Vice President, Commercial & Corporate Counsel

Dyne Therapeutics•Waltham, MA

6h•$296,000 - $355,000•Onsite

About The Position

Dyne Therapeutics is focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. We are developing therapeutics that target muscle and the central nervous system (CNS) to address the root cause of disease. The company is advancing clinical programs for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and Pompe disease. At Dyne, we are on a mission to deliver functional improvement for individuals, families and communities. Learn more https://www.dyne-tx.com/, and follow us on X, LinkedIn and Facebook. In this role, the VP, Commercial & Corporate Counsel serves as counsel to the commercial organization and leads the corporate, contracts, and employment functions of the legal department. The VP, Commercial & Corporate Counsel provides legal guidance on a wide range of commercialization issues as Dyne scales and prepares for the anticipated launches of its first therapies. These topics include advertising and promotion, compliance with FDA regulations, health care fraud and abuse laws, Value & Access matters, patient support programs, data privacy, and various federal and state laws governing the pharmaceutical industry. The VP, Commercial & Corporate Counsel also leads and manages corporate governance and public filing matters, contracting, and employment matters. This role is based in Waltham, MA

Requirements

JD from an accredited Law School; licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
15+ years of global commercial and health care law ideally within a commercial stage global biotechnology company and a top-tier law firm
Deep expertise in FDA regulations, U.S. health care laws, and federal health care programs; rare disease; product launches; familiarity with ex-U.S. frameworks.
Strong understanding of PhRMA Code, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, data privacy & security, and transparency laws.
Demonstrated content review committee experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience advising on securities regulation, including securities law reporting, compliance and disclosure issues, shareholder meeting matters, stock exchange listing requirements, corporate governance, board matters, and executive and equity compensation
Experience leading corporate transactions
Proven success advising cross-functional teams (Commercial, Finance, Medical, Human Resources) on complex, time-sensitive matters.
Skilled at balancing strategic legal guidance with practical business judgment in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Exceptional communication, analytical, and project management skills with attention to detail and execution excellence.
Collaborative leadership style and enterprise mindset that reinforces organizational culture and values.
Experience thriving in a small, rapidly growing biotech or start-up environment with a solutions-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

Serve as counsel for Dyne’s commercial organization.
Advise on global pricing, value & access strategies, contracting, trade and distribution matters, and patient access programs.
Assess legal risk related to federal and state laws including the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, FDA promotional regulations, antitrust, privacy, and pricing transparency laws. Propose practical, compliant solutions aligned with business strategies.
Lead and manage the corporate, contracting, and employment legal functions for Dyne including:
Oversee and lead the drafting, review, and filing of SEC disclosures, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements. Ensure compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Regulation FD, and relevant stock exchange rules. Support insider trading policy administration and public disclosure processes.
Oversee and lead legal support for Board of Directors and committee meetings; oversee management of governance documents and corporate records; oversee legal aspects of the annual stockholder meeting and proxy development; advise on governance best practices.
Advise on corporate transactions including partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, and financings.
Provide mentorship and leadership to members of the Legal team.
Serve as a proactive and collaborative partner with key functions including Commercial, Finance, Medical and Human Resources.
Represent Legal on cross-functional project and governance teams to support launch readiness and commercial objectives.
Support the Head of Legal and help mature Dyne’s commercial, corporate, contracting and employment capabilities
Identify opportunities for process improvement and proactive legal risk management.