Merck

Director, Legal - U.S. Commercial and Compliance Legal

$191KFull-time · North Wales, PA
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Mid-level · 4+ yrs exp

Requirements

Experience: 4+ years

Skills & tools

Customer ServiceTeam LeadershipSecurityManagementLegal ResearchLitigationRegulatory Compliance
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Full job description

We partner with the business to ensure we maintain our company’s values and high ethical standards, comply with the law, protect our people, and enhance our reputation. We strive to foster an environment that is inspiring and supportive.

The position provides legal support to the Human Health Division, with a focus on counseling clients in the areas of commercial contracting and fraud and abuse risks. The position also provides legal support to the Compliance department on various matters. The role provides legal counseling services that are consistent with law and Company policies, furthering business objectives while appropriately balancing legal requirements and risks.

Specific areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

  • Supervising activities and managing relationships with outside counsel
  • Graduate of an accredited U.S. law school; admission to the Bar of Pennsylvania or another state
  • Member in good standing of a Bar of at least one state or the District of Columbia
  • At least 4 years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate setting
  • The candidate should have excellent teamwork, communication, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Experience in product liability or enforcement litigation and business counseling is a plus.
  • Knowledge of the laws applicable to the pharmaceutical industry, including experience with pharmaceutical company patient support programs, is preferred.
  • Experience in managing a significant workload, with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to be proactive, take initiative, and manage a portfolio of issues.

Required Skills: Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Business Partnerships, Cite Checking, Confidentiality, Customer Service Leadership, Data Security Management, Ethical Standards, Ethics, Exercises Judgment, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Legal Research, Legal Strategies, Multilingualism, Negotiation, Pharmaceutical Guidelines, Pharmaceutical Law, Pharmaceutical Management, Procurement, Products Liability Litigation, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Issues, Reimbursement, Strategic Procurement, Taking Initiative {+ 1 more}

Job Posting End Date: 07/31/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

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