Senior Legal Counsel - East Coast Preferred (Remote)

Join us in helping patients with rare diseases. At Egetis Therapeutics we challenge the status quo for the benefit of those in need. We offer an open, positive and supportive culture where everyone can be their best. Through trust, we work seamlessly across functions. As an employee you are empowered and encouraged to have an entrepreneurial spirit, enjoying an organization with conscious and efficient decision-making and we take pride in our collaborative working environment!

In February 2025, the European Commission approved Egetis’ Emcitate® (tiratricol) as the first and only treatment of peripheral thyrotoxicosis in patients with monocarboxylate transporter 8 (MCT8) deficiency (Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome). In March 2026, the U.S. FDA accepted the filing of Egetis’ New Drug Application (NDA) for Emcitate® (tiratricol) for the treatment of MCT8 deficiency and granted Priority Review. The Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date is September 28, 2026.

As a courageous, committed, and collaborative organization, we are seeking to grow our team to drive success both in the pre-launch and post launch phases of our anticipated U.S. approval.

For more information, please visit our website at www.egetis.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

Our Values

Courageous - Challenge the status quo for the benefit of the patient

Committed - Operate with high ethical standards through an efficient organization to deliver top quality results

Collaborative - Through trust, work seamlessly across functions and with external partners

Role Description

Egetis is a small, agile biopharma company preparing to launch its first product in the United States—a major milestone that will define our global growth strategy. The Senior Legal Counsel will serve as a key legal support, ensuring our US commercial operations, contracting, and compliance programs are robust, efficient, and aligned with our ethical standards. This full-time role offers an opportunity to directly influence how we build our US presence while supporting ex-US legal and compliance needs when required.

Job Responsibilities:
• Provide legal support for all US commercial, regulatory, and operational activities across the full product lifecycle, including pre‑launch, launch, and post‑launch activities (contracts, vendors, distribution, and commercial strategy).
• Reporting to General Counsel and Head of Compliance & ESG
• Advise on risk assessment and mitigation, offering clear, actionable guidance aligned with business needs
• Draft/review/negotiation of agreements with commercial and support service providers
• Ensure compliance with US healthcare regulations, including privacy laws (HIPAA), anti-kickback rules, and commercial practices
• Act as a sounding board for cross-functional teams (Commercial, Legal, Market Access, Medical Affairs)
• Navigate ambiguity with a solution-oriented and agile mindset
• Contribute to cross-border legal projects and help align US and EU compliance frameworks as the company expands globally.
• Maintain a proactive, collaborative approach in a fast-paced, resource-conscious environment and adapt fluidly to business evolution.

Job Requirements:
• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification; admission to practice law in the US required.
• 7+ years of experience in biotech or pharmaceutical law, with a proven record of supporting US commercial launches.
• Deep knowledge of US healthcare and commercial law and contracting, including regulatory and compliance obligations relevant to rare disease areas.
• Demonstrated expertise in privacy law and healthcare compliance (HIPAA, Sunshine Act, Anti-Kickback Statute).
• Skilled negotiator with strong judgment and the ability to balance risk with business practicality.
• Excellent communicator—clear, concise, and commercially attuned.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and effective in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.
• Experience supporting or collaborating on international legal matters preferred.
• This role is remote, but prefer candidates to be based in the Greater Boston or Mass area, for in office collaboration.

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