Senior Counsel, US Vaccines Commercial

Senior Counsel, Vaccines US Commercial

This position is critical to support a leading Vaccines business by providing expert legal counsel on a range of activities covering the promotion, distribution, support, and sale of vaccines. Strategic-level thinking is essential, as is exceptional judgment and a strong work ethic. Must be energized by working in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a key legal advisor on commercial activities involving Vaccines in the US market, with a strong focus advising on the promotional, sale and distribution of Vaccines to public and private entities.
• Providing primary legal support related to contracts for the sale of Vaccines to various government entities.
• Providing significant product support as a brand lawyer with expertise advising on both promotional and non-promotional initiatives across a highly matrixed organization. The role requires substantial depth in the fundamentals of FDA advertising and promotion as well as fraud and abuse, while simultaneously demonstrating breadth in multiple related areas.
• Counseling on the external legal environment relating to operating a Vaccines business, with a clear understanding of industry practices.
• Engaging with cross-functional teams and matrix partners (Medical Affairs, Communications, Commercial Operations, Regulatory, Supply) to support the goals of the Vaccines commercial organization and effectively communicate complex information in clear and concise terms.
• Partnering with Compliance to ensure Policies/SOPs are fit-for-purpose and the organization is adequately trained to ensure adherence to those Policies/SOPs.
• Managing outside counsel in limited circumstances.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Current member of a state bar
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience
• Experience in US FDA promotional laws/regulations
• Working knowledge related to the commercialization of pharmaceuticals or vaccines

Preferred Qualifications

• Government contracting experience involving the sale of pharmaceuticals or vaccines

Benefits

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.