Senior Counsel, Oncology

About This Role

This Senior Counsel role is responsible for developing legal strategy for AbbVie’s Oncology medicines. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to shape decisions that bring great possibilities to patients ethically and effectively, navigating regulatory complexity, assessing risk, and influencing business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key legal advisor to cross-functional teams within AbbVie’s Oncology business unit, providing proactive counsel on commercial, regulatory, or operational issues
• Give legal advice on topics such as new product/indication launches, patient support models, marketing strategies, promotion, scientific exchange, regulatory submissions and managed healthcare contracting strategies
• Provide substantive advice across departments including Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and others concerning a broad range of legal, regulatory and compliance issues
• Advise on FDA regulations, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, the PhRMA Code, the Sunshine Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and competition law
• Support the development and implementation of legal policies, compliance programs, and training efforts
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to manage risk, resolve disputes, and influence outcomes
• Exhibit knowledge and advise on government-related policy initiatives (e.g., IRA, 340b, PBM reform)
• Influence strategic direction by translating legal, regulatory, and industry shifts into actionable guidance
• Help select and direct work of outside counsel, define project objectives and manage the project

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Currently admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state and meet the professional licensing requirements of the state in which you practice
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience practicing in-house at a pharmaceutical company, practicing as a member of a nationally recognized law firm in a life sciences or healthcare practice, or practicing as an attorney for a government agency, or any combination of the above

Nice to have:

• Background in advising the biopharma, healthcare, or life sciences industry
• Knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical laws and regulations impacting drug registration and promotion to help business clients assess issues in a highly regulated landscape
• Strong business acumen and ability to balance legal risk with enterprise outcomes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal complexity into business clarity
• Experience handling complex matters with a degree of autonomy and cross-functional collaboration

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