Director, Commercial Legal Senior Counsel

About Vertex Inc. Vertex is the Decision-to-Defense™ global indirect tax and compliance company. We help enterprises control indirect tax and compliance across the transaction lifecycle-so outcomes can be proved and improved with confidence. Our purpose is to ensure businesses and communities thrive through trusted transactions. Global compliance now lives inside the transaction. So does Vertex-helping enterprises prove outcomes from determination to defense.

Vertex Inc.

When it has to be right, you Vertex™.

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vertexinc.com

1,001-5,000 employees

Software Development

King of Prussia, PA

Public Company

71k LinkedIn followers

Raised $345M

• Active membership in good standing with a state bar.
• At least  7+ years of post-JD experience in healthcare law within the
• biopharma company, law firm, or combination of both.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective
• working relationships.
• Apply sound business judgment and ethical decision-making, with a proactive
• and solutions-oriented approach.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple
• priorities.
• At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay
• informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek
• talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound
• judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making,
• drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for
• patients.
• $214,400 - $321,600
• The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the
• base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible
• for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible
• for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base
• salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies,
• experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
• At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading
• benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial,
• family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to
• support their growth and aspirations.  From medical, dental and vision benefits
• to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer
• and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan
• repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k)
• and so much more.
• 1.    Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
• 2.    On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
• Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @
• Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
• Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
• Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for
• Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process
• and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the
• applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager,
• or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com

• At Vertex, we are a transformative biotechnology company dedicated to creating
• new possibilities in medicine to improve lives. With five transformative
• medicines for cystic fibrosis, a pioneering gene therapy for sickle cell disease
• and transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia, and a first-in-class non-opioid therapy
• for moderate to severe acute pain, we are at the forefront of healthcare
• innovation. Our robust pipeline and commitment to investing billions in R&D over
• the past two decades reflect our mission to transform the treatment of serious
• diseases.
• As Director, Commercial Legal Senior Counsel – Genetic Kidney, you will play a
• pivotal role in Vertex’s highly respected Legal and Compliance Department, based
• at our global headquarters in Boston, MA. Our department thrives on trust,
• collaboration, and a shared commitment to growth and development. We value
• attorneys who bring thoughtful judgment, practical solutions, and a commitment
• to contributing to our culture, development initiatives, and pro bono efforts.
• The Director, Commercial Legal Senior Counsel – Genetic Kidney will provide
• strategic, practical legal counsel that helps shape commercialization priorities
• for Vertex’s U.S. and global Genetic Kidney teams. Reporting to the Senior
• Director, Assistant General Counsel, this role will serve as a trusted advisor
• that partners closely with key commercialization stakeholders, including Sales &
• Promotion, Public Affairs, Patient Advocacy, and Corporate Communications and
• serve on various review committees.
• The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in healthcare law, with a proven
• track record of advising on legal issues related to healthcare fraud and abuse
• law, advertising and promotion, scientific exchange, patient support, and
• interactions with healthcare professionals. This role requires a strategic
• thinker with exceptional communication skills and the ability to navigate
• complex regulatory frameworks while advancing business objectives.
• This is an opportunity to advise on evolving commercialization priorities across
• the product lifecycle, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and help shape
• practical legal strategies in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• commercialization teams, providing strategic counsel on commercialization
• initiatives and business priorities.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice on advertising and
• promotion, scientific exchange, healthcare fraud and abuse, patient support,
• and other matters related to the commercialization of prescription drugs.
• Advise stakeholders on the interpretation and application of healthcare laws,
• regulations, agency guidance, and enforcement trends.
• Identify emerging legal risks and opportunities and recommend proactive,
• workable solutions that support compliant business execution.
• Translate complex legal and regulatory considerations into clear guidance for
• a range of business audiences.
• Partner with U.S. Sales and Marketing, Global Commercial Strategy, Medical
• Affairs, Patient Advocacy and Corporate Commutations.
• Participate actively in communication, medical and label review committees
• ensuring compliance and alignment with business goals.
• Build productive working relationships with internal stakeholders to align
• legal strategies with business priorities.
• Contribute to department-wide initiatives, including culture-building and pro
• bono programs.
• Provide counsel on healthcare laws, including the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
• Act and associated regulations, anti-kickback statutes, the False Claims Act
• and Lanham Act.
• Support compliant interactions with patients, caregivers, healthcare
• professionals and other healthcare stakeholders.
• Apply sound judgement to identify, assess and mitigate legal and reputation
• risks.
• Help safeguard Vertex’s integrity while enabling the business to meet
• commercialization objectives.
• Experience supporting pre- and post-launch biopharmaceutical products.
• Demonstrated experience advising on healthcare regulatory and compliance
• matters, including advertising and promotion, healthcare fraud and abuse,
• patient support, scientific exchange, and interactions with healthcare
• stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act,
• anti-kickback statutes, the False Claims Act, the Lanham Act and related
• regulations and guidance.
• Experience advising communication review committees and providing guidance on
• FDA’s CFL, payor and SIUU guidance.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal
• concepts to diverse audiences and influence key stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply sound
• judgement and develop practical legal solutions.