Senior Director, Regulatory and Litigation Counsel

Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical Research Organization committed to advancing public health through innovation, advocacy, and collaboration. The Company works at the intersection of science, policy, and law to shape a healthcare environment that supports innovation and affordability.

The team is seeking a Senior Director, Regulatory & Litigation Counsel to provide legal guidance on complex state law issues affecting the pharmaceutical industry. This role will focus on advising internal teams and member companies on matters related to:

• Prescription Drug Affordability Boards (PDABs)
• Health insurance benefit mandates and coverage requirements
• Administrative law and regulatory compliance
• State and local legislative and regulatory developments impacting the pharmaceutical sector

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health law, with a proven ability to navigate multifaceted legal landscapes and influence policy outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel on state-level PDABs, insurance benefit mandates, and administrative law issues.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret state and local legislative and regulatory proposals affecting the pharmaceutical industry.
• Develop and execute legal strategies to support advocacy efforts at the state and local levels.
• Collaborate with government affairs, policy, and member company teams to assess legal risks and opportunities.
• Draft legal memoranda, position papers, and regulatory comments.
• Represent the association in meetings with policymakers, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Support litigation and administrative proceedings as needed.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• Minimum of 4 years of legal experience, preferably in health law, administrative law, or pharmaceutical regulation.
• Deep understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes.
• Experience advising on PDABs, insurance mandates, and pharmaceutical policy issues strongly preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, policy-driven environment.