AGC, Global Commercial Legal - U.S. Market Access and Pricing
AbbVie, a global biopharmaceutical company, is seeking an Associate General Counsel (AGC) for its Global Commercial Legal team, focusing on U.S. Market Access and Pricing. This role is based in North Chicago, IL, and reports to the Senior Associate General Counsel, Global Commercial Legal - U.S. Market Access and Pricing. The AGC will be responsible for developing legal strategies and providing support to the Market Access organization, with a substantial emphasis on payor and trade strategies.
In this position, the AGC will serve as business counsel for the Market Access function, addressing legal, regulatory, and compliance issues related to payor and trade access and contracting strategies. The role involves advising on matters such as the Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and competition law, as well as industry guidance, including OIG advisory opinions. Additionally, the AGC will provide strategic legal counsel to senior management on product pricing and access matters and will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and negotiating complex government, payor, and trade agreements.
Candidates should possess a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be in good standing with the state bar of the jurisdiction where the office is located, or have the ability to gain licensure in that state. A minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience is required, with previous pharmaceutical experience preferred. Applicants should have knowledge of commercial payor and trade contracting and the emerging legal and regulatory landscape. Strong communication skills and the ability to handle high-visibility, high-impact projects are essential. The role also demands the capacity to independently identify practical legal solutions to complex and dynamic challenges and to work effectively in high-pressure, matrixed environments.
The compensation for this role ranges from $182,000 to $346,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. AbbVie offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave), medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan to eligible employees. The position is eligible to participate in AbbVie's short-term incentive programs.
AbbVie is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and offers opportunities for professional growth and development. Joining AbbVie means becoming part of a global team dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives.