Director, Legal – US Commercial

Incyte Corporation • Chadds Ford Township, PA

9h

About The Position

A global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to Solve On, Incyte follows science to find solutions for patients with unmet medical needs. Through the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics, Incyte has established a portfolio of first-in-class medicines for patients and a strong pipeline of products in Hematology, Oncology and Inflammation and Autoimmunity
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Incyte has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
The Director, Corporate Counsel – U.S. Commercial is responsible for providing regulatory, contracting and general legal support to the U.S. Commercial business unit to support the commercialization of Incyte’s portfolio of approved drugs.

Requirements

• J.D. degree as well as active membership in good standing in at least one United States state bar. Ability to obtain admission to Pennsylvania bar.
• At least 5+ years of legal experience working as in-house counsel or in the life sciences practice group of a law firm, with at least 2 years in-house legal experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Solid working knowledge of pharmaceutical commercialization planning and the various statutes, regulations, and guidance applicable to these activities (e.g., the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, regulations and guidance documents; the federal and state anti-kickback statutes, regulations and OIG guidance documents and opinions; the Federal False Claims Act; the Prescription Drug Marketing Act and regulations; HIPAA and other privacy laws ; and ACCME policies and guidelines).
• Good general working knowledge of liability issues and contract preparation and negotiation.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to communicate concisely with clients, to integrate legal and business knowledge and to provide balanced advice regarding risks.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to flourish in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting pharmaceutical advertising, promotion, and labeling issues is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the company's business, its people, products, markets, facilities, customers and competitors and utilize that knowledge to counsel internal clients.
• Establish a rapport and a partnership with business leaders to build trust and drive proactive use of in-house legal counsel.
• Provide strategic counsel as well as day-to-day legal advice on a wide range of activities and programs related to commercialization, including: Review promotional and educational materials involving the Company’s products via the Medical, Legal, Regulatory (MLR) process. Review communication and brand planning, including non-promotional communications. Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts including, but not limited to: Master Services Agreements, consulting agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
• Identify and communicate risks associated with day-to-day operational business activities; train business partners on relevant legal issues.
• Partner with business leaders to proactively apply legal and regulatory framework to business activity by understanding business goals and developing alternative solutions to assist in the achievement of successful outcomes.
• Operate as an active member of legal and commercial teams, serving as the legal representative on cross-functional initiatives and projects as needed and assigned.
• Develop and maintain legal expertise on relevant enforcement and litigation trends for Incyte business practices and recommend corporate best practices accordingly.
• Demonstrate leadership by contributing to Legal Department efforts to improve the efficiency of its operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director