Senior Director, Counsel – Litigation, Legal Policy and Strategy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement strategies while providing counsel to senior leadership and the organization on litigation, policy engagement, and advocacy concerning laws, regulations, and trends influencing the pharmaceutical sector.

• Identify and evaluate proactive litigation and advocacy opportunities to further Lilly’s policy goals.

• Offer litigation advice to Government Affairs, Communications, Regulatory Affairs, and Lilly Value and Access.

• Create and review communications, comment letters, and other related documents.

• Oversee litigation, government investigations, and various disputes from strategic planning through to resolution.

• Direct and manage external legal counsel, including budget oversight, while coordinating internal efforts to achieve results.

• Collaborate with government entities, state attorneys general, trade associations, industry representatives, and external policy and counsel networks.

• Foster and sustain relationships across Lilly’s legal and business departments.

• Track and evaluate litigation, enforcement, and policy changes that impact drug development, pricing, access, and reimbursement.

• Report directly to the Associate Vice President, Assistant General Counsel – Litigation, Legal Policy & Strategy.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree alongside a Juris Doctor (J.D.).

• Valid license to practice law.

• Clerkship experience in a federal court of appeals.

• At least 8 years of experience as a practicing attorney.

• Proven experience in managing complex litigation and formulating and executing strategies within a global corporation and/or prestigious law firm.

• Demonstrated success in complex litigation at both trial and appellate levels, encompassing discovery, dispositive motions, trial proceedings, and appellate arguments.

• Background in litigating constitutional claims, statutory and regulatory challenges, and Administrative Procedure Act (APA) matters.

• Experience in engaging on intricate policy issues.

• Ability to quickly grasp complex new subject matters and exercise sound judgment.

• Strong client-service focus and executive presence.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.

• Experience in litigating class actions and issues related to state and federal healthcare programs.

• Background in managing litigation within the pharmaceutical industry or other highly regulated sectors.

• Eligible candidates must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.

• Lilly will not offer support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company bonus based partially on individual and company performance.

• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan.

• Pension plan.

• Paid vacation benefits.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent daycare flexible spending accounts.

• Life insurance and death benefit coverage.

• Time off and leave of absence policies.

• Well-being benefits, including an employee assistance program, fitness perks, and engaging employee clubs and activities.