Senior Director, Compliance Counsel

Larson Maddox; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking a strategic Compliance Leader to guide the company’s regulatory program in the pharmaceutical sector. You will partner with Legal, Commercial, Medical Affairs, and other functions to build scalable policies, training, and monitoring programs that drive ethical compliance across the organization.

The role requires a Juris Doctor and active bar membership, 10+ years in pharma compliance, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders while mitigating risk within a

Qualifications

• JD and active bar membership
• 10+ years of compliance, legal, or regulatory experience in pharma/biotech/medical device
• Strong understanding of healthcare compliance regulations, including fraud and abuse laws
• Experience supporting commercial organizations and building or scaling compliance programs
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic compliance leader and trusted advisor to commercial and cross-functional business stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and enhance compliance policies, procedures, and training programs across the organization.
• Provide guidance on healthcare laws and regulations, including interactions with healthcare professionals and commercial activities.
• Lead compliance monitoring, risk assessments, investigations, and corrective action initiatives.
• Partner with Legal, Commercial, Medical Affairs, and other functions to foster a culture of ethics and compliance.

Skills

Legal & Regulatory Expertise

Healthcare Compliance

Strategic Advising

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Policy Development

Training & Education

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a growing specialty pharmaceutical organization focused on delivering high-quality therapies that improve patient outcomes. With a strong commercial footprint and an expanding portfolio, the company is investing in compliance infrastructure to support continued growth and operational excellence. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly collaborative legal and compliance team and play a key role in shaping the compliance function across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic compliance leader and trusted advisor to commercial and cross-functional business stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and enhance compliance policies, procedures, and training programs across the organization.
• Provide guidance on healthcare laws and regulations, including interactions with healthcare professionals and commercial activities.
• Lead compliance monitoring, risk assessments, investigations, and corrective action initiatives.
• Partner closely with Legal, Commercial, Medical Affairs, and other business functions to foster a culture of ethics and compliance.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership
• 10+ years of compliance, legal, or regulatory experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry.
• Strong understanding of healthcare compliance regulations, including fraud and abuse laws.
• Experience supporting commercial organizations and building or scaling compliance programs.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Background supporting product launches, commercial growth initiatives, or expanding compliance programs.
• Experience developing and delivering compliance training across sales and commercial teams.
• Familiarity with monitoring, auditing, and compliance risk management practices.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Proven track record of influencing business partners while balancing risk and business objectives.