Senior Commercial Counsel

Senior Commercial Counsel Location: US CA San Diego Who We Are: At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs. What We Do: Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids,* as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie) About the Role: The Sr. Commercial Counsel serves as a key legal partner to the Company’s commercial organization, providing practical, business-focused legal advice across a broad range of commercial activities, including Sales, Marketing, Commercial Operations, Market Access, and Medical initiatives. This role supports complex commercial matters in the pharmaceutical industry while ensuring compliance with applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and Company policies. _ Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to): Provide clear, practical legal advice and risk guidance to key stakeholders across the commercial organization including marketing, sales, market access, patient services, and medical affairs focused on the following: Commercial activities, including operations and analytics initiatives, sales and marketing strategies, training, and medical education Legal matters related to commercial products and compliance with applicable healthcare laws and regulations, including the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Strategic and tactical legal advice on commercial issues, including support for cross-functional initiatives in partnership with Regulatory, Compliance, and Medical Affairs Draft, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including vendor services agreements, data purchase and license agreements, market research arrangements, speaker bureau and advisory board agreements, market access and distribution related contracts, and other commercial initiatives Advise on promotional and non-promotional materials, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, OPDP guidance, and applicable healthcare laws Partner closely with business clients to understand business requirements and ensure strategies and contractual terms align with Company priorities and policies Counsel on product lifecycle initiatives, including new indications, label expansions, and market differentiation strategies Support government price reporting, reimbursement strategies, and interactions with payers and PBMs Assist with training internal stakeholders on legal and compliance requirements Manage and coordinate legal matters handled by outside counsel Other duties as assigned Requirements: Juris Doctor (JD) degree Active license to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction 7+ years of legal experience, including experience at a well-regarded law firm and/or in-house with a life sciences company Experience supporting a commercial organization within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry strongly preferred Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical business practices Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a focus on organizational success Ability to exercise independent judgment in identifying, analyzing, and providing legal advice on complex commercial issues Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills Ability to deliver clear, concise, and actionable legal advice tailored to business needs Proven ability to build consensus and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency Strong drafting and negotiation skills Effective project management and leadership skills Practical, solutions-oriented approach to novel or complex issues Ability to align legal advice with strategic business objectives Strong research, decision-making, planning, and organizational skills Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer. We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description. _ The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $204,100.00-$278,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 35% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.