Senior Counsel

Do you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work? Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases. Lundbeck employees are inspired and driven by our purpose to advance brain health and transform lives. Join us on our journey of growth!

SUMMARY :

The Senior Counsel position is responsible for handling a variety of substantive legal issues, providing legal, regulatory and compliance counsel to Lundbeck's US rapidly growing business units and senior management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Supports marketed pharmaceutical products and products in development by providing substantive advice to US operations, including Marketing, Medical Affairs and Regulatory Affairs departments, concerning a broad range of business, legal, regulatory and compliance issues, including FDA regulations, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, the PhRMA Code, the Sunshine Act, privacy and data security laws and regulations, and competition law, in connection with product labeling, promotional and non-promotional activities, marketing strategies, sales activities and compensation, pharmacovigilance and medical information and interactions with healthcare professionals.
• Reviews marketing and other external materials for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
• Collaboratively evaluates and resolves legal and strategic issues working on cross-functional projects and communicates solutions verbally and in writing to management and senior management.
• Effectively communicates legal issues and risks to internal and external stakeholders regarding Lundbeck's business and supported areas.
• Internally supports key stakeholders; keeping abreast of changes in laws that affect client areas.
• Advises internal teams on co-promotion arrangement and liaises with co-promotion partner contacts as needed.
• Prepares, reviews and negotiates commercial agreements, vendor agreements, service agreements, consulting agreements, corporate agreements, confidentiality agreements and certain medical affairs agreements.
• Serves as legal representative on various business and operational committees.
• Provides guidance and direction to paralegal team responsible for day to day contracting.
• Resolves legal issues using negotiation skills and legal expertise.
• Serves as a resource to colleagues regarding specific areas of knowledge and fosters collaborative working environment.
• Steps into advisory role in selective situations and assumes responsibility as need arises.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS :

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :

TRAVEL

The range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Illinois, if selected for this role, and may vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range : $180,000 - $210,000 and eligibility for a 15% bonus target based on company and individual performance, and eligibility to participate in the company's long-term incentive plan. Benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision and company match 401k. Additional benefits information can be found on our career site . Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

#LI-LM1

Why Lundbeck

Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on the U.S. career site .

Lundbeck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities during our employment application process. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit the U.S. career site .

Lundbeck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Lundbeck participates in E-Verify .

About Lundbeck

At Lundbeck, our most important contribution is easing the burden of the millions of people living with brain disorders. Whether it is migraine, depression, or other brain disorders, patients, their carers, and society as a whole depend on us.

Through cutting edge science and strong partnerships, we develop and market some of the world's leading treatments, expanding into neuro-specialty and neuro-rare from our strong legacy within psychiatry and neurology.

The brain health challenge is real. Our commitment is real. Our impact is real.

About Lundbeck

At Lundbeck, our most important contribution is easing the burden of the millions of people living with brain disorders. Whether it is migraine, depression, or other brain disorders, patients, their carers, and society as a whole depend on us.

Through cutting edge science and strong partnerships, we develop and market some of the world's leading treatments, expanding into neuro-specialty and neuro-rare from our strong legacy within psychiatry and neurology.

The brain health challenge is real. Our commitment is real. Our impact is real.

DisabilitySolutions