Senior Counsel – Global Commercial Operations

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Counsel – Global Commercial Operations based in United States.** The Senior Counsel – Global Commercial Operations will provide strategic legal guidance supporting commercial activities within the biopharmaceutical industry. This role will partner closely with business teams to navigate complex healthcare regulations, promotional requirements, and commercial initiatives. The position combines legal expertise, business counseling, and cross-functional collaboration to enable compliant growth strategies. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of life sciences regulations and the ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical solutions. You will advise stakeholders across sales, marketing, patient support, and scientific teams while helping advance innovative healthcare solutions. This opportunity offers a high-impact role within a collaborative, science-focused environment where legal expertise directly supports patient outcomes. ### Accountabilities: The Senior Counsel – Global Commercial Operations will serve as a trusted legal advisor to commercial stakeholders, providing guidance on regulatory compliance, business strategies, and healthcare-related transactions. This role requires strong legal judgment, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment. - Provide legal and regulatory counsel to commercial operations teams regarding promotion, sales, patient support programs, education, and scientific exchange activities. - Review, analyze, and approve promotional materials, educational content, and commercial support programs to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. - Advise on scientific exchange initiatives, clinical support approaches, and communications involving healthcare professionals. - Provide guidance on sales and marketing strategies while balancing business objectives with legal and regulatory obligations. - Counsel teams on government enforcement actions, healthcare compliance matters, and evolving industry requirements. - Advise on complex commercial transactions involving hospitals, clinics, payers, specialty pharmacies, pharmacy benefit managers, and healthcare organizations. - Support compliance with healthcare fraud and abuse laws, including Anti-Kickback Statutes, False Claims Statutes, and relevant antitrust requirements. - Review and advise on precision medicine programs involving patient and provider initiatives, biomarkers, and companion diagnostics. - Develop and deliver legal and regulatory training programs for commercial teams. - Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify risks, develop solutions, and support compliant business execution. - Manage multiple legal projects while maintaining strong client service and business partnership. ## Requirements: The ideal candidate is an experienced healthcare or life sciences attorney with strong regulatory knowledge and the ability to provide practical legal guidance to business teams. They should demonstrate excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and experience managing complex legal matters. - J.D. or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school. - Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. - Minimum of 4 years of legal practice experience. - 6+ years of experience preferred in corporate legal departments or law firms supporting healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences clients. - Experience advising on healthcare fraud and abuse matters, FDA promotional regulations, OIG compliance guidance, DOJ settlements, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, and healthcare contracting. - Strong understanding of legal and regulatory considerations affecting commercial activities in the biopharmaceutical industry. - Experience reviewing and negotiating complex healthcare-related agreements and…