US Commercial Brand Attorney - Job ID: USBA - Ascendis Pharma

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we're advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology. Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs.

Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills. Here you will be a contributor to our Vision 2030 Mission to be the leading Endocrinology Rare Disease Company while creating value in additional Therapeutic Areas through innovative business models and differentiating with Ascendis fundamentals.

The US Commercial Brand Attorney is an integral member of the legal teamandwill serve as a legal advisor for our Commercial business units and assist in executing strategy and brand objectives. This role will provide support and review of materials for commercial and medical affairs activities on risk assessments. Contributing to a comprehensive understanding of potential enterprise risk, escalation, and resolution while collaborating and integrating with Compliance, Regulatory, and other commercial units.

This hybrid role is based in Princeton, New Jersey and will report directly to the US General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for US Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology commercial and early-stage development pharmaceutical products

• Serve as legal advisor/core brand attorney to commercial, medical affairs, market access, and development teams, as assigned.
• Lead assigned cross-functional legal initiatives and brand, promotional, and other material review and medical drug information
• Collaborate with R&D, IP, and Compliance colleagues responsible for ensuring an aligned approach across multiple products
• Review business materials including brand plans, promotions, medical plans, training documents requiring legal input and advising internal clients
• Advise cross functional teams including clinical, product development, regulatory, medical affairs, and other clients on FDA regulator submissions, label negotiations, and privacy and data use
• Analyze, interpret, and apply government regulations, guidelines, and requirements

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical in-house brand commercial experience
• J.D. Degree from an accredited law school required
• J.D. licensed to practice in the US
• Bar membership in good standing
• Experience in contract, business, FDA, and drug laws and regulations specifically to the pharmaceutical industry
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness
• Comfortable working in an intense, fast-paced environment, must be responsive to the needs of the business partners, have a high energy level, be hands-on, and have the judgment/confidence to be able to execute under pressure in a timely way
• Demonstrated legal judgement and business acumen
• Superior problem-solving, written, and oral skills that allow one to present clear recommendations that will help us achieve our business objectives, while working independently
• An ability to meet competing deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously, technical knowledge, and work collaboratively in a global environment
• Proven ability to assess and calibrate effectively to communicate legal risks to senior management and others  

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
• Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Professional Development
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various incentive compensation plans
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance  
• Mental Health resources
• Paid leave benefits for new parents