Vice President, Assistant General Counsel – Regulatory and Compliance

Revance

Vice President, Assistant General Counsel responsible for compliance in pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. Leading compliance strategies and managing a small compliance team for Revance.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing comprehensive compliance programs, with a strong focus on healthcare and FDA regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, provide strategic guidance, and effectively communicate complex regulatory concepts to diverse audiences.

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J.D. DegreeHealthcare Regulatory ComplianceFDA Advertising RegulationsCompliance Program LeadershipPolicy Development

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementCompliance Policy DevelopmentTraining Program DevelopmentMonitoring PlansInternal ControlsLegal WritingInvestigative ReportingMarketing Material ReviewData Privacy Compliance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationMentoringInfluencingDynamic Presentation

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

FDA RegulationsAnti-Kickback StatuteFalse Claims ActSunshine ActHIPAAFCPAAesthetics ProductsPharmaceutical ComplianceMedical Device OperationsOIG Compliance Guidance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leadership of Compliance Program: Develop, implement, and continually enhance Revance’s global compliance and ethics program, including policies, procedures, and systems to identify, prevent, and manage compliance risks across all business units (aesthetics, therapeutics, and consumer skincare).
Regulatory & Healthcare Compliance Oversight: Oversee compliance with all relevant healthcare laws and regulations. Serve as the Company’s expert on FDA advertising and promotion regulations, ensuring that marketing materials, product claims, and field activities are reviewed and approved via appropriate Medical/Legal/Regulatory processes.
Policy Development & Training: Develop and maintain comprehensive compliance policies and SOPs covering key risk areas (e.g., promotional practices, HCP engagement, anti-bribery/FCPA, gifts and hospitality, patient data privacy, and conflicts of interest). Implement effective training and communication strategies to educate employees at all levels on compliance obligations and ethical decision-making.
Monitoring & Risk Assessment: Conduct regular compliance risk assessments to identify emerging risks and measure the effectiveness of mitigation efforts.
Advisory & Business Partnership: Act as primary compliance advisor to business teams and leadership. Provide timely, solutions-oriented guidance on day-to-day questions and strategic initiatives.
Investigations & Enforcement: Develop and implement the Company’s processes for receiving, investigating, and resolving reports of potential misconduct or policy violations.
Third-Party & International Compliance: Implement and supervise controls for third parties and international operations.
Regulatory Developments & Response: Monitor relevant regulatory and enforcement trends that could impact Revance’s operations and proactively update policies and training to address changes in the legal landscape.

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Admitted to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
10-15+ years of progressive experience in legal, compliance, regulatory, and/or risk management roles, with at least 3 years of experience advising organizations with respect to commercial pharmaceutical products.
Experience advising companies with respect to aesthetics products a strong plus. Global experience a plus.
Prior experience in a compliance leadership role with responsibility for implementing and managing a corporate compliance program.
Expert knowledge of healthcare and FDA regulatory compliance required, with proven command of the laws, regulations, and industry standards governing pharmaceutical and medical device operations within the US.
This includes FDA regulations on advertising, promotion, labeling, and Good Promotional Practices; FTC rules for product marketing; the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and related fraud and abuse regulations; the Sunshine Act and transparency requirements; HIPAA and data privacy considerations in healthcare; and global anti-bribery laws such as the FCPA.
Familiarity with current FDA/DOJ enforcement priorities and OIG compliance program guidance is expected.
Expertise in reviewing and advising on marketing materials, including social media content, particularly for and aesthetic products portfolio that includes a neuromodulator (toxin).
Demonstrated success in building and enhancing compliance programs.
Experience developing compliance policies, training programs, monitoring plans, and internal controls tailored to an organization’s risk profile.
Leadership and influence. Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of compliance and legal professionals, and to influence cross-functional teams and senior executives.
Experience in managing and mentoring compliance lawyers to successfully partner with business stakeholders and develop strong, trusted internal business relationships.
Comfortable operating at both strategic and detailed levels, from leading Board presentations to reviewing marketing materials or preparing field training slides for compliance accuracy.
Excellent communication and training abilities. Effective in distilling complex regulatory concepts into practical, digestible guidance for business audiences.
Strong writing skills for providing clear risk analysis and legal advice, policy drafting and preparing investigative reports.
Dynamic presenter capable of engaging employees in training sessions and fostering dialogue about ethical dilemmas.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation including base salary and annual performance bonus.
Flexible PTO, holidays, and parental leave.
Generous healthcare benefits, HSA match, 401k match, employer paid life and disability insurance, pet insurance, wellness discounts and much more!