Sr Director and Lead Counsel, Drug Product Division - North America Co…
Thermo Fisher ScientificSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
$191,700 – $230,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Health Tech, Pharmaceuticals, Legal ServicesIndustries
Requirements
Candidates must possess a J.D. from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with 5-9 years of experience advising on pharmacy law, in-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to pharmacy operations, including compounding, and experience working in-house, preferably with or within online pharmacies or health tech platforms. They should also be comfortable navigating and advising on ambiguous or evolving regulatory environments and have a track record of successful collaboration across legal, regulatory, quality, and operations teams, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and provide practical, risk-based legal advice quickly.
Responsibilities
The Pharmacy Counsel will lead Ro’s pharmacy law strategy, advising on both day-to-day pharmacy operations and long-term business initiatives, own the legal relationship with pharmacy operations and corporate quality teams, ensure pharmacy compliance by advising on licensure, inspections, DSCSA obligations, and safety and quality assurance requirements, monitor and analyze state Board of Pharmacy developments, assess regulatory risks, and shape Ro’s government relations strategy, lead responses to inspections, investigations, regulatory inquiries, and other legal escalations, partner closely with senior FDA counsel to ensure pharmacy operations comply with FDA regulations and guidance, and collaborate cross-functionally with product, operations, and quality teams to accelerate new product launches, partnerships, and facility expansions.
Skills
Pharmacy law
Regulatory compliance
Licensure
Inspections
DSCSA obligations
FDA regulations
Government relations
Legal advising
In-house legal experience
Health tech platforms
Ambiguous/regulatory environments navigation
Ro
Online platform for telemedicine services
About Ro
Ro.co offers an online platform for healthcare services, focusing on adults who want to manage their health from home. The platform allows patients to consult with healthcare providers, receive diagnoses, and get treatment recommendations without needing to visit a clinic. Users complete an online visit where they detail their symptoms and health history, which is then reviewed by a US-licensed healthcare professional who provides personalized treatment recommendations. If necessary, prescriptions are shipped directly to the patient in discreet packaging with free shipping. Ro.co prioritizes privacy and security, ensuring compliance with privacy laws and implementing measures to protect user data. Unlike many competitors, Ro.co provides a seamless end-to-end healthcare experience, making it easier for patients to access the care they need from the comfort of their homes.
Key Metrics
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$998.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees