Commercial Counsel- San Diego based

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, but few options.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. 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, 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 (Formerly Twitter) and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

Addresses a broad array of legal matters to support the Company’s Commercial, Corporate Affairs, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, and/or general administrative departments. Works closely with other members of the Legal and Compliance teams as well as internal business clients to address legal issues across several disciplines. Advises, conducts training, and offers legal support to business clients. Drafts and negotiates life sciences arrangements and contracts.

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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Works at the direction of the legal business partners and provides clear and business-savvy legal advice and risk guidance to commercial business partners and key stakeholders related to one or more of the following:

  • Commercial activities including review of promotional materials and resources, marketing concepts, salesforce initiatives and training and industry educational events

  • Legal projects and activities related to commercial products and compliance with specific legislation (Anti- Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act)

  • Supporting the company’s Commercial, Regulatory, Patient Advocacy, Corporate Communications, Medical Affairs and general administrative departments through late phase drug development, pre-commercialization, regulatory approval, and commercialization

  • Routine counseling on corporate issues, including interactions with business clients on cross-functional projects

  • Variety of activities such as licensing, collaborations, agency and third-party vendor contracting, and other matters, including contract negotiations and post-execution implementation of routine business arrangements

• Drafts, negotiates, and advises clients on a broad range of legal and contractual matters to support the Company’s business, including but not limited to vendor services agreements, consulting agreements, license agreements, etc.

• Interacts closely with business clients and third-party contracting parties to understand business requirements and ensure that contractual terms are consistent with the Company’s priorities and policies

• May draft and manage legal template documents and procedures

• Acts as advisor on legal issues involving the organization’s government and regulatory compliance

• Reviews contracts and other legal issues, and advises organization on appropriate legal action

• May counsel clients on trademarks, trade secrets, advertising law, privacy

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree and 5+ years practice as an attorney in a well-regarded law firm and experience with a life sciences company, and/or a reputable, highly rated law firm with a focus on representing life science companies, or a combination of both

• An active license to practice law in any state

• Ability to independently identify, analyze and render legal advice on complex issues

• Ability to draft and negotiate agreements

• Ability to deliver clear, concise and accurate advice, including the appropriate level of detail and anticipation of follow-up questions

• Ability to build consensus with diverse stakeholders and third parties and form strong, collaborative working relationships with clients

• Demonstrates proficiency and/or expertise in several of the following areas: general corporate matters, including corporate organization and governance, healthcare and regulatory compliance, drafting transactional documents and agreements, employment law, data privacy, risk management, contract management

• Expertise with respect to corporate compliance and transactional experience is required, including strong contract drafting skills

• Anticipates business and industry issues; recommends relevant process / technical / service improvements

• Demonstrates broad expertise or unique knowledge

• Applies in-depth expertise in discipline and broad knowledge of other closely related areas to improve efficiency of team

• Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams

• Good leadership, mentoring skills and abilities typically leads lower levels and/or indirect teams

• Excellent computer skills

• Excellent communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills

• Sees broader picture and longer-term impact on division/company

• Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency

• Excellent project management, strong project leadership skills

• Applies ingenuity and creativity to problem analysis and resolution in complicated and/or novel situations

• Influences internal/external business and/or industry issues that have an impact on Neurocrine

• Ability to understand strategic direction and incorporate it into tactical plans

• Ability to develop into an expert in a strategic job function

• Ability to develop a broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories and techniques within a strategic job function

• Research, Decision-making and planning, and organizational skills

• Team player focused on team and organizational success

• Integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness are core operating principles

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, 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.

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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $202,300.00-$292,975.00. 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 30% 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.