Sr Corporate Counsel Corporate Affairs Policy WW Legal
Sr Corporate Counsel Corporate Affairs Policy WW Legal
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$ 219800 - 366400
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Job Description
ROLE SUMMARY:
Be Part of the Breakthroughs that change Patients Lives
All over the world Pfizer colleagues work together to positively impact health for everyone everywhere. Our colleagues have the opportunity to grow and develop a career that offers both individual and company success; be part of an ownership culture that values diversity and where all colleagues are energized and engaged and have the ability to impact health and lives of millions of people. Pfizer a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry is continuously seeking top talent who are inspired by our purpose to innovate to bring therapies that significantly improve lives.
This position at Pfizer entails delivering legal counsel pertaining to company communications public affairs initiatives and policy matters on a wide range of issues with a focus on formulating legal policy strategies. Key responsibilities include assessing legislation and regulations offering legal guidance to stakeholders managing external counsel negotiating agreements and actively engaging in legal risk management and advocacy initiatives. Close collaboration with the broader Legal Division is essential to ensure a cohesive approach to matters affecting Pfizers Corporate Affairs division while also monitoring evolving legal and policy trends. The role involves representing Pfizer within industry trade associations and external stakeholders.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role you will:
Work closely with the Corporate Affairs Division and other business units to provide legal support and ensure alignment with Pfizers strategic goals.
Offer legal counsel on corporate communications including executive leader communications on a broad range of issues
Collaborate with the Office of the CEO to provide legal guidance on external engagements.
Provide legal support for the Pfizer School of Science.
Provide legal guidance for Pfizers advocacy efforts at the local state national and international levels. You will be responsible for providing legal advice on a wide range of policy issues related to for example healthcare innovation R&D pricing regulatory intellectual property (IP) market access and competition
Provide direct legal support to the business policy & public affairs team on a wide range of policy issues and public affairs initiatives.
In partnership with relevant Pfizer teams develop a proactive global policy strategy on a range of issues including IP; support global markets with policy advocacy and initiatives.
Analyze and interpret laws regulations and policies related to the pharmaceutical industry and provide actionable advice to stakeholders.
Review Corporate Affairs funding contribution requests and negotiate charitable contribution and sponsorship agreements.
Monitor and analyze emerging legal and policy trends and issues that could impact Pfizers business on a wide range of policy issue.
Represent Pfizer in interactions with government officials industry groups multilateral organizations and other external stakeholders.
Establish and nurture relationships and networks with key stakeholders to drive legal policy initiatives on a global scale.
Participate in the development and implementation of training programs on legal policy issues for internal stakeholders.
Develop relationships and collaborate with other members of the Legal Division to provide comprehensive and coordinated legal input for policy and public affairs initiatives.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of Pfizers legal policy function by developing and implementing best practices.
Hold the responsibility to manage external counsel and other service providers to ensure quality costeffective legal support.
Participate in the development and implementation of Pfizers legal risk management strategies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school or equivalent.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a legal role preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
Experience supporting corporate/enterprisewide communications including executive leader communications on high profile issues.
Demonstrated ability providing legal guidance on enterprisewide communication strategies.
Proven understanding of and experience advising on advertising and promotion regulations.
Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and its regulatory environment including knowledge and understanding of the regulatory procedures for vaccines and therapeutics.
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers develop and coach others oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
General understanding of education law.
Demonstrate exceptional communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to articulate complex legal issues clearly and effectively.
Possess excellent legal research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex laws and regulations.
Proven experience in policy development and implementation.
Exhibit strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
Demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism with a commitment to ethical practices.
Ability to lead and work effectively within a highly matrixed environment.
Other Job Details:
Last Date to Apply for Job: April 28 2025
Additional Location Information: New York NY
Work Location Assignment:Must be able to work from assigned Pfizer office 23 days per week or as needed by the business
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care providers name address and the type of payments or other value received generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification which Pfizer intends to pursue reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse your name address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age gender identity or gender expression national origin disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an EVerify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
