Senior Corporate Counsel, Patient Support Services and Diagnostic Testing

Sanofi•Morristown, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced attorney with relevant industry experience to join the Sanofi North America Legal team as Senior Corporate Counsel, Patient Support Services & Diagnostic Testing. This role will provide comprehensive legal support to business colleagues at all levels within the commercial operations for Sanofi's Patient Support Services (PSS) and Diagnostic Testing programs. This role supports both day-to-day operations and long-term strategies, with a focus on securing patient access to Sanofi medicines and supporting Sanofi's product portfolio. The ideal candidate will also have the interest and flexibility to support other parts of the business as needs arise. Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. About Sanofi: We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve lives.

Requirements

JD and a license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction (New Jersey or Massachusetts preferred)
Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, preferably including both law firm and in-house experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry
Experience working in a matrix, international environment
Substantive working knowledge of US Federal and state laws and regulations relating to the pharmaceutical industry, including the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and competition laws
Strong understanding of the US healthcare system, including reimbursement and patient access
Substantive working knowledge of the legal landscape that applies to patient support programs and diagnostic testing
Experience drafting, interpreting and negotiating contracts with third parties, including vendors supporting patient support and diagnostic testing programs
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills with third parties
Ability to provide and effectively communicate sound legal advice coupled with a strong understanding of business needs
Flexibility to manage multiple subject matter issues across diverse areas of the company, taking the initiative to identify appropriate subject matter experts and coordinating overall review
High degree of organizational skill and attention to detail
Comfortable engaging in proactive counseling and thoughtful risk-taking
Ability to be decisive, especially in ambiguous situations
Demonstrated excellence in understanding complex scenarios, proposing solutions that consider business objectives, and communicating issues clearly
Sound judgment and commitment to ethical conduct
Strong interpersonal skills with a solution-oriented approach
Self-motivated, reliable, responsive, and accountable
Ability to manage outside counsel effectively and efficiently
Willingness to adapt job responsibilities and learn new areas as needed, including but not limited to US Market Access and Product Support

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary legal contact for patient support programs and diagnostic testing initiatives, acting as the liaison among business colleagues and all other relevant legal functions (e.g., product support attorneys, market access legal, transversal operations, and compliance)
Draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts required for implementation of patient support programs (including free drug programs, copay programs, reimbursement services) and diagnostic testing programs
Advise business partners on the design, launch, and ongoing operation of patient support and diagnostic testing programs, including copay and patient assistance programs, risk mitigation, and customer interactions
Review external materials for content related to patient support and diagnostic testing programs
Collaborate with colleagues in the US Privacy Office and Ethics & Business Integrity on relevant privacy and compliance workstreams, act as NA Legal Department representative on relevant privacy workstreams, and coordinate implementation of related initiatives
Work with business colleagues to assist them with adherence to Sanofi's policies and understand legislative, enforcement, and regulatory developments that may impact Sanofi's patient support and diagnostic testing programs
Ensure client operations comply with applicable laws and company policies, including the Anti-Kickback Statute and other US healthcare compliance laws
Develop and conduct training for internal teams on compliance and policy development topics
Analyze initiatives, advisory board proposals, and field-based activities for fraud and abuse, FDA, and other regulatory compliance
Engage with commercial partners across functions including sales, medical, regulatory, operations, finance, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacovigilance, and external affairs