Health Care - General Attorney in North Chicago, IL

In-House

North Chicago, IL

Health Care - General Attorney in North Chicago, IL

Attorney

10-15 yrs required

No

Job Title: Associate General Counsel, R&D Innovation Legal (Immunology)

Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and provide strategic counsel to senior leaders within the R&D and corporate strategy organizations on legal and regulatory issues impacting pipeline development, government agency engagement, and product innovation. The matters assigned have significant impact on the company overall.
- Serve as an embedded member within the Immunology therapeutic area to contribute as a key member of disease area strategy teams responsible for long-term R&D and innovation strategies. The focus is on pipeline development and FDA and IRA considerations when assessing strategic approaches, rather than FDA advertising and promotional considerations.
- Educate other legal departments and business stakeholders on emerging laws, regulations, and industry trends impacting the company’s pipeline and R&D.
- Proactively identify highly complex legal issues related to assigned matters, develop creative and alternative solutions, and implement resolutions.
- Adopt a business-oriented and creative approach to problem-solving.
- Identify unmet needs and future legal issues and proactively propose strategies to optimize outcomes and results for the company.
- Advise senior leadership and is recognized by these clients as both an expert in the substantive area and relied upon for individual advice.
- Report to the Vice President of the R&D Innovation and Global Alliances Legal team at the company.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctorate and currently admitted to the bar in at least one . state.
- Minimum of 10+ years (15+ preferred) of relevant experience practicing in-house at a pharmaceutical company, as a member of a nationally recognized law firm in a life sciences practice, or as an attorney for a government agency, or any combination of the above.
- Previous experience working as in-house counsel at a large pharmaceutical company is preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical laws and regulations impacting drug development, rather than promotional considerations, to help business clients assess issues in a highly regulated landscape.
- Must possess excellent executive presentation skills and be comfortable presenting complicated information accurately and concisely to senior leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams collaboratively.
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment while handling multiple priorities.
- Expected to be in the office three days a week.

Salary Information:
- The compensation range for this position is $177,000 - $336,000. The actual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including geographic location, and the company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.
- The role offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- The job is eligible to participate in short-term and long-term incentive programs.
- Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving the community. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.