Legal Senior Counsel

Legal Senior Counsel, North America Commercial & Development Legal Group (Hybrid) Why Join Us? Vertex is a transformative biotechnology company that creates new possibilities in medicine to transform diseases and improve people’s lives. We are seeking a solutions-oriented healthcare attorney to provide proactive strategic and tactical legal support to our business. The company currently has four drugs on the market that treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis and one drug for sickle-cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia. Vertex has also developed a deep pipeline, investing billions of dollars into R&D over the past two decades. As Legal Senior Counsel, you’ll be part of Vertex’s highly respected Legal and Compliance Department at the company's world headquarters in Boston, MA. The Department is committed to a trusting and collaborative culture where we value growth and development. We engage proactively with our business colleagues to truly understand them and deliver results for our company and for patients. Job Summary The person in this role will provide expert advice and counseling to Vertex’s North American business on a broad array of strategic and tactical projects within a highly regulated environment. This position will report to the Executive Director & Head Therapeutics Counsel and will be responsible for providing legal support to business partners in various departments across the organization. Key Responsibilities Provide Advice and Counsel to Business Partners Advise business partners on various Commercial, Medical, Healthcare Economic, and Pipeline initiatives in a way that advances the company’s strategy while addressing legal risks and protecting the company’s integrity and reputation. Provide legal advice and counsel on advertising and promotion strategies and activities, including: the use of social media; dissemination of scientific information; product development and labeling; pharmacovigilance; product liability; healthcare fraud and abuse; and other matters relevant to the development, manufacture, and commercialization of prescription drugs. Serve as a member of various cross-functional teams, including the Global Commercialization Team, Communication Review Committee, Medical Review Committee, and Label Review Group. Stay abreast of and communicate to the organization significant legal developments, legislation, and regulatory rulings that may affect the company in the area of commercial healthcare law. Act as a subject matter expert on matters relating to healthcare law and related business operations, staying abreast of evolving healthcare legislation and regulations and the enforcement landscape. Contribute to the Legal & Compliance Department Work collaboratively with Compliance colleagues to develop and implement training for internal business partners on key policies, procedures, practices, and requirements for healthcare and related legal compliance. Participate in various Legal & Compliance Department projects and initiatives, including committees such as Talent & Development; Culture, Diversity & Inclusion; and Pro Bono. Share information and knowledge through group presentations and individual discussions with peers and managers. Qualifications, Professional Skills, and Preferred Experience JD from an ABA accredited law school. Member of a state bar. 8+ years post-JD experience advising on legal matters in a life sciences space, whether in a law firm or in-house in the biopharmaceutical industry, or both. Outstanding ability to effectively communicate sound legal advice to lawyers and non-lawyers alike, coupled with a strong understanding of business needs. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Subject matter expert advising on statutes, regulations, and guidance documents applicable to commercial, development, and medical affairs activities. Experience in supporting a company transitioning from pre-commercial to commercial-stage. Experience serving on a promotional and medical review committee. Personal Attributes Self-starter and life-long learner with a strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills. Strong communicator. Enjoys working collaboratively and cross-functionally on teams, as well as independently. Proactively solves problems and makes decisions. Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Eager to take on new challenges. Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible or On-Site Eligible. Company Information Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager.

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