Senior Legal Counsel - Innovative Biopharma - Retained Search

Retained Search: Senior Legal Counsel – Innovative Public Biopharma Remote or Tri-State Area Our client, a publicly traded, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, has retained us to identify a Senior Legal Counsel to join its U.S. legal organization. This is a highly visible, hands-on role partnering with senior/executive leaders across Commercial, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Quality and Business Development. The position will provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel across the development, commercialization and lifecycle of innovative therapies, with particular emphasis on complex commercial transactions, healthcare compliance and regulatory matters. Attractive Features: High visibility and access to leadership – Legal has a direct line to the CEO, giving this role significant exposure to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to influence important business decisions. Broad, sophisticated scope – Work across commercial transactions, licensing and partnerships, M&A/BD, market access, FDA regulatory matters, healthcare compliance and product commercialization. Join at a pivotal inflection point – The company has transitioned from clinical development to commercialization following its first FDA approval, while advancing additional late-stage programs toward major regulatory milestones. Opportunity to help build, not simply maintain – Help shape contracting processes, compliance programs and legal infrastructure while tackling emerging issues where established precedent may not yet exist. Small-company impact with global reach – Join a growing organization with global operations and partnerships, where individual contributions have meaningful visibility and impact. Key Responsibilities: Partner with Commercial, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Clinical, Regulatory and other functions on product development and commercialization activities. Lead the drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including manufacturing/supply, distribution, licensing, collaboration, clinical research, CRO/CDMO and strategic partnership agreements. Support business development transactions, including licensing, development/commercialization partnerships and M&A. Advise on FDA regulatory and healthcare compliance matters, including advertising and promotion, Anti-Kickback, False Claims Act, Sunshine/Open Payments and related requirements. Provide counsel on privacy, data governance and related compliance matters. Serve as a trusted legal advisor to senior leadership, balancing legal risk with practical business objectives. Ideal Background: JD from an accredited U.S. law school and active U.S. bar membership. 7+ years of legal experience with meaningful pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences or regulated healthcare experience either in-house or at a firm. Strong experience with complex commercial contracting, healthcare compliance and U.S. life sciences regulatory matters. Experience supporting drug development through commercialization/product launch. This opportunity is well suited for an attorney who combines strong technical legal expertise with a pragmatic and collaborative approach, and enjoys operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial biopharmaceutical environment.