Associate General Counsel, Commercial

Associate General Counsel, Commercial

The Associate General Counsel, Commercial provides legal, regulatory, and compliance support to the commercial organization, with a primary focus on reviewing promotional materials and external communications. The position partners closely with Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Compliance to ensure commercial activities align with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. The role also contributes to guidance, policies, and training that support compliant commercialization of pharmaceutical products.

What Will You Do

Commercial & Promotional Review

• Review and approve promotional and external communications (print, digital, social media, speaker materials) for regulatory and legal compliance.
• Advise on product claims, labeling, advertising, and promotional strategy.
• Participate in cross‑functional promotional review processes to support efficient workflows.
• Support product launches, including review of launch materials, field tools, and training content.

Marketing & Commercial Support

• Partner with commercial teams to develop compliant promotional strategies that support business objectives.
• Advise on sales force activities, speaker programs, advisory boards, and customer engagement models.
• Provide guidance on digital and data‑driven marketing, including use of customer data, analytics, and emerging technologies.
• Support discount, patient support, and co‑pay assistance programs in collaboration with Compliance.

Compliance, Policy & Training

• Collaborate with Compliance on monitoring, audits, investigations, and corrective actions related to commercial activities.
• Draft and maintain policies and procedures related to advertising, promotion, and commercial conduct.
• Develop and deliver training on legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Stay current on regulatory guidance, enforcement trends, and industry best practices.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and external vendors.
• Support claims substantiation strategies and ensure appropriate use of data and references.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to cross‑functional stakeholders.

How Will You Get Here 

Required

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 5–7 years of legal experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry, or relevant law firm experience.
• Strong knowledge of laws and regulations governing pharmaceutical promotion and marketing.
• Experience reviewing promotional materials and managing legal risk in a commercial setting.
• High ethical standards and attention to detail.

Preferred

• In‑house experience supporting commercial or marketing teams.
• Experience with digital and social media compliance.
• Familiarity with promotional review committees and industry codes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

  #GKOSUS #LI-Remote

Generous. Innovative. Leadership-driven. Family-oriented. Socially responsible. 

 

Founded in 1998, Glaukos Corporation is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases.

 

Our mission at Glaukos is to truly transform vision by pioneering novel, dropless therapies that can meaningfully advance the standard of care and improve the lives of patients suffering from chronic, sight-threatening eye diseases. 

 

Innovation is at the core of everything we do, and we are resolute in our commitment to challenge conventional thinking with new treatment alternatives that are supported by real science, robust clinical evidence, and an unrelenting focus on patients. 

 

Our constant pursuit of game-changing technologies that disrupt legacy treatment paradigms is encapsulated in the Glaukos mantra “We’ll Go First,” which articulates our willingness to take chances, our determination to forge new ground, and our commitment to continuous improvement in all that we do.   

 

Our company completed an initial public offering in June of 2015, and our shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GKOS”. Our global headquarters is in Aliso Viejo, California with additional locations in San Clemente, Califor