Assistant General Counsel, Legal, CEEM Region

Vertex Germany Distribution; Deutschland; Hybride; EUR 180 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work option

Global biotechnology company culture

Résumé du poste

Vertex is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to act as the de facto GC for a geographic region spanning several countries, guiding expansion into new therapy areas and negotiations with distributor partners. You will advise on marketing claims, regulatory strategy, pricing and reimbursement, and government affairs for medicines used in rare diseases.

You will lead a small team of attorneys, collaborate with business leaders, and manage complex matters with minimal guidance.

Qualifications

• JD, LLM or law degree from a respected university.
• Extensive experience in large law firms or biopharma settings.
• Strong collaborative mindset and sound judgment.
• Ability to counsel and influence clients on complex decisions.
• Experience leading a team of attorneys or legal staff.
• Qualified to practice law in one of Vertex's jurisdictions (ex-US).

Responsabilités

• Advises business leaders on strategies while addressing legal risks.
• Provides practical advice on marketing claims, regulatory matters, and lifecycle management.
• Participates in projects, committees and strategic planning initiatives.
• Drafts and negotiates market access provisions and related business contracts.
• Leads a team with financial accountability and HR responsibilities.

Formation

JD/LL.M or law degree

Description du poste

Job Description The Assistant General Counsel acts as the de facto general counsel for a geographic region encompassing several countries. This role supports expansion into new therapy areas, and working with distributor partners; and advises on advertisement laws, supply chain, market access laws and negotiations, pricing and reimbursement, and related PR, government affairs especially for medicines for rare diseases. The role generally oversees a small team of attorneys or other legal staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Advises business leaders on strategies and tactics in a way that advances the company's business while addressing legal risks and protecting the company's integrity and reputation
• Provides practical and timely advice on issues related to marketing claims, engagement with patient advocacy organizations, safety issues, regulatory strategy, publications, access, supply chain issues and life cycle management.
• Participates in various projects and initiatives (e.g., workplace committees, offsite planning, strategic planning).
• Drafts and negotiates a wide market access and relating to provision of drug under access programs, and general business contracts for interactions with a variety of stakeholders.
• As a people manager within the organization, has financial accountabilities and human resource responsibilities for assigned staff.

Key Requirements

• JD or LLM or law degree from a respected university
• Strong experience in a large law firm, biopharmaceutical company, or government agency practicing law, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Highly collaborative, with excellent judgment and interpersonal skills
• Expert ability to constructively counsel and influence clients to take appropriate actions and make complex decisions
• Capacity to simultaneously handle a variety of complex legal matters with minimal guidance
• Demonstrable experience taking ownership of issues and providing timely, actionable advice
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to lead and inspire a team to align and perform to a high standard and support them in the achieving of their objectives
• Qualification to practice as a lawyer in one of the countries in which Vertex has a presence (ex-US)
• Language skills: English and German fluent, additional language skills will be a plus.

At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

Flex Designation

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible Flex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:

1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

#LI-Hybrid Company Information Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]

Help Us Achieve Our Mission Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases and conditions. The company has approved therapies for cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia, acute pain and acromegaly, and it continues to advance clinical and research programs in these areas. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including IgA nephropathy, neuropathic pain, APOL1-mediated kidney disease, primary membranous nephropathy, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, type 1 diabetes, generalized myasthenia gravis, and myotonic dystrophy type 1. Vertex was founded in 1989 and has its global headquarters in Boston, with international headquarters in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 16 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X

We believe our culture is one of Vertex’s greatest strengths and a key enabler of our ability to deliver transformative medicines for patients who need them. Rooted in innovation, purpose and collaboration, our culture empowers people to take smart risks, challenge conventional thinking and do their best work. The diversity of our people is central to that culture. By bringing together individuals with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, we foster an environment where new ideas thrive, better decisions are made and breakthrough innovation is possible. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included and connected to our shared mission, because we know that our unique culture and the collective strength of our people are what set Vertex apart.