Senior Commercial Counsel

Biogen

Senior Commercial Counsel providing strategic legal advice to support Commercial and Medical Affairs teams in the pharmaceutical sector. Navigating complex healthcare laws and regulations while managing legal risks.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $261,000 - $359,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day legal advice and risk assessments to in-market product teams.
Interpret and apply federal and state laws, such as the FDCA, FCA, Anti-Kickback Statute, and HIPAA/data privacy laws.
Advise on interactions with healthcare professionals, payers, patients, and patient advocacy organizations.
Review and approve promotional and non-promotional materials through the MLR review process.
Counsel on advertising, promotion, social media, and scientific exchange compliance.
Support field force initiatives, speaker programs, and patient engagement activities.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, ensuring efficient contracting processes.
Monitor evolving healthcare laws, offering proactive guidance on emerging risks.
Develop and deliver training for business partners on legal and compliance issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in good standing (U.S. jurisdiction required).
Minimum 12 years of legal experience, including at least 7 years in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry or at a law firm focused on healthcare/life sciences.
Strong knowledge of the U.S. healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biotech regulatory environment (FDA, OIG, DOJ, FTC).
Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives effectively.
Excellent communication, drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Employee Resource Groups participation

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal advicerisk assessmentscontract negotiationcompliance interpretationdrafting agreementsregulatory knowledgehealthcare lawdata privacy lawsadvertising complianceMLR review process

Soft Skills

communicationdraftingnegotiationinterpersonal skillsindependent workcollaborationbalancing legal riskproactive guidancetraining developmentbusiness objectives alignment

Certifications

Juris Doctor (JD)active bar membership