Senior Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal

AbbVie Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc., in the United States, is seeking a Senior Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal, to lead federal and state policy initiatives that support access to AbbVie products. You will craft comprehensive legal strategies and engage external stakeholders to shape policy and messaging.

You will collaborate with Legal, Government Affairs, OEC, and business partners to align strategic initiatives and advise on regulations including FDA, Medicare/Medicaid, 340B, and the Inflation Reduction Act.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and license to practice law in a U.S. state.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant legal experience; 8+ preferred.
• Experience in legislative or regulatory policy in healthcare/pharma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive legal strategies for federal and state policy initiatives to support AbbVie product access in the U.S.
• Engage in external policy shaping and messaging strategy.
• Collaborate with Government Affairs, OEC, and business teams to inform strategic initiatives.
• Advise on key laws and regulations (e.g., FDA, Medicare/Medicaid, 340B, IRAs).
• Direct outside counsel and manage project objectives in cross-functional settings.
• Ensure compliance with AbbVie policies and Code of Conduct.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal analysis

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.

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