Commercial Counsel

Who We Are:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:Addresses a broad array of legal matters to support the Company’s commercial business. Works closely with members of the Commercial Legal Team to support internal business clients to address legal issues across several disciplines. Reviews promotional materials, ensures compliance with laws and regulations, advises clients, and offers all necessary legal support to the business. Drafts and negotiates life sciences arrangements and contracts.

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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Works at the direction of senior attorneys and provides clear and business-savvy legal advice and risk guidance to commercial business partners and key stakeholders focused on the following:
  • Commercial activities including review of promotional materials and resources, marketing concepts, salesforce initiatives and training and industry educational events
  • Legal projects and activities related to commercial products and compliance with specific regulations and legislation (Anti- Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act)
  • Routine counseling on corporate issues, including interactions with business clients on cross-functional projects
• Drafts, negotiates, and advises clients on a broad range of legal and contractual matters to support the Company’s business, including but not limited to vendor services agreements, consulting agreements, license agreements, etc.
• Interacts closely with business clients and third-party contracting parties to understand business requirements and ensure that contractual terms are consistent with the Company’s priorities and policies
• May draft and manage legal template documents and procedures
• May counsel clients on trademarks, trade secrets, advertising law, privacy
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree
• An active license to practice law in any state
• Preferred 4+ years practice as an attorney in a well-regarded law firm and experience with a life sciences company, and/or a reputable, highly rated law firm with a focus on representing life science companies, or a combination of both
• Integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness are core operating principles
• Team player focused on team and organizational success
• Ability to independently identify, analyze and render legal advice on complex issues
• Excellent communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
• Ability to deliver clear, concise and accurate advice, including the appropriate level of detail and anticipation of follow-up questions
• Ability to build consensus with diverse stakeholders and third parties and form strong, collaborative working relationships with clients
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Ability to draft and negotiate agreements
• Excellent project management, strong project leadership skills
• Applies ingenuity and creativity to problem analysis and resolution in complicated and/or novel situations
• Ability to understand strategic direction and incorporate it into tactical plans
• Research, decision-making and planning, and organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Ideally is able to demonstrate proficiency and/or expertise in several of the following areas: general corporate matters, including corporate organization and governance, healthcare and regulatory compliance, drafting transactional documents and agreements, employment law, data privacy, risk management, contract management
• Expertise with respect to corporate compliance and transactional experience is preferred
• Ability to understand and develop to anticipate business and industry issues, both short and long term; recommend solutions / relevant process / technical / service improvements
• Ability to develop into an expert in a strategic job function
• Ability to develop a broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories and techniques within a strategic job function

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $206,400.00-$282,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.