LEAD HEALTHCARE LAWYER

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Cancer doesn’t care how it disrupts the course of lives. We do. Since our founding, we have pursued one goal: develop targeted cancer therapies to improve outcomes for cancer patients. This singular focus has positioned us as a leader in the expanding field of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for the treatment of cancer. At ImmunoGen, each of us is driven by a shared conviction that by advancing precise, targeted cancer therapies, we have the power to offer more good days to patients and their families ― now. It is why we come to work each and every day, and it is what will continue to motivate and energize us in the years to come.

ImmunoGen is currently looking for a healthcare lawyer to join our Legal team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be a member of a dynamic, growing Legal team focused on providing high-quality legal and compliance services to the organization. As the lead healthcare lawyer, you will be a pivotal contributor to the growth and evolution of the Company by educating and advising on commercial and compliance matters. You will provide legal, compliance and strategic guidance to various cross-functional teams supporting the Company’s commercial business and product development. You will report to the Company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and work closely with the Chief Compliance Officer and other Legal team members across a range of matters. To be successful, you will have previous and deep experience as a healthcare lawyer/brand attorney, providing commercial, regulatory, and compliance advice to business clients, guiding the development of compliance programs and policies, conducting relevant training on matters relating to commercial and compliance operations, and engaging in medical and promotional material reviews. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a demonstrated ability to parallel process multiple projects with competing timelines and evolving priorities. This is an opportunity to be a part of a growing biotech focused on cancer drug development with a thriving mission-focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Your background and experience will allow you to
• Provide business-oriented and compliance-minded commercial legal advice to cross-functional teams and stakeholders involved in the Company’s commercial activities
• Review and advise on commercial and medical affairs materials and tactics; participate in relevant review committees
• Provide legal support on a broad range of brand and commercialization strategies
• Partner with the Chief Legal Officer and the Chief Compliance Officer on the development, customization, and implementation of a comprehensive healthcare compliance program to support the commercialization of its first pharmaceutical product, including the implementation of a range of policies, procedures training, and auditing and monitoring programs
• Provide business-oriented and compliance-minded legal advice to the Company’s medical affairs organization
• Participate on other commercial and medical affairs committees (e.g., congress planning, grants committee) on an as-needed basis
• Solicit and integrate business feedback from various stakeholders in the development of commercial and compliance programs, policies, and guidelines
• Appreciate complex and nuanced commercial and compliance matters, with an ability to engage in strategic discussions with executives and business teams to optimize the Company’s position

Life at ImmunoGen

At ImmunoGen, we are looking for forward-thinking talent with diverse experiences and a track record of success, leadership skills, a demonstrated ability to take initiative, and a passion for improving the lives of those living with cancer. To succeed here is to care ― care about what we do, why we do it, and each other. We are working hard to bring hope to our patients and their families, which inspires our teams to aim high and honor our commitment to continuous improvement.

At ImmunoGen, collaboration is not a construct. It is at the core of everything we do and shows up in how we work every day. Here, your ideas and experience matter. We value driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment; who can think about our future and see the promise before us; who anticipate risks and opportunities; who are willing to learn and adapt to change; who are inclusive and eager.

Together, we rise to the challenge before us, advancing our programs on the strength of our deep scientific and commercial expertise and energized by the opportunity to change long-standing treatment paradigms. We pride ourselves on the work that we do, and know that it is a privilege to work in the oncology space and to dedicate our days to helping patients.

Our Unique Opportunity

It’s an exciting time for our organization. The US FDA recently granted accelerated approval for ELAHERE™ (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx) for the treatment of folate receptor alpha (FRα)-positive, platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, marking our transition into a fully-integrated oncology company. This is just the beginning, as we embark on an exciting new chapter as a leader in the development and commercialization of innovative oncology products.

Joining ImmunoGen now will give you the unique opportunity to create a lasting impact ― to make your mark on the work that we are doing by leveraging your experience to shape our first commercial launch and the go-forward organization.

Qualifications

• This role is best suited for a seasoned and strategic healthcare lawyer/brand attorney possessing a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school, an active license in Massachusetts or another state to practice law, and at least 7 years of relevant legal experience. In-house experience at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company is strongly preferred. Additionally, the ideal person for this role will have
• Demonstrated experience and accomplishment in a broad range of commercial legal and compliance matters relevant to the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry
• Experience advising on statutes, regulations, and guidance documents applicable to the advertising and promotion of prescription drugs, including federal and state anti-kickback statutes, state drug pricing transparency laws, OIG guidance documents and advisory opinions, the False Claims Act, and the PhRMA Code of Conduct
• Proven ability to quickly assess fact patterns and/or situations and provide guidance based on sound judgment and common sense
• Experience advising business stakeholders at all levels of an organization on strategic and tactical matters
• Excellent oral and written communication skills that enable effective interactions with internal client groups, colleagues on the Legal team, and external legal counsel
• Willingness to develop and provide mentorship to clients and peers within the Legal team
• Awareness of the landscape of relevant developments in laws applicable to the Company’s current and planned business and able to provide appropriate guidance to the Company
• A proven ability to organize and execute multiple complex tasks in parallel, ensuring that deliverables are completed in a timely manner
• High attention to detail and accuracy as well as comfort working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• A desire to become well-versed in the business environment of the Company
• A commitment to be a collegial team player with a healthy sense of humor

Our Benefits

We believe in the potential of our people and foster a supportive environment that develops our folks, rewards performance, and incentivizes long-term success. From excellent benefits and competitive compensation to ownership in the company, we want to inspire our employees.

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive salary and bonus plans
• Top-tier health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Generous paid holidays, time off, and parental leave
• Comprehensive package of benefits plans
• 401K Retirement Savings plan offering a company matching contribution
• New hire and annual restricted stock unit and stock option awards for all employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• 3:2 office workday for flexible working arrangements
• Stipends for learning opportunities

About ImmunoGen

ImmunoGen is developing the next generation of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) to improve outcomes for cancer patients. By generating targeted therapies with enhanced anti-tumor activity and favorable tolerability profiles, we aim to disrupt the progression of cancer and offer our patients more good days. We call this our commitment to TARGET A BETTER NOW™. Learn more about who we are, what we do, and how we do it at www.immunogen.com.

At ImmunoGen, targeting a better life for people with cancer is what we do, and we believe that a diverse and inclusive team is essential to achieving this. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. There is work to be done and with the help of our entire team — our employees, customers, partners, and community — we can deliver more good days to those who need them most.

ImmunoGen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.