Assistant General Counsel, ViiV Healthcare US Legal

ViiV Healthcare

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About The Position

ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company, the only one that is 100% focused on researching and delivering new medicines for people living with HIV or who could benefit from HIV prevention. ViiV is highly mission-driven in our unrelenting commitment to being a trusted partner for all people living with and affected by HIV. We go to extraordinary lengths to deliver the sorts of breakthroughs in treatments, care solutions and communities, that really count. We go beyond the boundaries of medicine by taking a holistic approach to HIV through developing and supporting sustainable community programs and improving access to care. We are fully committed to push through every challenge until HIV/AIDS is eradicated. ViiV has played a significant part in delivering breakthroughs that have turned HIV into a manageable health condition. We are aware of how much is at stake for those affected by HIV and we show up every day 100% committed to patients. As the Assistant General Counsel, ViiV Healthcare US Legal, you will support the success of ViiV Healthcare’s US commercial organization, counseling on a wide range of activities critical to the commercialization of HIV medicines. You will serve as a key legal advisor to senior business leaders, enabling strategic decision-making and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role requires exceptional judgment, strategic thinking, and a strong commitment to delivering pragmatic legal solutions in a dynamic environment. This role will be based out of ViiV's US Headquarters in Durham, NC (RTP Area) & is eligible for a domestic relocation package.

Requirements

• JD, licensed to practice law in at least one US state.
• 8 plus years of experience practicing law, including in-house experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in US healthcare laws and regulations, including anti-kickback compliance and FDA advertising and promotion.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing legal support regarding provider administered medicines or vaccines.
• Proven experience displaying high levels of accountability and independence.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate a matrix organization and influence without direct authority.
• Demonstrated leadership managing a team.
• Experience advising on privacy, digital innovation, and data-driven commercial strategies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor for ViiV Healthcare’s US teams, including marketing, sales, and medical affairs functions.
• Provide counsel on promotional and non-promotional initiatives, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including FDA promotional rules, healthcare fraud and abuse laws, anti-bribery and corruption laws, privacy regulations, and competition laws.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including medical, regulatory, and compliance colleagues, to support the development and execution of commercial strategies.
• Anticipate and advise on changes in the external legal environment to ensure organizational preparedness.
• Lead and develop a team of legal professionals that includes product attorneys and a contracting specialist.
• Continuously improve processes for legal support.
• Partner with Compliance to proactively mitigate identified areas of risk in the US commercial organization.
• Provide clear and actionable guidance to business stakeholders on legal risks and opportunities.
• Help teams navigate a complex and changing external environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program offered by GSK.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Support for diversity and inclusion initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees