[Hiring] Compliance Counsel @Bavarian Nordic

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Role Description

Our vision for our new Compliance Counsel, North America is a fully integrated business partner who embodies our organization’s aptitude for innovation and believes that together we can do more to advance public health.
• Serve as the lead Compliance Counsel and primary contracting attorney for the U.S and Canadian Compliance Program.
• Support Medical, Commercial and Sales initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally with commercial, medical, and market access teams to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and relevant industry codes.
• Provide exposure to vaccine commercialization and broader compliance initiatives globally.
• Support a range of legal and compliance matters, including reviewing marketing and sales materials in compliance with regulatory guidance and state law principles.
• Responsible for policy and procedure development, training and education, and auditing and monitoring activities in coordination with the Global Legal & Compliance team.
• Opportunity for this role to be based remotely within the United States for someone with availability for East Coast hours and occasional travel.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist and lead the development, implementation and execution of the North American Compliance Program.
• Develop strong business knowledge and collaborate with colleagues to deliver fair, well-constructed contracts.
• Provide ongoing advice and support related to a wide variety of contracts.
• Lead, anticipate, and drive solutions for a range of legal and business issues.
• Provide advice regarding commercial/business disputes related to contracts.
• Review, implement, communicate, enforce, and monitor contract process compliance.
• Work closely with Head of Legal & Compliance, North America and outside counsel on relevant matters.
• Maintain efficiency and timely response to internal stakeholders.
• Provide advice and counsel on issues related to vaccines commercialization in North America.
• Conduct legal research as needed.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor from accredited universities.
• Member in good standing with a state bar in the United States with eligibility for in-house practice.
• 2-4 years of experience developing and implementing a comprehensive compliance program for health care or pharmaceutical companies.
• Familiarity with drafting and negotiating all types of commercial agreements.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Commitment to cultural values of being persistent pioneers, embracing change, inclusivity and teamwork.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn new skills and areas of the law.
• High level of integrity supported by sound judgement and ethics.
• Availability for occasional travel, including internationally (