Senior Corporate Counsel, Advertising, Promotion & Market Access

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Corporate Counsel, Advertising, Promotion & Market Access based in United States.

This is a senior legal leadership opportunity supporting a groundbreaking commercialization journey in the life sciences industry. The role will serve as a strategic legal partner to commercial, marketing, medical, regulatory, and market access teams. You will provide practical guidance on advertising, promotional compliance, contracting, and market access initiatives. The position offers the opportunity to shape legal frameworks for a first-of-its-kind product launch in a rapidly evolving environment. You will work closely with senior stakeholders while balancing business objectives with regulatory and compliance requirements. This role is ideal for an experienced attorney who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced, and innovative organizations. You will help build scalable processes while making a meaningful impact on patients and healthcare innovation.

Accountabilities:: The Senior Corporate Counsel will provide hands-on legal support across commercial activities, promotional initiatives, and market access strategies. The role requires strong business judgment, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to translate complex legal considerations into practical solutions.

Serve as the primary legal advisor for product launch activities, supporting advertising, promotion, and commercial strategy.

Review and approve promotional materials through Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) processes, including healthcare professional and patient-facing communications.

Provide guidance on promotional compliance topics such as claims substantiation, fair balance, comparative messaging, disease awareness communications, and regulatory requirements.

Advise commercial teams on compliance with FDA OPDP expectations, FTC standards, industry guidelines, and promotional best practices.

Support the development of compliant brand strategies and messaging while identifying risks and recommending actionable solutions.

Deliver legal training and guidance to marketing, commercial, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including vendor services, commercial operations, supply, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and market access contracts.

Support payer agreements, reimbursement strategies, and innovative contracting models where applicable.

Build and improve contracting frameworks, templates, processes, and negotiation resources to support organizational growth.

Partner with clinical, commercial, market access, finance, compliance, and operational teams to deliver effective legal support.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced life sciences attorney who combines strong legal expertise with commercial awareness, collaboration skills, and the ability to operate independently in a scaling organization.

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Typically 3–5+ years of legal experience, with significant in-house experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology environments preferred.

Experience supporting life sciences clients in a law firm setting with exposure to in-house-style responsibilities also considered.

Strong background drafting and negotiating R&D, clinical development, commercial vendor, operational, payer, market access, and general business agreements.

Knowledge of legal and compliance considerations affecting emerging commercial-stage biotechnology or pharmaceutical organizations.

Experience independently managing legal matters, prioritizing projects, and exercising sound business judgment.

Strong understanding of advertising, promotional compliance, and commercial contracting requirements.

Familiarity with contract management software and scalable legal operations processes.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, organizational skills, and project management capabilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve complex problems, and perform effectively in a fast-moving environment.

Intellectual curiosity, accountability, flexibility, and a continuous learning mindset.

Preferred experience supporting a clinical-to-commercial transition, first product launch, market access strategy, reimbursement initiatives, or contracting framework development.

Benefits:

The role offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact commercialization initiative within an innovative healthcare environment.

Base salary range of $240,000–$290,000 USD annually.

Eligibility for additional discretionary bonuses and equity opportunities.

Comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing and professional growth.

Remote work opportunity on the East Coast or hybrid flexibility from an office location.

Opportunity to play a leadership role during a major commercialization milestone.

Close collaboration with senior leaders across development and commercial functions.

Ability to make a meaningful impact within a lean, collaborative legal team.

Supportive workplace culture focused on inclusion, diversity, and employee wellbeing.

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