Brand Lawyer

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Brand Lawyer
The candidate will be responsible for: Advises on the proper review of promotional materials and tactics including social media and healthcare professional and consumer-directed advertising as well as nonpromotional/scientific pieces and scientific exchange materials. Participates in review committee meetings. Provides strategic advice regarding customer and other stakeholder relationships, regulatory matters, contracts and interactions with respect to branded/specialty pharmaceuticals. Ensures optimal advice regarding sales and marketing, interactions with healthcare professionals, interactions with patients and patient advocacy groups, clinical educator programs, market access, medical affairs, product sourcing and development, and competition practices. Works closely with the transactional attorney and advises on specific regulatory or compliance risks, and counsels management in connection with related matters. Partners with legal department colleagues in executing and enhancing Company objectives. Supervises outside counsel. Drives increased efficiency, coordination, and effectiveness of legal advice, processes, and support to meet the needs of the local business. Demand management is key, as are innovative solutions to meet client needs and address highest risks. Works as part of a matrix leadership team at MTPA (handling matters including commercial, medical, operations and HR). Assists in supporting compliance function; helps to create and deliver training to clients. Leads by example and ensures consistent communication to clients; serves as a beacon of compliance and representative of the compliance program. Must have Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from a nationally recognized law school. Should have admitted to the Bar of at least one state and eligible for admission to the New York or New Jersey Bar as in-house counsel. Must have 5-10 years of legal experience, either in a law firm or in-house in the pharmaceutical or related industry. Previous in-house experience with legal support for specialty/branded pharmaceuticals is preferred. Experience with FDA laws and regulations, in particular promotional and nonpromotional review, and guidance provided by the Office of the Inspector General for HHS is required. Should have excellent oral and written communication skills; strong presentation skills, with the ability to communicate abstract ideas and legal advice to executive and senior management as well as non-legal colleagues and non-native English speakers. Knowledge of Japanese business practices would be ideal.

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