Senior Counsel — Operations and Pharmacy Legal

Job overview

The Senior Counsel — Operations and Pharmacy Legal role is listed in Florham Park, NJ; the posting does not specify a work arrangement or numeric compensation. The role supports Operations stakeholders, including AbbVie’s onsite pharmacy. AbbVie’s mission is to deliver medicines and solutions for serious health issues. The counsel provides legal guidance on pharmacy regulation, controlled substances, licensure, and commercial contracts, helping business teams manage risk and meet legal and regulatory requirements.

What you'll do

• Advise cross-functional teams on commercial, regulatory, and operational matters
• interpret applicable laws and regulations
• draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts
• advise the specialty pharmacy on federal and state pharmacy laws and controlled substance requirements
• support pharmacy licenses, permits, renewals, and audits
• help maintain pharmacy policies, procedures, and training materials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior counsel

pharmacy legal

operations

florham park nj

abbvie

pharmacy regulation

controlled substances

commercial contracts

pharmacy licensure

juris doctor

active law license

5+ years’ relevant experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.

Why this role

Requires a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, an active license to practice law in the job location, at least five years of relevant experience, and experience advising on pharmacy-related legal matters.

About the employer

AbbVie is hiring for this role. Industry: Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing. Sector: 32.