Senior Director, Associate General Counsel – North America Commercial (Hybrid)

Job Description Summary:

The PTC Legal Team strives to be a valued business partner accelerating innovation and access to our medicines for patients in need, while balancing opportunity and risk in the conduct of our work. In every matter we handle, we strive to:

• Provide business-focused advice, solutions and support;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the business;
• Anticipate challenges and remove obstacles;
• Communicate promptly, clearly and effectively;
• Navigate the legal landscape, identifying risks and formulating alternatives where possible; and
• Exemplify the PTC Expectations.
The Senior Director, Associate General Counsel – North America Commercial is a newly created, – hybrid position and provides legal support for PTC’s commercial and field-facing functions (including but not limited to sales, marketing, medical affairs, market access and reimbursement, and patient advocacy) in North America. Working in close partnership and collaboration with their direct manager and/or senior attorneys, the role provides hands-on, day-to-day legal support and advice, and business partnership for the US and Canada commercial teams, on a wide range of legal matters, including: legal support for contracts such as vendor agreements, HCP agreements, Specialty Pharmacy Agreements; regulatory matters and government interactions; review of sales and marketing plans, promotional and medical materials, grants and sponsorships; and compliance matters. This individual is also responsible for helping to ensure PTC’s adherence to the applicable laws, regulations, guidance and industry standards within the region. This includes, but may not be limited to, applicable anti-corruption, anti-kickback, privacy, fraud and abuse, anti-bribery and transparency laws.
He/She works cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources as required on legal issues, supports and identifies opportunities to advance the commercial business objectives, proactively identifies legal risks, engages appropriate key stakeholders around risk awareness and mitigation and provides support to help ensure actions/outcomes are aligned at the global, regional and, as applicable, country level. This involves close collaboration with the internal business teams to ensure an understanding of their needs and to foster a trusted partnership around legal matters.Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Drafts, reviews and negotiates material agreements for internal customers/departments for the US and Canadian commercial operations in an effective, efficient and time-sensitive manner.
• Provides timely and practical legal advice and support, identifies and resolves critical legal and business issues arising from transactions.
• Reviews promotional, medical and disease awareness materials for compliance with US and Canadian laws and regulations.
• Represents the Legal function on the appropriate grants review committee(s) and other committees as needed.
• Plays a key role in building and driving a culture of compliance within the region and throughout the organization.
• Perform other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management. 

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree and a minimum of 8-12 years progressively responsible life science experience, including in-house role(s) within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related environment, preferably supporting rare disease products.
• License to practice law in a US state.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of life-science/pharmaceutical regulations and industry guidance including, but not limited to, anti-corruption, anti-bribery laws; data privacy laws; transparency laws; industry codes and guidance; rules and regulations regarding the promotion of pharmaceuticals; and regulations and standards within the assigned region.
• Experience supporting commercial operations functions including but not limited to product launches.
• Demonstrated leadership and management of legal issues and processes.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication, ability to communicate effectively in a complex organization, and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Demonstrated ability to combine a high level of energy and a strong work ethic with a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic environment that strives to exceed expectations.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects. 

Travel requirements: Up to 20 %

Hybrid role with travel to Warren, NJ

Expected Base Salary Range:

$241,000 – $280,000 .The base salary offered will be contingent on assessment of candidate education level, background, and experience relative to the requirements of the position they are being considered for, as well as review of internal equity.

In addition to base salary, PTC employees are also eligible for short- and long-term incentives. All eligible employees may also enroll in PTC’s medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings plans.

EEO Statement:

PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

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