Senior Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal

AbbVie Inc.; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in Florham Park, NJ, seeks a Senior Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal, to lead federal and state policy initiatives to support access for AbbVie products in the U.S. You will guide external engagements and messaging with Legal, Government Affairs, and OEC teams.

Ideal candidates hold a J.D. and a U.S. license with 5+ years in healthcare policy; 8+ years preferred. Strong cross-functional collaboration and policy strategy skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• J.D. with license to practice law in a U.S. state.
• Minimum 5+ years (8+ years preferred) of relevant experience in law, government, trade association, or in-house.
• Experience focused on legislative and/or regulatory policy issues in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement federal and state policy initiatives to support AbbVie's product access.
• Provide clear legal advice to Government Affairs and business clients on policy, laws, and regulations.
• Coordinate with Legal, Government Affairs, OEC and business leaders on strategic policy messaging.
• Direct work of outside counsel; define objectives and manage projects.
• Work cross-functionally to align solutions with laws, procedures, and AbbVie Code of Conduct.
• Monitor regulatory developments, advise on compliance and risk implications.

Skills

Policy strategy

Regulatory experience

Legal advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D.

Job description

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Senior Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal, will be responsible for executing comprehensive legal strategies to build and implement federal and state policy initiatives to support access for AbbVie products in the U.S. This role will focus on key external engagements for active policy shaping and external messaging strategy.

In addition, this role will participate in cross-functional engagements with related Legal, Government Affairs, Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC), and/or business counterparts as needed to inform strategic initiatives or build cohesive AbbVie strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Comply with applicable AbbVie policies and procedures.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of AbbVie’s business, company imperatives, and keep abreast of changes in laws and government policies that affect client areas.
• Provide clear advice to Government Affairs and business clients on key federal and state laws, regulations, and policies, including the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare and Medicaid laws, the Affordable Care Act, 340B, FDA regulations, OIG guidance, and others.
• Work with legal department managers to resolve complex legal matters efficiently, and advise legal department managers of project developments in a timely manner.
• Help direct the work of outside counsel, define project objectives, manage projects.
• Work cross-functionally and find solutions for business clients consistent with the law, policies/procedures, and AbbVie’s Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• J.D., with license to practice law in a U.S. state.
• Minimum 5+ years (8+ years preferred) of relevant experience practicing law, preferably in a law firm, the government, a trade association, and/or in house.
• Preferred experience practicing law focused on legislative and/or regulatory policy issues in a healthcare, pharmaceutical, or related industry.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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