Executive Director, Senior Commercial Counsel

Geron Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 300,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Executive Director, Senior Commercial Counsel to lead legal strategies in commercialization and regulatory affairs. This pivotal role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and support market adoption of innovative products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in advising on pharmaceutical promotional materials and navigating complex legal landscapes across international markets. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Generous Time Off Policy

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of legal experience, especially in pharmaceutical promotion.
• Strong knowledge of laws and regulations in commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for commercialization and medical affairs.
• Manage legal counsel for Sales, Marketing, and Regulatory teams.

Skills

Legal Advice

Commercialization

Regulatory Affairs

Contract Management

Compliance

Communication Skills

Risk Analysis

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Executive Director, Senior Commercial Counsel

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Base pay range

$300,000.00/yr - $320,000.00/yr

Position Summary

The Executive Director, Senior Commercial Counsel is responsible for providing and managing legal advice in support of the Company’s commercialization, medical affairs, and regulatory efforts. The Executive Director partners with the Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs teams to support the appropriate market adoption of RYTELO and advise on future launches or collaborations with third parties for the commercialization of the Company’s products, including in the European Union and other international markets, as well as launches of new products or indications in the United States. The Executive Director is also responsible for reviewing branded promotional materials and managing attorneys who advise Market Access and other Commercial functions, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs.

This position is remote with a corporate headquarters in Foster City, CA and Parsippany, NJ. The Executive Director will report to the Vice President, Legal & Deputy General Counsel.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner cross-functionally as the brand/product lawyer on the Promotional Review Committee (PRC), advising on advertising and promotion, disease state awareness, and other marketing initiatives.
• Provide legal support, including overseeing outside counsel and working with collaborators for commercialization and medical affairs efforts in the United States, Europe, and international markets.
• Manage, develop, and retain legal counsel supporting Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial Operations, and Regulatory Affairs teams.
• Provide and manage legal advice related to all aspects of commercialization, including customer contracting, interactions with patient advocacy organizations and professional societies, pricing governance, and market access legal support.
• Advise on statutes, regulations, and guidance documents applicable to the approval, post-marketing efforts, advertising, and promotion of prescription drugs, including FDA guidance documents and enforcement letters, federal and state anti-kickback statutes, HHS-OIG guidance documents and advisory opinions, DOJ guidance documents and False Claims Act settlements, open payments/health care professionals (HCPs) aggregate spend reporting laws, and the PhRMA Code on Interactions with HCPs and related international rules and regulations.
• Build and maintain a network of external legal professionals and stay current on new laws, regulations, best practices, and enforcement trends.
• Work closely with the Chief Compliance Officer and other members of the Legal and Compliance teams to coordinate and support the Company’s commercialization, medical affairs, and regulatory affairs efforts.

Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant laws and guidance documents.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to thoughtfully analyze legal risk and develop solutions that satisfy both business requirements and legal obligations.
• Skilled at business partnership, functioning as a highly collaborative, customer-centric problem solver supporting internal clients while protecting the best interests of the Company.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to relay information clearly and consistently.
• Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture and manage workstreams to ensure pull-through of agreed upon details.
• Demonstrated discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to deliver effective results with limited resources, under tight timeframes, and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to respond to rapidly shifting priorities in ambiguous or challenging situations.

Experience

• Juris Doctorate from a U.S. accredited law school.
• 12 to 15 years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience advising on branded pharmaceutical promotional materials.
• Experience with commercialization of pharmaceuticals in Europe and other international markets.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefit Statement: All regular-status, full-time employees of Geron are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefit program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and an employee stock purchase plan. The company offers a generous time off policy, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and leave for life events, in accordance with applicable laws.

Salary Statement: Compensation is based on market data, internal equity, and relevant skills and experience. The salary range for this role is $300,000 to $320,000, depending on location and qualifications.