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Senior Counsel, Global Commercial Legal - Immunology

On-site Full-time
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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Required qualifications:Juris Doctor (J. D.) from an accredited law institution. Must be licensed to practice law in at least one U. S. state and adhere to the professional requirements of that state. A minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in-house at a pharmaceutical organization, with a nationally recognized law firm specializing in life sciences or healthcare, or as an attorney for a governmental body, or a combination thereof. Preferred qualifications:Experience advising the biopharma, healthcare, or life sciences sectors. In-depth understanding of pharmaceutical laws and regulations that influence drug registration and marketing, enabling business clients to navigate a highly regulated environment. Strong business acumen with the ability to effectively balance legal risks and opportunities.

About the role

As the Senior Counsel for Global Commercial Legal at AbbVie, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the legal strategy for our Immunology medicines. This position requires you to collaborate closely with various cross-functional teams, ensuring that our efforts to bring transformative solutions to patients are conducted with the highest ethical standards. Your extensive legal background will empower you to adeptly navigate the complexities of regulations, assess potential risks, and influence key business decisions, all while fostering your leadership skills for future career progression. The ideal candidate will thrive on the challenge of addressing emerging legal issues with strategic and innovative solutions, delivering expert counsel that shapes our commercial strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a principal legal advisor to cross-functional teams within AbbVie’s Immunology sector, offering proactive guidance on commercial, regulatory, and operational matters. This includes legal counsel on product launches, patient support frameworks, marketing tactics, promotional activities, scientific exchanges, regulatory submissions, and managed healthcare contracting strategies.
  • Deliver substantial legal advice across various departments such as Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs, addressing a wide array of legal, regulatory, and compliance challenges, including FDA regulations, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, PhRMA Code, Sunshine Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and competition law.
  • Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to effectively manage risk, resolve disputes, and influence favorable outcomes.
  • Demonstrate expertise and provide counsel on government-related policy initiatives, including IRA, 340b, and PBM reforms.
  • Impact strategic direction by converting legal, regulatory, and industry changes into actionable guidance.
  • Select and oversee outside counsel, defining project goals and managing engagements.
  • This role reports directly to the Senior Associate General Counsel, Global Commercial Legal.

About AbbVie Inc.

AbbVie is committed to discovering and delivering innovative therapies and solutions that tackle pressing health challenges today and prepare for the medical needs of tomorrow. Our mission is to make a significant difference in the lives of patients across key therapeutic areas such as immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care, alongside our offerings in the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. To learn more about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow us on Twitter @abbvie for updates.

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