Senior Counsel, Oncology
The Senior Counsel, Oncology at AbbVie is a pivotal role within the Global Commercial Legal team, focusing on developing and executing legal strategies for AbbVie's oncology medicines. This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure ethical and effective decision-making that benefits patients. The role offers an opportunity to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, assess risks, and influence business outcomes, fostering long-term career growth.
Key responsibilities include serving as a primary legal advisor to AbbVie's Oncology business unit, providing proactive counsel on commercial, regulatory, and operational issues. This encompasses areas such as new product and indication launches, patient support models, marketing strategies, promotions, scientific exchanges, regulatory submissions, and managed healthcare contracting strategies. The role also involves advising departments like Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs on a broad spectrum of legal, regulatory, and compliance matters, including FDA regulations, the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, the PhRMA Code, the Sunshine Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and competition law. Additionally, the Senior Counsel will support the development and implementation of legal policies, compliance programs, and training efforts, collaborate with internal and external partners to manage risks, resolve disputes, and influence outcomes, and provide guidance on government-related policy initiatives such as the Inflation Reduction Act, 340B, and PBM reform. The position reports to a Senior Associate General Counsel, Oncology Lead.
Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and be admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state, meeting the professional licensing requirements of the state in which they practice. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required, which can include in-house practice at a pharmaceutical company, work at a nationally recognized law firm in a life sciences or healthcare practice, or experience as an attorney for a government agency. Preferred qualifications include a background in advising the biopharma, healthcare, or life sciences industry, knowledge of pharmaceutical laws and regulations impacting drug registration and promotion, strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk with enterprise outcomes, and excellent written and verbal communication skills capable of translating legal complexity into business clarity. Experience handling complex matters with a degree of autonomy and cross-functional collaboration, as well as strong organizational and time management skills, are also preferred. The position is based at AbbVie's U.S. commercial headquarters in Mettawa, Illinois, or Florham Park, New Jersey, with a hybrid work model requiring on-site presence 3 or more days per week.
The compensation range for this role is between $160,500 and $305,000 annually. 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. This position is also eligible to participate in AbbVie's long-term incentive programs.
AbbVie is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves to work. The company offers opportunities for professional development and career advancement, supporting employees in achieving their long-term career goals. AbbVie's mission to deliver innovative medicines and solutions that address serious health issues provides a meaningful and impactful work environment.