VP, Head of Legal, Commercial & Compliance Officer

Averitas Pharma

VP, Head of Legal & Compliance Officer for a growing pharmaceutical business, leading legal and compliance functions. Shaping commercial strategy and mentoring compliance teams in US organization.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeMorristown • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $350,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary legal partner to the US commercial and US-based R&D organizations
Draft, negotiate, and manage a high volume of agreements
Provide practical legal guidance on commercialization
Serve as a legal reviewer for promotional materials (LMR)
Own and manage the US commercial legal budget and oversee external counsel
Lead the execution and evolution of the US Compliance & Ethics strategy
Facilitate a culture of ethical business behavior
Mentor and lead a US Commercial Compliance Lead
Develop and conduct risk assessments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) from a US law school; qualified to practice or serve as in-house counsel in New Jersey
10+ years of commercial legal experience, including significant leadership responsibility
Deep experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or closely related regulated industries
Strong background in commercial contracting, corporate governance, and compliance
Experience with buy-and-bill commercialization is strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Long-Term Incentive Plan (cash plan) of 30% base salary
Annual performance bonus target of 30% base salary (subject to meeting plan requirements)
Comprehensive benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

commercial contractingcorporate governancecompliancerisk assessmentsnegotiationagreement managementlegal reviewbudget managementlegal guidancebuy-and-bill commercialization

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringethical business behaviorcommunicationcollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingorganizational skillsadvisory skillscultural facilitation

Certifications

Juris Doctor (JD)qualified to practice in New Jersey