Senior Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal - job 4 of 4
Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
Job Description
The Senior Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal, will be responsible for executing comprehensive legal strategies to build and implement federal and state policy initiatives to support access for AbbVie products in the U.S. This role will focus on key external engagements for active policy shaping and external messaging strategy.
In addition, this role will participate in cross-functional engagements with related Legal, Government Affairs, Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC), and/or business counterparts as needed to inform strategic initiatives or build cohesive AbbVie strategies.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop in-depth knowledge of AbbVie’s business, company imperatives, and keep abreast of changes in laws and government policies that affect client areas.
- Provide clear advice to Government Affairs and business clients on key federal and state laws, regulations, and policies, including the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare and Medicaid laws, the Affordable Care Act, 340B, FDA regulations, OIG guidance, and others.
- Work with legal department managers to resolve complex legal matters efficiently, and advise legal department managers of project developments in a timely manner.
- Help direct the work of outside counsel and define project objectives, and manage projects.
- Comply with applicable AbbVie policies and procedures.
- Work cross-functionally and find solutions for business clients consistent with the law, policies/procedures, and AbbVie’s Code of Conduct.
Qualifications
- Law degree from an ABA accredited law school and in good standing with the state bar of the jurisdiction in which your office will be located (or ability to gain licensure in the state in which your office will be located) required.
- Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience practicing law, preferably in a law firm, the government, a trade association, and/or in house required.
- Preferred experience practicing law focused on legislative and/or regulatory policy issues in a health care, pharmaceutical, or related industry.
- In-house government or trade association experience a plus.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.
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As a Senior Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal at AbbVie, you will play a vital role in supporting the mission of discovering and delivering innovative solutions that cater to serious health issues. Located in the vibrant city of Washington, DC, this position is all about fostering impactful federal and state policy initiatives that ensure access to AbbVie’s products across the U.S. You will be in the thick of things, engaging with external stakeholders to shape policy and develop effective messaging strategies. Collaboration is key here; you'll interact with various teams including Legal, Government Affairs, and Compliance, offering your expertise on pertinent laws and regulations like the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare, Medicaid, and more. Your wealth of knowledge will guide these teams through complex legal challenges, resolving matters efficiently and maintaining seamless communication throughout the organization. To excel in this role, you should be equipped with a law degree from an ABA accredited school, along with a substantial practice background—ideally 7+ years—in a relevant environment. This is a chance to leverage your legal skills in a meaningful way, contribute to AbbVie’s mission, and make a profound difference in healthcare access. If you're passionate about the intersection of law and health policy, then this is the role for you!
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