Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH
Director & Sr. Counsel II - Pharmaceutical Patient Support & Regulatory Law
Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH, Ridgefield, Connecticut, us, 06877
Overview
Director & Senior Counsel II - Pharmaceutical Patient Support & Regulatory Law. Lead legal support for patient support and access, including supporting business teams providing reimbursement, education and other support to patients. Provides a broad range of legal services, typically to Clients at the VP level and below. Requires understanding of how decisions impact the overall business. Supports Boehringer Ingelheim’s U.S. Human Pharmaceutical Business, particularly Patient Excellence and Therapeutic Areas. Drafts legal documents and counsels on key areas of patient support and access. Mentors more junior attorneys in areas of expertise. This role supports the HP Business through collaboration with Business Teams and contributes to the discovery, development and delivery of products to patients and customers. The company’s global presence offers international collaboration and visibility to contribute to the company’s success. We value our people and provide ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance, with competitive compensation and benefits. This role is based in Ridgefield, CT. Compensation Data
This position offers a base salary typically between $228,000 and $350,000. The role may be eligible for a variable or performance-based bonus and/or other compensation elements. For an overview of benefits, please click here. Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate with various areas throughout the organization, including patient and internal product and asset teams, as well as other business partners, regarding communications, marketing, and promotional activities in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Provide day-to-day advice on patient support strategy and engagements. Counsel on day-to-day activities such as support programs, copays, coupons, gift cards, email marketing, text message marketing, charitable marketing, advertising copy review, claim substantiation, and privacy compliance. Assist with investigations and resolutions of compliance issues, including responding to challenges from competitors, governmental agencies, or other self-regulatory authorities regarding product claims, comparative advertising, and other regulatory matters. Prepare complex legal documents, including letters, notices, legal opinions, contracts, and corporate documents; often supervises more junior attorneys in drafting. Influence clients by identifying and communicating risks associated with complex business activities within the lawyer’s broad understanding of several specialized legal areas; identify risks outside the core area and provide corporate law insight to evaluate risks; provide training and business advice on applicable legal issues. Partner with clients by considering immediate business and legal issues in a broader business context; proactively apply broad legal expertise to address specific activities and broader business objectives; develop alternative fact hypotheticals and legal solutions to clarify options and enable successful outcomes. Confer with in-house and outside counsel where appropriate and engage with outside counsel when needed. Requirements
At least eight (8) to ten (10) years of relevant legal experience; admission to at least one State bar. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills; discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality of information. Expert understanding of state and federal laws, regulations and policies in several specialized legal areas; ability to interpret and apply such laws to inform business activities. Ability to apply law from several areas to complex business situations. Specialized areas may include: Regulatory, Market Access, Patient Support Activities, Trade, Compliance, Contracting, Environmental, Litigation and/or Antitrust, Intellectual Property. Strong knowledge of the national business environment in which the client competes; stays current with evolving legal and business issues and promotes corporate policies. Eligibility Requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required). Must be 18 years of age or older. Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities
At least 5 years working on Life Science legal and compliance matters, including experience with patient support programs, access, and Specialty Care/ Rare Disease products. Experience in FDA prescription drug regulatory matters, including Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Advertising Promotional Review, and Research & Development.
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Director & Senior Counsel II - Pharmaceutical Patient Support & Regulatory Law. Lead legal support for patient support and access, including supporting business teams providing reimbursement, education and other support to patients. Provides a broad range of legal services, typically to Clients at the VP level and below. Requires understanding of how decisions impact the overall business. Supports Boehringer Ingelheim’s U.S. Human Pharmaceutical Business, particularly Patient Excellence and Therapeutic Areas. Drafts legal documents and counsels on key areas of patient support and access. Mentors more junior attorneys in areas of expertise. This role supports the HP Business through collaboration with Business Teams and contributes to the discovery, development and delivery of products to patients and customers. The company’s global presence offers international collaboration and visibility to contribute to the company’s success. We value our people and provide ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance, with competitive compensation and benefits. This role is based in Ridgefield, CT. Compensation Data
This position offers a base salary typically between $228,000 and $350,000. The role may be eligible for a variable or performance-based bonus and/or other compensation elements. For an overview of benefits, please click here. Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate with various areas throughout the organization, including patient and internal product and asset teams, as well as other business partners, regarding communications, marketing, and promotional activities in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Provide day-to-day advice on patient support strategy and engagements. Counsel on day-to-day activities such as support programs, copays, coupons, gift cards, email marketing, text message marketing, charitable marketing, advertising copy review, claim substantiation, and privacy compliance. Assist with investigations and resolutions of compliance issues, including responding to challenges from competitors, governmental agencies, or other self-regulatory authorities regarding product claims, comparative advertising, and other regulatory matters. Prepare complex legal documents, including letters, notices, legal opinions, contracts, and corporate documents; often supervises more junior attorneys in drafting. Influence clients by identifying and communicating risks associated with complex business activities within the lawyer’s broad understanding of several specialized legal areas; identify risks outside the core area and provide corporate law insight to evaluate risks; provide training and business advice on applicable legal issues. Partner with clients by considering immediate business and legal issues in a broader business context; proactively apply broad legal expertise to address specific activities and broader business objectives; develop alternative fact hypotheticals and legal solutions to clarify options and enable successful outcomes. Confer with in-house and outside counsel where appropriate and engage with outside counsel when needed. Requirements
At least eight (8) to ten (10) years of relevant legal experience; admission to at least one State bar. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills; discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality of information. Expert understanding of state and federal laws, regulations and policies in several specialized legal areas; ability to interpret and apply such laws to inform business activities. Ability to apply law from several areas to complex business situations. Specialized areas may include: Regulatory, Market Access, Patient Support Activities, Trade, Compliance, Contracting, Environmental, Litigation and/or Antitrust, Intellectual Property. Strong knowledge of the national business environment in which the client competes; stays current with evolving legal and business issues and promotes corporate policies. Eligibility Requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required). Must be 18 years of age or older. Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities
At least 5 years working on Life Science legal and compliance matters, including experience with patient support programs, access, and Specialty Care/ Rare Disease products. Experience in FDA prescription drug regulatory matters, including Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Advertising Promotional Review, and Research & Development.
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