Eli Lilly and Company · 10 hours ago
AVP-Assistant General Counsel-Head of Global Pharmaceutical Capabilities Legal
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$267K/yr - $392K/yr
10+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, focused on discovering and delivering life-changing medicines. The AVP-Assistant General Counsel will lead a legal team providing strategic legal support for cross-brand commercialization initiatives and corporate communications, ensuring compliance and managing legal risks across various functions.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead and continue to develop a globally focused pharmaceutical commercial capabilities legal team, responsible for counseling on cross-brand and cross-geography initiatives (including Global Patient Support Programs (PSPs) and other patient initiatives, central marketing operations, legacy brand counseling, and digital enablement projects with promotional implications)
Provide direct legal support and strategic guidance for master brand strategy; brand partnerships (including negotiation, compliance, and risk management); and corporate communications
Collaborate with leaders across Lilly Legal (digital, patent, international, brand, regulatory, litigation, etc.) to deliver integrated legal solutions
Drive the adoption and increased use of technology to enhance legal service delivery and operational efficiency
Build and extend relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influencing strategic direction and aligning legal support with business objectives
Ensure the legal team delivers proactive, business-oriented solutions that enable innovation and growth while managing risk
Anticipate and resolve highly complex legal, technical, and business problems, using advanced critical thinking and industry expertise
Drafting, reviewing, and providing guidance on contracts with brand partners or master brand sponsorship agreements
Reviewing, editing and providing counsel on internal and external communications for compliance with relevant laws, rules, regulations, and internal company policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's and JD degrees and currently admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state
Candidate must be eligible to be admitted to the bar in Indiana under Indiana Admissions Rules
Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience either practicing as a member of a law firm in a relevant area of law or practicing in house at a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company's law department, with demonstrated expertise in market access
Preferred
Demonstrated experience leading global legal teams and providing legal support for cross-brand, cross-geography initiatives
Expertise in product development, marketing, distribution, business insights, analytics, and pharmaceutical commercialization
Proven ability to influence senior executives, manage complex legal issues, and deliver innovative solutions
Previous experience as a global product attorney and/or at a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company preferred
Experience with anti-kickback statute, FDA promotional laws and regulations, competition law, and pricing, reimbursement and access issues as they pertain to the pharmaceutical industry
Commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills with a shown ability to present complex information accurately and concisely to influence others at all levels of management
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrated commitment to expand knowledge and adapt to a changing environment
Proven learning agility
Strong background demonstrating ability to influence people and outcomes
Good judgment and a meticulous level of attention to detail
Benefits
Company bonus
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
Company
Eli Lilly and Company
We're a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.5M2024-02-12Post Ipo Debt· $6.5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Ricks
Chair, CEO
Lucas Montarce
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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