Commercial Counsel - San Diego Based

Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine, and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company’s diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington’s disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Formerly Twitter) and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

Addresses a broad array of legal matters to support the Company’s commercial business. Works closely with members of the Commercial Legal Team to support internal business clients to address legal issues across several disciplines. Reviews promotional materials, ensures compliance with laws and regulations, advises clients, and offers all necessary legal support to the business. Drafts and negotiates life sciences arrangements and contracts.

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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Works at the direction of senior attorneys and provides clear and business-savvy legal advice and risk guidance to commercial business partners and key stakeholders focused on the following:

  • Commercial activities including review of promotional materials and resources, marketing concepts, salesforce initiatives and training and industry educational events

  • Legal projects and activities related to commercial products and compliance with specific regulations and legislation (Anti- Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act)

  • Routine counseling on corporate issues, including interactions with business clients on cross-functional projects

• Drafts, negotiates, and advises clients on a broad range of legal and contractual matters to support the Company’s business, including but not limited to vendor services agreements, consulting agreements, license agreements, etc.

• Interacts closely with business clients and third-party contracting parties to understand business requirements and ensure that contractual terms are consistent with the Company’s priorities and policies

• May draft and manage legal template documents and procedures

• May counsel clients on trademarks, trade secrets, advertising law, privacy

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree

• An active license to practice law in any state

• Preferred 4+ years practice as an attorney in a well-regarded law firm and experience with a life sciences company, and/or a reputable, highly rated law firm with a focus on representing life science companies, or a combination of both

• Integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness are core operating principles

• Team player focused on team and organizational success

• Ability to independently identify, analyze and render legal advice on complex issues

• Excellent communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills

• Ability to deliver clear, concise and accurate advice, including the appropriate level of detail and anticipation of follow-up questions

• Ability to build consensus with diverse stakeholders and third parties and form strong, collaborative working relationships with clients

• Ability to meet multiple deadlines