Commercial Counsel, Pharma Growth & Compliance

Novo Nordisk A/S; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Novo Nordisk seeks an experienced attorney to provide legal counsel on U.S. law, regulations and industry standards for a global healthcare company.

Based in New Jersey, you will advise Clinical Commercial and Corporate Law teams, interacting with Medical, Regulatory, Marketing, Sales and Compliance units to shape strategy and governance. You will review promotions, draft and negotiate contracts, and address cross-functional initiatives while managing risk and staying compliant with

Qualifications

• A J.D. is required. NJ bar admission or ability to obtain limited in-house counsel license required
• 4+ years of legal experience preferred, some of which must have been spent working in at least one of the following: (1) at the FDA; (2) supporting the pharmaceutical sector; or (3) product liability litigation
• Candidates with prior experience with pharmaceutical product liability defense or enforcement litigation are preferred
• Additional experience within the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry (including experience with FDA, advertising and promotion, anti-kickback, antitrust, privacy) preferred though not required
• Strong problem-solving skills - demonstrates and exercises creativity and initiative
• Strong written and verbal communications skills - able to effectively collaborate and communicate with other client groups within the company

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with other attorneys, serves as a legal advisor for assigned functions to help appropriately shape and execute strategy, objectives and initiatives
• Work with other attorneys and stakeholders to advise on cross-functional initiatives including promotional and other material review committees
• Flexibly supporting different teams, brands and functional areas in response to evolving business needs
• Providing timely, practical and compliant solutions for a wide range of commercial legal issues while effectively managing risks
• Identifying new laws, regulations and industry trends affecting the company and assist with development of policies and training as needed
• Advising on interactions with health care providers, patients and payors in compliance with fraud and abuse laws such as the U.S. Anti-Kickback Statute and industry codes, such as the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Providers
• Participating in product lifecycle planning
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts
• Performing other duties as assigned

Skills

J.D. required

Legal experience (4+ yrs)

Pharma/healthcare knowledge

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

J.D. degree

NJ bar admission or in-house license

Job description

Novo Nordisk seeks an experienced attorney to provide legal counsel on U.S. law, regulations and industry standards for a global healthcare company.

Based in New Jersey, you will advise Clinical Commercial and Corporate Law teams, interacting with Medical, Regulatory, Marketing, Sales and Compliance units to shape strategy and governance. You will review promotions, draft and negotiate contracts, and address cross-functional initiatives while managing risk and staying compliant with