Remote Director, Pharma Corporate Counsel

The Director, Corporate Counsel will provide strategic and pragmatic day-to-day legal support for one or more marketed pharmaceutical brands in the United States. This attorney will serve as a primary legal advisor to sales and marketing stakeholders with a strong focus on direct brand support, promotional committee review, and counseling on sales and marketing tactics across the product lifecycle.The ideal candidate brings substantial experience advising on issues affecting commercialized pharmaceutical products, including review of promotional and non-promotional materials, field medical content, market access communications, sales training, patient support initiatives, and/or external engagement programs. This role requires sound judgment, strong cross-functional partnership skills, and the ability to deliver practical, risk-based advice in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to understand and apply legal risks within his/her areas of responsibility, and clearly and appropriately communicate those risks for client consideration. As a Director within the Legal team, it is expected the individual will also work independently, be able to develop well- reasoned positions, and know when to appropriately escalate complex and unique topics for further discussion and consideration.Experience with contract drafting and negotiation is not required, but would be highly valued, particularly with respect to technical operations, supply chain, and market access arrangements.This role can be located in Otsuka's Princeton, NJ or Rockville, MD offices, or it can be remote, but availability during US Eastern time zone business hours is mandatory. No matter where the role is located, up to 25% travel is required based upon business needs.At Otsuka our mission is to create new products for better health worldwide.

Our purpose is to defy limitation so others can too.Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.Serve as lead legal advisor for assigned marketed product(s) and provide practical, strategic counseling to brand teams and senior business leaders.Lead in legal review through the Promotional Review Committee, as assigned, and related review forums for:Consumer and HCP promotional materialsDigital, social, and print advertisingSales training materialsMarket access and payer-facing materialsField medical and medical information materialsCorporate affairs and external communications contentPatient support and disease awareness materialsAdvise sales, marketing, and commercial stakeholders on day-to-day business tactics, campaigns, and brand strategy in a manner consistent with legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.Counsel on applicable laws, regulations, and guidance, including:FDA promotional requirements and enforcement trendsFTC advertising and endorsement requirementsCAN-SPAM and related digital marketing requirementsFederal Anti-Kickback StatuteFalse Claims ActOIG guidance and enforcementPhRMA Code and other industry considerationsState law considerations relevant to promotional and commercial practicesProvide legal guidance on common commercial and engagement tactics, including:Speaker programs and speaker trainingPatient ambassador and testimonial programsInfluencer and creator campaignsAdvisory boards and consultant engagementsCopay, patient support, and reimbursement-related communicationsMarket research, sponsorships, donations, and grantsMaintain a deep and current awareness of evolving applicable laws and regulations, as well as interpretations, advisory comments, enforcement actions and policy issues;Effectively partner with colleagues in Commercial, Promotion Compliance, Privacy, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Corporate Affairs, and/or Marketing Operations to respond to issues requiring legal support;Provide guidance to multi-functional teams to ensure compliance with company policies and legal/regulatory requirements; andPerform other legal, administrative and corporate duties upon request.Additional Director ResponsibilitiesSolutions Analysis Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature.PoliciesandProceduresDevelopment: Contributetothedraftingofpolicies,procedures,andrelatedguidelineswithinanarea of expertise to meet defined key principles and ensure compliance with external requirements.Internal Client Relationship Management: Contribute to the management of partnering relationships with internal clients, building effective working relationships, and providing high-quality professional services to support in delivering business strategy and plans.Inform