Director, Product Strategy Counsel

Major accountabilities:

• Serve as product, disease/ therapeutic area legal business partners, providing legal advice and strategic guidance on a broad set of matters in support of the US business.  The Product Strategy Counsel is a member of an Integrated Product Strategy Team (IPST) and will be the legal point of contact for cross-function experts who sit on the IPSTs.
• Understand and proactively provide legal analysis and advice related to new and existing product and disease area strategies on various product-specific topics like advertising and promotion, market access, patient support, sales, medical affairs, contracting issues, incentive compensation topics, review of internal and external communications, competitive advertising challenges, and meetings and conventions.  Collaborate with other members of the Legal Product Strategy team and the broader Legal team to support planning and execution of pre-launch and launch activities for our products.
• Work with business partners to evaluate, review and negotiate a variety of agreements.
• Stay informed regarding new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting Novartis and assist with the development of policies and training, as needed.
• Actively contribute to the legal function by sharing best practices and participating in initiatives focused on building departmental and functional knowledge and capabilities.
• Additional responsibilities, as assigned as the new organization evolves.

Essential Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 4-Year university degree required. Juris Doctor and admission to New Jersey Bar or ability to obtain NJ in-house limited license required.

Knowledge & Experience:                              

• 5+ years of legal practice with 4+ years in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare or healthcare consulting industry required.
• Broad knowledge of legal issues affecting the pharma/biotech industry including FDA regulations, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, the PhRMA Code, state and federal privacy laws, and product liability laws.
• Strong business acumen with deep understanding of the pharmaceutical business and related legal issues.

Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to navigate complex legal issues while exhibiting sound judgment and making nimble and well-informed decisions to efficiently counsel in areas of ambiguity.
• Ability to prioritize strategic and innovative work. High level of maturity, presence, and discretion in handling of sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage and influence across a cross-functional matrix organization.
• Foster solutions-oriented thinking by building a culture of performance, accountability, simplicity, empowerment, external orientation, and curiosity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced complex multifunctional team environment
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information to develop recommendations, and ability to persuade / influence organization in pursuit of the recommended path.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $194,600.00 - $361,400.00 USD per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period.  Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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