Counsel, Commercial

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

The Legal department is comprised of our Legal and Patents functions. We depend on our legal team to help drive growth and maintain the highest level of standards and practices across all of our legal efforts. It's a tall order, which is why we only hire those who thrive on protecting the interests of our patients, employees and business, all while creating and implementing efficient and innovative solutions. As part of the team, you'll work with employees across the organization to oversee legal matters and provide guidance on strategies that drive business and policy priorities and shape the reputation of Novo Nordisk Inc. (NNI). At Novo Nordisk, your skills, dedication and ambition will help us change lives for the better. In exchange, we'll offer you an opportunity to work with extraordinary talent and benefit from a range of possibilities for professional and personal development. Are you ready to realize your potential?

The Position

Provide legal counsel to global healthcare company on relevant issues involving application of U.S. law, regulations and industry standards.

Relationships

Acts as Counsel on the Clinical Commercial and Corporate Law team. Interacts with department colleagues and individuals in other NNI departments, including but not limited to Medical, Regulatory, Marketing, Sales, Commercial Operations and Ethics, Compliance & Privacy. May interact with government agencies, law firms, trade organizations and other external agencies. Reports to a Managing Assistant General Counsel.

Essential Functions

• 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
• Additional areas of responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • 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

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

The base compensation range for this position is $120,300 to $222,600. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.

Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy and parental leave policy.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes - we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger - a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.