Senior Corporate Counsel, Patient Support Services and Diagnostic Testing

Job Title: Senior Corporate Counsel, Patient Support Services and Diagnostic Testing Location: Morristown, NJAbout the JobWe 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.Main ResponsibilitiesPatient Support Services & Diagnostic Testing: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 programsAdvise 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 interactionsReview external materials for content related to patient support and diagnostic testing programsCollaborate 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 initiativesCross-Functional Responsibilities: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 programsEnsure client operations comply with applicable laws and company policies, including the Anti-Kickback Statute and other US healthcare compliance lawsDevelop and conduct training for internal teams on compliance and policy development topicsAnalyze initiatives, advisory board proposals, and field-based activities for fraud and abuse, FDA, and other regulatory complianceEngage with commercial partners across functions including sales, medical, regulatory, operations, finance, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacovigilance, and external affairsAbout YouBasic QualificationsEducation & Experience: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 industryExperience working in a matrix, international environmentProfessional Knowledge: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 lawsStrong understanding of the US healthcare system, including reimbursement and patient accessSubstantive working knowledge of the legal landscape that applies to patient support programs and diagnostic testingExperience drafting, interpreting and negotiating contracts with third parties, including vendors supporting patient support and diagnostic testing programsProfessional Skills:Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills with third partiesAbility to provide and effectively communicate sound legal advice coupled with a strong understanding of business needsFlexibility to manage multiple subject matter issues across diverse areas of the company, taking the initiative to identify appropriate subject matter experts and coordinating overall reviewHigh degree of organizational skill and attention to detailComfortable engaging in proactive counseling and thoughtful risk-takingAbility to be decisive, especially in ambiguous situationsDemonstrated excellence in understanding complex scenarios, proposing solutions that consider business objectives, and communicating issues clearlySound judgment and commitment to ethical conductStrong interpersonal skills with a solution-oriented approachSelf-motivated, reliable, responsive, and accountableAbility to manage outside counsel effectively and efficientlyWillingness to adapt job responsibilities and learn new areas as needed, including but not limited to US Market Access and Product SupportWhy Choose Us?Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.Make your work count by supporting a company that brings life-changing treatments to millions and is committed to doing right by patients, communities, and the planet.Drive progress from within by helping simplify, scale, and modernize how a global biopharma business delivers smarter, faster, and more sustainablySupport teams across science, medicine, and operations by building better systems, shaping bold strategies, and enabling innovation at speedSanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.#GD-SA#LI-SA#vhd#LI-HybridPursue progress, discover extraordinaryBetter is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.Sanofi US endeavours to make our career center accessible to any and all users. If you are experiencing difficulty and need assistance applying online, please call 1-866-SANOFI2 View phone number on click.appcast.io) or click hereUS and Puerto Rico Residents OnlySanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.North America Applicants OnlyThe salary range for this position is:$178,500.00 - $257,833.33All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.SummaryLocation: Morristown, NJ; Cambridge, MA; Washington, DCType: Full time