Biogen · 3 months ago
Product/Brand Legal Counsel - US
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$221K/yr - $304K/yr
10+ years expBiogen is a mid-sized biotechnology company committed to excellence and innovation. The Product/Brand Legal Counsel will provide strategic legal counsel to support Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Market Access teams, navigating complex healthcare laws and regulations while managing legal risks and ensuring compliance.
BiotechnologyHealth CareNeuroscienceTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day legal advice and risk assessments to in-market product teams
Interpret and apply federal and state laws, such as the FDCA, FCA, Anti-Kickback Statute, and HIPAA/data privacy laws
Advise on interactions with healthcare professionals, payers, patients, and patient advocacy organizations
Review and approve promotional and non-promotional materials through the MLR review process
Counsel on advertising, promotion, social media, and scientific exchange compliance
Support field force initiatives, speaker programs, and patient engagement activities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, ensuring efficient contracting processes
Monitor evolving healthcare laws, offering proactive guidance on emerging risks
Develop and deliver training for business partners on legal and compliance issues
May advise on payer engagement, government price reporting, and patient support services
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in good standing (U.S. jurisdiction required)
Minimum 10 years of legal experience, including at least 7 years in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry or at a law firm focused on healthcare/life sciences
Strong knowledge of the U.S. healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biotech regulatory environment (FDA, OIG, DOJ, FTC)
Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives effectively
Excellent communication, drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Preferred
Experience supporting commercial, medical affairs, and/or market access functions directly
Federal and state data privacy laws expertise
Prior participation in medical regulatory and legal (promotional and non-promotional) committees
Experience with digital health, social media, and emerging technologies in pharma
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Employee Resource Groups participation
Company
Biogen
Biogen is an American biotechnology company that provides therapeutics for neurological, autoimmune, and rare diseases.
Founded in 1978Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
JP Morgan
2023-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1991-09-27IPO
Leadership Team
Robin C. Kramer
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Priya Singhal
Executive Vice President, Head of Development
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