Health Care - General Attorney in Waltham, MA

In-House

Waltham, MA

Health Care - General Attorney in Waltham, MA

Attorney

5-8 yrs required

No

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Senior Director, Legal: Providing Expert Counsel for Ardelyx

Ardelyx, a publicly traded commercial biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a Senior Director of Legal to join their team in Waltham, Massachusetts. With a mission to discover, develop, and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs, Ardelyx has two commercial products approved in the United States and agreements for international development and commercialization. As a key member of the Legal team, the Senior Director will provide proactive and strategic expert counsel on a wide array of legal issues, working closely with internal business partners and potentially taking on a leadership role as the company and department continue to grow.

Responsibilities:

- Partner with the SVP of Legal to assess business needs and mitigate risks
- Draft, review, and negotiate various types of agreements, including trade/distribution, supply, commercial, and corporate
- Collaborate with the Compliance team to ensure healthcare compliance programs reflect applicable laws and regulations
- Liaise with Government Affairs on proposed and enacted laws relating to pricing and market access matters
- Provide proactive and strategic legal advice to cross-functional business partners
- Serve as a mentor and foster professional growth for other Legal team members
- Develop and present training materials on legal issues
- Work independently and collaboratively with other departments

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor (.) from an ABA-accredited law school with 8+ years of relevant experience
- In-depth knowledge of commercial, compliance, and regulatory matters in the pharmaceutical industry
- Experience in contract drafting and negotiating complex agreements in biopharmaceuticals
- Strong understanding of federal and state healthcare laws and regulations, with a preference for market access-related regulations
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment

The Ideal Candidate:

- Passionate about making an impact on patients' lives
- Committed to creating a positive work environment for colleagues
- Demonstrates integrity and sound judgment
- Possesses emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills
- Able to manage differing opinions, ambiguity, and conflict effectively
- Pragmatic and comfortable with appropriate risk-taking
- Confident in a highly regulated, public company environment
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Willing to be hands-on and learn about the company, its industry, and products

Work Environment:

- Hybrid corporate office and remote-based position
- Boston area preferred

Salary Information:

- Annualized base pay range: $266,000 - $326,000
- Actual base pay determined by relevant experience, training, qualifications, and internal equity
- May also include annual bonus target and equity awards

Benefits:

- 401(k) plan with generous employer match
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Up to 12 weeks of living organ and bone marrow leave
- Equity incentive plans
- Health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision)
- Life insurance and disability
- Flexible time off
- Annual Winter Holiday shut down
- At least 11 paid holidays

Ardelyx is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Join the team at Ardelyx and make a difference in the lives of patients while growing professionally in a dynamic and collaborative environment.