Senior Counsel -US Rare Tumors

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Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives through our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our diverse mix of people, customers, patients, and the planet.

That’s why we are always looking for curious minds who see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve, and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices, and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology, and Fertility.

Our teams work together across six continents with passion and relentless curiosity to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team means becoming part of a diverse, inclusive, and flexible working culture that offers excellent opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Your Role

The Senior Counsel, Rare Tumors will provide comprehensive legal support to a Therapeutic Area, including both Commercial and Medical functions.

Specifically, this role will be part of the legal team supporting Rare Tumors, one of EMD Serono’s key Therapeutic Areas, and will report to an Associate General Counsel.

The role requires a deep understanding of healthcare laws and regulations applicable to pharmaceutical commercialization, including:

Anti-Kickback Statute
False Claims Act
FDA promotional regulations
OIG guidance
Laws governing patient support and affordability programs

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, collaborative legal partner who enables business goals while ensuring compliance with ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Legal Counsel: Serve as lead attorney for a key brand within the Rare Tumors Therapeutic Area, including:

Review of marketing and promotional materials
Advice regarding Marketing and Sales Operations
Review of scientific (non-promotional) materials
Advice regarding Medical Affairs and Medical Operations
Management of outside counsel when specialized advice is required for Therapeutic Area projects
Collaboration with paralegals

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure all activities comply with FDA, OIG, CMS, and state requirements, as well as company policies and industry codes, including the PhRMA Code.

Contracting & Negotiations: Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with advertising agencies, consultants, call centers, and Therapeutic Area-specific distributors. Support contracting with healthcare professionals, including advisory boards and consulting arrangements.

Training & Education: Deliver legal training on applicable healthcare laws and company compliance requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Commercial, Compliance, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory teams to align business practices with legal standards. Collaborate with U.S. and global colleagues to ensure business strategies and objectives comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and communicate potential legal risks. Manage risks through counseling, training, and the practical application of legal and regulatory requirements, company policies, and procedures across Therapeutic Area operations.

Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited U.S. law school
Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
7 to 10 years of legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department
Strong ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and guidance in a practical, business-oriented manner
Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications
Prior in-house experience at a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company
Demonstrated expertise in healthcare fraud and abuse laws, FDA regulatory matters, and patient support program compliance
Experience supporting commercial business units, including contracting and the development of commercial strategies
Experience participating in or advising MLR/Promotional Review Committees
Background in compliance counseling or interaction with government agencies, including OIG, DOJ, and FDA

Competencies
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
Excellent judgment and risk-based decision-making skills
Collaborative, practical, and solutions-oriented approach
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively
Commitment to ethics, compliance, and patient-centered values

Compensation

Pay Range: $188,600 – $283,000

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, experience, education, skills, and other job-related considerations.

This position may also be eligible for sales-based or performance-based bonus opportunities.

Benefits offered by the Company include:

Health insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Retirement contributions
Additional employee benefits and perquisites

For more information about benefits, visit:

https://careers.emdgroup.com/us/en/benefits

What We Offer

We are curious minds from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe this diversity drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology.

We are committed to creating access and opportunities for everyone to develop and grow at their own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress.

Apply now and become part of a team dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!