Associate Counsel - Commercial (Hybrid - Warren)

PTC Therapeutics is a global commercial biopharmaceutical company. For over 25 years our team has been deeply committed to a unified purpose: Extending life's moments for children and adults living with a rare disease.

At PTC, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team, fostering a strong sense of belonging.

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The PTC Legal Teamstrives to be a valuedbusinesspartneracceleratinginnovation andaccess to our medicines for patients in need, whilebalancing opportunity andriskin the conduct of our work.In every matter we handle, we strive to:

• Provide business-focused advice, solutions and support;

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the business;

• Anticipate challenges and remove obstacles;

• Communicate promptly, clearly andeffectively;

• Navigatethelegal landscape,identifying risks and formulating alternativeswhere possible; and

• Exemplify the PTCExpectations.

The Associate Counsel - Commercial is a hybrid position and provides legal support primarily for PTC's commercial and field-facing functions (including but not limited to sales, marketing, medical affairs, market access and reimbursement, and patient advocacy) in North America. Working in close partnership and collaboration with their direct manager and/or senior attorneys, the role provides hands-on, day-to-day legal support and advice, and business partnership for the US and Canada commercial teams, on a wide range of legal matters, including: legal support for contracts such as vendor agreements, HCP agreements, Specialty Pharmacy Agreements; regulatory matters and government interactions; review of sales and marketing plans, promotional and medical materials, grants and sponsorships; and compliance matters. This individual is also responsible for helping to ensure PTC's adherence to the applicable laws, regulations, guidance and industry standards within the region. This includes, but may not be limited to, applicable anti-corruption, anti-kickback, privacy, fraud and abuse, anti-bribery and transparency laws.

He/She works cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources as required on legal issues, supports and identifies opportunities to advance the commercial business objectives, proactively identifies legal risks, engages appropriate key stakeholders around risk awareness and mitigation and provides support to help ensure actions/outcomes are aligned at the global, regional and, as applicable, country level. This involves close collaboration with the internal business teams to ensure an understanding of their needs and to foster a trusted partnership around legal matters.

Additional in-house experience, including supporting litigation, human resources and clinical trials, helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews and negotiates material agreements for internal customers/departments in an effective, efficient and time-sensitive manner.

• Provides timely and practical legal advice and support, identifies and resolves critical legal and business issues arising from transactions.

• Reviews promotional, medical and disease awareness materials for compliance with US laws and regulations.

• Represents the Legal function on the appropriate grants review committee(s) and other committees as needed.

• Plays a key role in building and driving a culture of compliance within the region and throughout the organization.

• Perform other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and a minimum of 5 year total experience with two (2) years law firm and three (2) years life science experience, including in-house role(s) within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related environment, preferably supporting rare disease products.

• License to practice law in a US state.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of life-science/pharmaceutical regulations and industry guidance including, but not limited to, anti-corruption, anti-bribery laws; data privacy laws; transparency laws; industry codes and guidance; rules and regulations regarding the promotion of pharmaceuticals; and regulations and standards within the assigned region.

• Experience supporting commercial operations functions including but not limited to product launches.

• Demonstrated leadership and management of legal issues and processes.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication, ability to communicate effectively in a complex organization, and ability to influence without direct authority.

• Demonstrated ability to combine a high level of energy and a strong work ethic with a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic environment that strives to exceed expectations.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
• Travel up to 20%

Expected Base Salary Range:

$197,100 - $240,000 USD. The base salary offered will be contingent on assessment of candidate education level, background, and experience relative to the requirements of the position they are being considered for, as well as review of internal equity.

In addition to base salary, PTC employees are also eligible for short- and long-term incentives.All eligible employees may also enroll in PTC's medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings plans.

EEO Statement:

PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

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