Senior Counsel, Oncology
The Senior Counsel, Global Commercial Legal - Oncology at AbbVie is a pivotal role within the company's Oncology business unit. This position involves providing strategic legal guidance to cross-functional teams, ensuring that AbbVie's oncology medicines are developed and marketed in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role is based at AbbVie's U.S. commercial headquarters in Mettawa, Illinois, or Florham Park, New Jersey, offering a hybrid work model with on-site presence required three or more days per week.
In this capacity, the Senior Counsel will serve as a key legal advisor, offering proactive counsel on various commercial, regulatory, and operational matters. Responsibilities include advising on new product and indication launches, patient support models, marketing strategies, promotions, scientific exchanges, regulatory submissions, and managed healthcare contracting strategies. The role also entails providing guidance on a broad range of legal, regulatory, and compliance issues, such as 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, collaborating with internal and external partners to manage risk, resolve disputes, and influence outcomes. The position also involves advising on government-related policy initiatives, including the Inflation Reduction Act, 340B, and PBM reform, and influencing strategic direction by translating legal, regulatory, and industry shifts into actionable guidance. The Senior Counsel will also help select and direct the work of outside counsel, define project objectives, and manage projects.
Candidates for this role 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 five years of relevant experience is required, which can include practicing in-house at a pharmaceutical company, as a member of a nationally recognized law firm in a life sciences or healthcare practice, or as an attorney for a government agency. Preferred qualifications include a background in advising the biopharma, healthcare, or life sciences industry, knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical laws and regulations impacting drug registration and promotion, strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk with enterprise outcomes, and strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate 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 with the ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities, are also preferred.
Compensation for this role ranges from $160,500 to $305,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. AbbVie offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan. The company also provides long-term incentive programs.
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to delivering innovative medicines and solutions that address serious health issues. The company strives to make a significant impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas, including immunology, oncology, and neuroscience, as well as products and services in its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. AbbVie fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, offering opportunities for professional growth and development. Employees are encouraged to contribute to the company's mission of improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare solutions.