Job Description
Job Description
Description:
Title: Brand Counsel
- Type: Temp to Perm
- Start Date: ASAP | Duration: 6 months
- Location: Remote
- Weekly Hours: 40 hours
- Previous experience as Lead Brand Counsel. Specifically, pharma experience, some with Market Access work (contracting, price transparency). Embedded with brand
Description:
We are looking for an experienced lawyer to join us as Brand Counsel.
We are looking for a personable, practical legal advisor with an understanding of the False Claims Act; Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act; Anti-Kickback Statute; and other healthcare laws and regulations. You will have high visibility throughout the organization, supporting core business activities and providing counsel to cross-functional teams. You will be empowered to develop strong and positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels. Experience in pharmaceutical / life sciences advising, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and willingness to be a flexible, business-oriented team player are required. The Brand Counsel role reports to the Vice President, Legal & Chief Compliance Officer.
Responsibilities:
· Partnering cross-functionally to provide legal advice related to Marketing and Market Access, including brand strategy, promotional materials, and patient support initiatives
· Partnering with Medical Affairs to advise on strategy, scientific exchange, and field medical materials
· Fostering a culture of compliance in interactions with healthcare professionals, including development of policies and delivery of effective training initiatives
· Providing legal advice as a member of cross-functional teams including product development program teams, promotional and medical review committees, and grant and investigator-sponsored trial review committees
· Communicating legal advice to business stakeholders in an authentic and understandable way
Qualifications:
· Juris Doctorate and MA Bar admission (or eligibility for in-house counsel admission)
· 8+ years legal experience, including experience advising pharmaceutical or other life sciences clients is required. In-house pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred
· Deep understanding of applicable laws and regulations, particularly the Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act
· Experience advising on application of advertising and promotion principles
· Experience with state price reporting or privacy matters preferred
· Proven ability to counsel clients effectively
· Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple, conflicting priorities while managing a substantial workload
· Proven ability to execute on complex projects and lead them to successful completion