Associate Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, Brand Attorney, Business Unit Counsel

Eli Lilly and Company

Brand Attorney serving Lilly's business unit with strategic legal counsel on product portfolios. Advising on regulatory matters and collaborating with marketing, medical, and legal teams.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeIndianapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $229,500 - $336,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in pharmaceutical marketing laws and regulations, with a strong focus on product counseling in therapeutic areas such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular, and oncology. Proven ability to provide strategic counsel, manage risk, and communicate complex legal information effectively to diverse stakeholders.

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JD Degree10 Years Legal ExperiencePharmaceutical Marketing LawsProduct Counseling in Therapeutic AreasExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal CounselContract DraftingRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementClinical CollaborationsData DisclosureIssue SpottingScientific Communication EvaluationAnti-Kickback Statute KnowledgeCompetition Law Understanding

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeamwork and CollaborationAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsLearning Agility

Tools & Technologies

Legal Technology Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted to the BarEligible for Indiana Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnologyHealthcare Fraud and Abuse LawsGlobal MarketingCommercialization of Pharmaceuticals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and solutions-oriented counsel to a Lilly Business Unit as brand counsel for its product portfolio (therapeutic area(s) as assigned)
Counsel business unit teams — including marketing, medical affairs, product development, and communications — on various legal matters
Collaborate with sales and marketing colleagues to advise on patient support and other programs consistent with healthcare fraud and abuse laws
Educate business partners on potential legal implications of proposed marketing programs
Advise on potential legal implications related to interactions with third parties relevant to the assigned therapeutic area
Participate as a core member of leadership teams responsible for U.S. brands and/or global product strategies
Drafting, reviewing, and advising on various contracts related to Lilly assets, including collaborative research agreements
Advising on data disclosures following clinical development achievements via press release and U.S. and international medical congresses, consistent with applicable laws and regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and JD degree from accredited schools
Admitted to the bar in at least one of the fifty states; eligible to be admitted to the bar in Indiana under Indiana Admissions Rules
Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience, with at least 4 years of experience in-house in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company's law department
Working knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical marketing laws and regulations as generally practiced by innovative, multinational pharmaceutical manufacturers
Experience with product counseling in the diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular, or oncology therapeutic areas
Global mindset — familiarity or experience supporting global marketing and commercialization of pharmaceuticals worldwide or in jurisdictions outside the United States preferred
Demonstrated experience with clinical collaborations, the Anti-Kickback Statute, competition law, pricing, and reimbursement/access issues as they pertain to the pharmaceutical industry, including Medicare
Experience evaluating scientific communications for integrity and context, and applying principles for communicating truthful and non-misleading scientific information
Experience evaluating sponsored testing programs for compliance
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Demonstrated ability to assess and help business colleagues manage risk in a highly regulated environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to present complex information accurately and concisely to influence others at all levels of management, including C-suite executives
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Sound judgment and issue-spotting ability
Demonstrated learning agility and curiosity
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner well with others
Committed to teamwork and collaboration, both within Legal and with business partners
Fluency in technology and appetite for applying technological solutions to simplify work and improve efficiency in the delivery of legal services
Demonstrated ability to proactively identify opportunities for creative and innovative solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
pension
vacation benefits
eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
life insurance and death benefits
certain time off and leave of absence benefits
well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)