Commercial Counsel

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

Teva is seeking an Attorney to join our team of brand attorneys supporting its innovative medicines and biosimilar portfolio in North America within the therapeutic areas of Neuroscience, Respiratory and Oncology.  The position provides counseling on applicable laws and regulations impacting the commercialization of our innovative medicines and biosimilars, including, but not limited to FDA advertising law and related guidance, anti-kickback and bribery issues, federal and state transparency and privacy laws, antitrust and regulatory policy.  The person in this role shall be responsible for providing legal counsel to the various departments of Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. including but not limited to Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Compliance, Regulatory and Procurement.  The attorney will collaborate with other attorneys in our International Legal, Intellectual Property and Litigation teams as well as other legal functions.

 

How you’ll spend your day

This position is based in Parsippany, New Jersey.

 

• Will be responsible for primarily advising clients in the US Marketing, Sales and Medical Affairs departments within the assigned products/therapeutic areas on all related strategy and tactics and related training on such issues as disease awareness and marketing campaigns, patient support programs, specialty pharmacy interactions, digital tools, patient education and Market Access interactions.  In advising on these issues, the attorney will consider relevant risks and analysis under applicable laws and regulations governing the pharmaceutical industry.   
• Participation in the Promotion and Advertising Review Committees for assigned branded products.
• Draft, review and revise a broad range of standard and non-standard commercial agreements associated within the assigned product/therapeutic areas within the North America business, including agreements with healthcare professionals and providers, vendors, licensors, consultants and speakers as well as other types of agreements supporting the business.
• Participate in brand leadership committees and the strategic planning process in the development of department business plans within the assigned product/therapeutic areas.
• Will be expected to anticipate and proactively identify legal issues that could affect Teva as a whole and advise clients on how to resolve these issues.   
• Will work on cross functional teams and also work with other attorneys in the Law Department to provide comprehensive advice to clients.   

Your experience and qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctorate Degree from a nationally accredited school
• A minimum of 10 years in a law firm and/or in-house legal department with legal experience
• A minimum of 4 years advising pharmaceutical manufacturers or healthcare providers with respect to commercial regulatory issues.  Prior in-house experience preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act and U.S. privacy laws.
• Admission to the New Jersey state bar and in good standing or an active license to practice law in at least one US state, with ability to secure limited in-house counsel license from State of New Jersey within 90 days.
• Candidate must also have excellent interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, qualifies as a self-starter and the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Candidate must have excellent judgment as well as the knowledge and ability to involve others that may possess the needed expertise to address issues as required

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day. We also offer Disability and Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 13 paid Holidays, 6% match on the 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Tuition Assistance.

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