Associate General Counsel, Commercial

Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. Crinetics is known for its inclusive workplace culture. We are also a dog-friendly workplace. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully-integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others.

Position Summary:

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is seeking to hire an Associate General Counsel for its commercial team. The Associate General Counsel will provide strategic legal guidance on all aspects of the company’s first commercial product launch including supporting marketing, sales, pricing, reimbursement, market access, and government programs. This role requires deep expertise in pharmaceutical industry regulations and healthcare laws. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting U.S. and global pricing, payer engagement, reimbursement strategies, and commercialization activities.  

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

These may include but are not limited to:

• Commercial & Product Launch Support:

  • Provide legal advice and guidance on all aspects of our commercial activities, including product launches, promotional materials, medical education programs, advisory boards, speaker bureaus, research grants, patient assistance programs, patient advocacy groups, foundation grants, donations, sponsorships, charitable contributions, corporate giving, community outreach, and other similar activities.

  • Provide legal guidance on go-to-market strategies, including distribution models, payer coverage, and pricing frameworks.

  • Support the review and approval of promotional materials, marketing campaigns, and patient engagement programs to ensure regulatory compliance.

  • Advise on interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs), patient advocacy groups, and payer organizations, including speaker programs, advisory boards, and medical education initiatives.

  • Ensure compliance with all laws and industry guidelines on advertising, promotion, and product labeling.

• Sales, Marketing & Compliance:

  • Counsel on sales team training, incentive compensation programs, and risk mitigation strategies.

  • Provide legal support for field-based teams, including sales, reimbursement, and market access personnel.

  • Advise on compliance with False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and state/federal transparency laws (e.g., Open Payments/Sunshine Act).

  • Support medical communications, disease awareness campaigns, and digital marketing initiatives.

  • Support internal investigations and audits related to commercial compliance matters.

• Corporate & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Train internal stakeholders on pricing, reimbursement, and commercial compliance issues.

  • Monitor regulatory changes and enforcement trends in pharmaceutical commercialization.

  • Manage external counsel as needed to support government pricing, reimbursement compliance, and litigation matters.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product development, lifecycle management, and post-marketing support of pharmaceutical products.

  • Provide training and educational sessions for internal stakeholders on various legal topics related to the commercialization of medicines.

  • Maintain knowledge of applicable law, regulation, and industry best practices related to commercializing pharmaceutical products.

  • Stay abreast of developments in areas of focus and maintain appropriate documentation of same.

  • Monitor regulatory changes and modifications to legal and regulatory requirements.

  • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and controls to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.  

• Pricing, Market Access & Reimbursement Support:

  • Provide legal guidance on pricing strategies, contracting, and compliance with government price reporting requirements, including Medicaid and Medicare, 340B Drug Pricing Program, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA