VP, Senior Counsel — IP & FDA Policy

Biotechnology Innovation Organization; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology advocacy organization in Washington, DC seeks a Vice President - Senior Counsel to lead legal matters related to intellectual property and FDA regulations. Responsibilities include developing IP policy initiatives, advising on legal compliance, and generating impactful advocacy materials. The ideal candidate will have a J.D., bar admission, and over 7 years of biopharma-related legal experience. This hybrid position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of biopharma-related legal experience required.
• History of excelling in legal roles across multiple sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of BIO's IP policy initiatives.
• Advise on patent- and FDA-related law and policy.
• Support advocacy efforts on IP- and FDA-related areas.
• Generate high-impact work products such as policy papers.
• Monitor relevant IP and FDA litigation.

Skills

Expertise in IP law

FDA regulatory law understanding

Strong interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Project management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bar admission: DC Bar or eligibility to waive in

Job description

A leading biotechnology advocacy organization in Washington, DC seeks a Vice President - Senior Counsel to lead legal matters related to intellectual property and FDA regulations. Responsibilities include developing IP policy initiatives, advising on legal compliance, and generating impactful advocacy materials. The ideal candidate will have a J.D., bar admission, and over 7 years of biopharma-related legal experience. This hybrid position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams.