion, sales, patient support programs, education, and scientific exchange activities.
• Review, analyze, and approve promotional materials, educational content, and commercial support programs to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Advise on scientific exchange initiatives, clinical support approaches, and communications involving healthcare professionals.
• Provide guidance on sales and marketing strategies while balancing business objectives with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Counsel teams on government enforcement actions, healthcare compliance matters, and evolving industry requirements.
• Advise on complex commercial transactions involving hospitals, clinics, payers, specialty pharmacies, pharmacy benefit managers, and healthcare organizations.
• Support compliance with healthcare fraud and abuse laws, including Anti-Kickback Statutes, False Claims Statutes, and relevant antitrust requirements.
• Review and advise on precision medicine programs involving patient and provider initiatives, biomarkers, and companion diagnostics.
• Develop and deliver legal and regulatory training programs for commercial teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify risks, develop solutions, and support compliant business execution.
• Manage multiple legal projects while maintaining strong client service and business partnership.

Requirements

• J.D. or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 4 years of legal practice experience.
• Preferred 6+ years of experience in corporate legal departments or law firms supporting healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences clients.
• Experience advising on healthcare fraud and abuse matters, FDA promotional regulations, OIG compliance guidance, DOJ settlements, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, and healthcare contracting.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory considerations affecting commercial activities in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating complex healthcare-related agreements and business arrangements.
• Familiarity with precision medicine programs, novel biomarkers, and companion diagnostic considerations preferred.
• Excellent legal analysis, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and provide practical business-oriented solutions.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leaders.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range of $226,114.45 to $305,919.55 depending on experience, qualifications, skills, and location.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement and savings plans with company contributions.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Discretionary annual bonus opportunities.
• Stock-based long-term incentive programs.
• Paid time off programs.
• Flexible work models where applicable.
• Career development opportunities and support for professional growth.
• Remote work flexibility across the United States, with limited travel requirements.

Location

• United States (remote work flexibility available)

This role offers an opportunity to contribute legal expertise to innovative healthcare solutions with meaningful patient impact in a collaborative, science-focused environment.