Senior Counsel

Do you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work? Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases. Lundbeck employees are inspired and driven by our purpose to advance brain health and transform lives. Join us on our journey of growth!

 

SUMMARY:

 

The Senior Counsel position is responsible for handling a variety of substantive legal issues, providing legal, regulatory and compliance counsel to Lundbeck’s US rapidly growing business units and senior management.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

• Supports marketed pharmaceutical products and products in development by providing substantive advice to US operations, including Marketing, Medical Affairs and Regulatory Affairs departments, concerning a broad range of business, legal, regulatory and compliance issues, including FDA regulations, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, the PhRMA Code, the Sunshine Act, privacy and data security laws and regulations, and competition law, in connection with product labeling, promotional and non-promotional activities, marketing strategies, sales activities and compensation, pharmacovigilance and medical information and interactions with healthcare professionals.
• Reviews marketing and other external materials for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
• Collaboratively evaluates and resolves legal and strategic issues working on cross-functional projects and communicates solutions verbally and in writing to management and senior management.
• Effectively communicates legal issues and risks to internal and external stakeholders regarding Lundbeck’s business and supported areas.
• Internally supports key stakeholders; keeping abreast of changes in laws that affect client areas.
• Advises internal teams on co-promotion arrangement and liaises with co-promotion partner contacts as needed.
• Prepares, reviews and negotiates commercial agreements, vendor agreements, service agreements, consulting agreements, corporate agreements, confidentiality agreements and certain medical affairs agreements.
• Serves as legal representative on various business and operational committees.
• Provides guidance and direction to paralegal team responsible for day to day contracting.
• Resolves legal issues using negotiation skills and legal expertise.
• Serves as a resource to colleagues regarding specific areas of knowledge and fosters collaborative working environment.
• Steps into advisory role in selective situations and assumes responsibility as need arises.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:

 

• JD Degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Admission to the Bar in Illinois or willing to be admitted to the Illinois Bar
• 4+ years of experience as an attorney/counsel, with at least 2 years in a Law firm
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including strong business communications and contract drafting skills
• Ability to translate legal principles to management and other line function personnel
• Ability to meet deadlines on multiple projects as well as the ability to converse effectively with all levels of colleagues and employees

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

 

• Previous experience counselling clients within the pharmaceutical, medical device or biotech industries
• Familiarity with FDA drug and biologic law, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, the PhRMA Code, the Sunshine Act, privacy and data security laws and regulations, competition law and US pharmaceutical compliance program requirements
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating operational contracts
• Litigation experience
• Market Access experience
• Experience supporting Commercial Business
• Experience working in or advising on co-promotion arrangements
• Advertising and Promotional Review experience

 

TRAVEL

 

• Willingness/Ability to travel up t