Senior Director, Legal - US Commercial
Location: Chadds Ford
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery,
development, and commercialization of novel medicines to meet
serious unmet medical needs in oncology and inflammation and
autoimmunity. Incyte is committed to the rigorous pursuit of
research and development excellence to improve the lives of
patients, make a difference in health care, and build sustainable
value. The Company strives to discover and develop first-in-class
and best-in-class medicines-advancing a diverse portfolio of large
and small molecules. Job Summary (Primary function) The Senior
Director, Legal – US Commercial provides regulatory, transactional,
and general legal support to the U.S. commercial organization. The
attorney will support various aspects of Market Access activities,
including trade and distribution, contract strategy,
communications, and patient access and support. Essential Functions
of the Job (Key responsibilities) Develops a thorough understanding
of and familiarity with the company’s business, its operations, its
people, products, markets, facilities, customers and competitors
and utilizes that knowledge in working with stakeholders to
mitigate risks. Establishes a rapport and a constructive working
relationship with business unit management and personnel at all
levels to encourage and continue the proactive use of in-house
legal counsel. Provides day-to-day legal advice and transactional
support regarding a wide range of activities and programs related
to the commercial and scientific activities in the United States,
including: Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a robust set of
contracts related to the distribution, dispensing, and
reimbursement of pharmaceuticals, as well as services that relevant
customers may provide. Review promotional and educational materials
involving the Company’s products via the Medical, Legal, Regulatory
(MLR) process. Assess current legal trends and enforcement
priorities in the rapidly evolving Market Access areas and
communicate updates to clients in a timely fashion. Assess proposed
service arrangements with Market Access customers and vendors.
Analyze and apply knowledge of the various statutes, regulations
and guidance documents applicable to proposed Market Access
activities. Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts
including, but not limited to, master service agreements,
consulting agreements, licensing agreements, and confidentiality
agreements. As assigned, manage and/or direct the contracting work
of contract specialists and oversee Legal’s responsibility for
contract administration for assigned business or medical/scientific
areas. Identify training needs and provide legal training to
employees and consultants. Identify, calibrate, and communicate
nature and extent of risks associated with commercial and
scientific activities for clear and consistent decision-making.
Collaborate cross-functionally to proactively manage risks by
understanding business goals and developing solutions with partners
to achieve those goals. Build constructive working relationships
and operates as an active member of both Global Legal and US
commercial teams. Demonstrate leadership by seeking to improve ways
for Legal to operate with an eye towards gaining efficiencies or
similar enhancements. Handle such other legal matters as may be
assigned by this person’s direct supervisor and/or the head of the
legal department. Qualifications (Minimal acceptable level of
education, work experience, and competency) J.D. or equivalent as
well as bar admission and active membership in good standing in at
least one United States state bar. 7 years of experience working as
in-house legal counsel with a pharmaceutical or a biotechnology
company, or in the life sciences practice group of a law firm.
Legal experience addressing Market Access-related legal issues in a
pharmaceutical company is preferred. A solid working knowledge of
pharmaceutical Market Access practices as well as the statutes,
regulations and guidance documents applicable to these activities
(e.g., federal and state anti-kickback statutes, government price
reporting statutes and regulations (Medicaid, 340B, Veterans
Healthcare Act), OIG guidance documents and opinions, the Federal
False Claims Act, and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, regulations
and guidance documents). Experience launching a drug product, as
well as supporting sales and marketing with advertising, promotion,
and labeling issues is preferred. Experience providing legal advice
for a wide range of regulatory matters, including but not limited
to, FDA and OIG regulations applicable to the pharmaceutical
industry. Strong written and verbal communications skills,
including the ability to communicate concisely, integrate legal and
business knowledge, and provide balanced advice regarding risks.
Strong attention to detail. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
of products. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously,
handle highly sensitive information appropriately, and flourish in
a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the
ability to interact in a professional manner with employees at all
levels of the organization. Ability to travel within the United
States, up to 10% of time Disclaimer: The above statements are
intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed
by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an
exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and
qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify
such duties as required. Incyte Corporation is committed to
creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer. The Incyte hiring organization processes your
personal data to manage your job application in order to enter into
an employment relationship with you if you are the successful
candidate. During the process, you may be asked to respond to
questions that will screen out your application if you do not meet
certain objective criteria required by the job. You may have the
right to access, delete, restrict, edit, move, or object to the use
of your personal data. You may also have a right to report concerns
to the authority responsible for data privacy in the country where
the position is based or where you live or work. By accessing this
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stored or transferred to, how long we keep it, and contact
information for Incyte, Incyte’s data protection officer, and your
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