About this role
<p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px;color:black"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Serono.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. </span></span></p> <p> </p><p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Your Role:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">The Senior Counsel, Rare Tumors will provide comprehensive legal support to a Therapeutic Area, including both Commercial and Medical functions. Specifically, this role will be part of the legal team supporting Rare Tumors, one of EMD Serono’s key Therapeutic Areas, and will report to an Associate General Counsel. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">The role requires a deep understanding of healthcare laws and regulations applicable to pharmaceutical commercialization, including the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, FDA promotional regulations, OIG guidance, and laws governing patient support and affordability programs. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, collaborative legal partner who enables business goals while ensuring compliance with ethical standards.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Key Responsibilities</span></strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Primary Legal Counsel: Serve as lead attorney for a key brand of the Rare Tumors Therapeutic area, including: review of marketing (promotional) materials; advice regarding Marketing and Sales Operations; review of scientific (non-promotional) materials; advice regarding Medical Affairs and Medical Operations; manage outside counsel as specialized advice is required for Therapeutic Area projects; work collaboratively with paralegals.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure all activities comply with FDA, OIG, CMS, and state requirements, as well as company policies and industry codes (e.g., PhRMA Code).</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Contracting & Negotiations: Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with advertising, consulting, call center and Therapeutic Area-specific distribution agreements, as well as contracting with healthcare professionals including advisory boards and consulting.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Training & Education: Deliver legal training on relevant healthcare laws and company compliance requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Commercial, Compliance, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory teams to align business practices with legal standards. Collaborate with US and Global colleagues in order to ensure business strategies and objectives comply with applicable laws, regulations and policies.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Risk Management: Proactively identify, counsel, and communicate potential legal issues to mitigate risk. Manage risks through counseling, training and practical application of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, Company policies and procedures to Therapeutic Area operations.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Who You Are</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Minimum Qualifications:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited U.S. law school.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">7-10 years of legal experience in a firm and/or in-house.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and guidance in a practical, business-oriented manner.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions in dynamic and fast-paced environment.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Preferred Qualifications:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Prior in-house experience at a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Demonstrated expertise in healthcare fraud and abuse laws, FDA regulatory matters, and patient support program compliance.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience supporting commercial business units, including contracting, supporting the development of commercial strategies.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience participating in or advising MLR/Promotional Review Committees.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Background in compliance counseling or interaction with government agencies (OIG, DOJ, FDA).</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Competencies:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Excellent judgment and risk-based decision-making.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Collaborative, practical, and solutions oriented.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Committed to ethics, compliance, and patient-centered values.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk220068342"></a><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Pay Range for this position: <em>$188,600 - $283,000</em></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click </span><a href="https://careers.emdgroup.com/us/en/benefits"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">here</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Direct link to benefits site if the hyperlink no longer works: </span><a href="https://careers.emdgroup.com/us/en/benefits"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">https://careers.emdgroup.com/us/en/benefits</span></a><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">].</span></p><p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><strong>What we offer:</strong> We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!</span></span></p>