Legal Senior Counsel, North America Commercial & Development Legal Group (Hybrid)

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Legal Senior Counsel, North America Commercial & Development Legal Group (Hybrid)

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Why Join Us?

Vertex is a transformative biotechnology company that creates new possibilities in medicine to transform diseases and improve people’s lives and it is seeking a solutions-oriented healthcare attorney to provide proactive strategic and tactical legal support to our business. The company currently has five drugs on the market that treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis, one drug on the market that is a cell and gene therapy treatment for sickle-cell disease and transfusion-dependent t β-thalassemia, and one drug on the market for moderate to severe acute pain. It has also developed a deep pipeline, investing billions of dollars into R&D over the past two decades.

Job Description

Why Join Us?

Vertex is a transformative biotechnology company that creates new possibilities in medicine to transform diseases and improve people’s lives and it is seeking a solutions-oriented healthcare attorney to provide proactive strategic and tactical legal support to our business. The company currently has five drugs on the market that treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis, one drug on the market that is a cell and gene therapy treatment for sickle-cell disease and transfusion-dependent t β-thalassemia, and one drug on the market for moderate to severe acute pain. It has also developed a deep pipeline, investing billions of dollars into R&D over the past two decades.

As Legal Senior Counsel, you’ll be a part of Vertex’s highly respected Legal and Compliance Department at the company's world headquarters in Boston, MA. The Department is committed to a trusting and collaborative culture where we value growth and development. We engage proactively with our business colleagues to truly understand them and deliver results for our company and for patients.

Job Summary

The person in this role will provide expert advice and counseling to Vertex’s North American business on a broad array of strategic and tactical projects within a highly regulated environment. This position will will be responsible for providing legal support to business partners in various departments across the organization, such as Disease Strategy Teams, Global and North America Marketing, North America Sales, Patient Advocacy, Patient Support, Health Economics And Outcomes Research, Global Medicines Development and Medical Affairs (GMDA), Field Training, Market Research, Business Analytics, Regulatory Affairs, Public Affairs, and Corporate Communications. The ideal candidate will have prior experience counseling prescription drug companies on legal issues relating to patient support, advertising and promotion, scientific exchange, and interactions with health care professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Advice and Counsel to Business Partners

Contribute to the Legal & Compliance Department

Qualifications, Professional Skills, And Preferred Experience

Personal Attributes

Self-starter and life-long learner with a strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills who

Pay Range

$212,800 - $319,200

Disclosure Statement

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com

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Location:
Boston, MA, United States
Salary:
$200,000 - $250,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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