Brand Counsel

Mavericks Wanted

When was the last time you achieved the impossible? If that thought feels overwhelming, you might want to pause here, but if it sparks excitement...read on
 
In 2015, we pioneered a “moneyball for biotech” approach, pooling projects and promising early-stage research from academia together under one financial umbrella to reduce risk and unleash innovation. This model allows science and small teams of experts to lead the way. We build bridges to groundbreaking advancements in rare disease, and develop life-changing medicines for patients with unmet needs as fast as humanly possible. 
 
Together we define white space, push boundaries and empower people to solve problems. If you're someone who defies convention, join us and work alongside some of the most respected minds in the industry. Together, we'll ask "why not?" and help reengineer the future of biopharma.

What You'll Do

We are seeking an experienced pharma/biotech brand attorney to act as a strategic partner to cross-functional brand teams, helping translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance that enables compliant commercialization.

This role will provide practical, business-oriented legal and compliance guidance across mainly Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Patient Advocacy activities, with a focus on appropriate interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs), patients, payers, and consumers. The attorney will serve as an active member of the company’s material review committee and will help enable compliant, effective execution of commercial strategy while mitigating legal and reputational risk. The role reports to the VP, Associate General Counsel, Commercial Legal & Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to Sales, Marketing, Market Access/Payer, Medical Affairs, and Patient Advocacy teams on healthcare regulatory, compliance, and other legal matters
• Serve as a strategic partner and advisor to cross-functional teams on the design and execution of  engagements with HCPs, HCOs, patients, patient organizations, payers, and consumers, including promotion, scientific exchange, services arrangements, sponsorships, grants, donations, and educational activities
• Participate as a core member of the Material Review Committee (MLR)
• Review third-party relationships and related contracts in partnership with business functions
• Provide counsel on healthcare compliance topics including Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and fraud and abuse considerations, and help identify/mitigate compliance risks

Where You'll Work

This a hybrid role that will require monthly or more frequent visits as needed to our San Francisco Office. Candidates located on the West Coast are preferred.

Who You Are

• J.D. degree from a nationally recognized law school
• Admitted to practice law in the U.S.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• 5+ years of experience supporting and advising brand and other teams in commercializing innovative pharmaceutical or biotech products, either at a law firm or company
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a variety of contacts, including outside attorneys, senior management, and business associates
• Experience launching a pharmaceutical product is preferred
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and provide clear, actionable guidance in time-sensitive situations
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset

Rewarding Those Who Make the Mission Possible

We have high expectations for our team members. We make sure those working hard for patients are rewarded and cared for in return. 

Financial Benefits:

• Market leading compensation 
• 401K with 100% employer match on first 3% & 50% on the next 2%
• Employee stock purchase program
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Referral program with $2,500 award for hired referrals

Health & Wellbeing:

• Comprehensive health care with 100% premiums covered - no cost to you and dependents
• Mental health support via Spring Health (6 therapy sessions & 6 coaching sessions)
• Hybrid work model - employees have the autonomy in where and how they do their work 
• Unlimited flexible paid time off - take the time that you need
• Paid parental leave - 4 months for birthing parents & 2 months for non-birthing parents
• Flex spending accounts & company-provided group term life & disability 
• Subsidized lunch via Forkable on days worked from our office

Skill Development & Career Paths:

• People are part of our growth and success story - from discovery to active drug trials and FDA pipelines, there are endless opportunities for skill development and internal mobility
• We provide career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, Spring Health & BetterUp Coaching
• We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities

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