Biogen

Senior Commercial Counsel

$261KFull-time · Cambridge, MA
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Senior · 12+ yrs exp

Requirements

Education: Doctorate

Experience: 12+ years

Skills & tools

Patient CareAdvocacySocial MediaCommunicationsManagementRecruiting

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Health, dental & visionWellness & perksPaid time offFamily / parental leave401(k) / retirementEquity / stockTuition / education
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What You'll Do: Provide day-to-day legal advice and risk assessments to in-market product teams. Interpret and apply federal and state laws, such as the FDCA, FCA, Anti-Kickback Statute, and HIPAA/data privacy laws.

Advise on interactions with healthcare professionals, payers, patients, and patient advocacy organizations. Review and approve promotional and non-promotional materials through the MLR review process.

Counsel on advertising, promotion, social media, and scientific exchange compliance. Support field force initiatives, speaker programs, and patient engagement activities.

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, ensuring efficient contracting processes. Monitor evolving healthcare laws, offering proactive guidance on emerging risks.

Develop and deliver training for business partners on legal and compliance issues. May advise on payer engagement, government price reporting, and patient support services.

Who You Are: You are a business-minded attorney with a strong foundation in U.S. healthcare and pharmaceutical law. Your strategic mindset and ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice set you apart.

You excel at balancing legal risks with business objectives and have exceptional communication and negotiation skills. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and compliance.

Required Skills: Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in good standing (U.S. jurisdiction required). Minimum 12 years of legal experience, including at least 7 years in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry or at a law firm focused on healthcare/life sciences.

Strong knowledge of the U.S. healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biotech regulatory environment (FDA, OIG, DOJ, FTC). Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives effectively.

Excellent communication, drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Preferred Skills: Experience supporting commercial and medical affairs. Federal and state data privacy laws expertise Prior participation in medical regulatory and legal (promotional and non-promotional) committees.

Experience with digital health, social media, and emerging technologies in pharma. Job Level: Management Additional Information The base compensation range for this role is: $261,000.00-$359,000.00 Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

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