Discmedicine
Director, Legal and Compliance
Massachusetts - Hybrid. Posted 2 months ago
The role
The Director, Legal and Compliance provides legal and compliance counseling on strategic and tactical initiatives. This person supports all aspects of commercialization, regulatory compliance, promotional review, and data privacy across all departments.
What you will do
- Provide strategic legal and compliance guidance to support business objectives across all departments
- Serve as legal reviewer on promotional and medical review committees
- Collaborate with the commercial and medical affairs organization to navigate product launch and market entry
- Enhance compliance culture and promote effective cross-functional initiatives
- Partner with Data Protection Officer to support and enhance global data privacy program
- Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments and privacy risk assessments
- Partner effectively with the broader Legal team and internal clients
- Contribute to enhancement of compliance program through policies, trainings, and monitoring
- Develop and maintain knowledge of key laws, regulations, and industry guidance
- Manage and coordinate work with outside counsel
Required qualifications
- JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active member of state bar in good standing
- 10+ years experience in the pharmaceutical industry, at a law firm and/or in-house legal or compliance department
- Comprehensive understanding of FDA regulations, healthcare compliance laws, and data privacy laws
- Proven ability to partner effectively with teams to achieve business goals while mitigating legal risks
Nice to have
- Experience supporting product launches and navigating the complexities of commercialization in the healthcare sector
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
About the company
Disc Medicine is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing novel treatments for patients who suffer from serious hematologic diseases. The company values collaboration, professional development, and scientific integrity.