What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Counsel position at arcellx?
Who We Are
Arcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy by engineering innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. We believe that cell therapies are one of the forward pillars of medicine and our mission is to destroy cancer and advance humanity by developing cell therapies that are safer, more effective, and more broadly accessible.
Our team members are made up of talented innovators and dreamers working from our offices in Rockville, Maryland, and Redwood City, California. At Arcellx, we hire exceptional people and create a fun, diverse, supportive, and informal environment that allows everyone to do their best work.
What Matters to Us
Living our core values is essential to maintaining a work environment that is high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative. We look for candidates who demonstrate strong values alignment and bring different backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities to the team.
Arcellx Core Values
- Start with authenticity: We foster an inclusive environment where each person can bring their authentic self to work.
- Think ‘we’ before ‘me’: We prioritize collective success, collaborating and supporting one another to achieve our shared goals.
- Embrace the challenge: We deliver exceptional results by working with shared determination and a commitment to doing what’s right.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As our Commercial Counsel, you’ll be the primary legal advisor supporting commercial and medical affairs activities for one or more Arcellx products, including anitocabtagene autoleucel (anito-cel), our lead CAR T-cell therapy candidate for the treatment of patients with relapsed refractory multiple myeloma.
In this role you'll report to our Chief Legal Officer and provide guidance on legal risks and compliance related to branded prescription drug products, focusing on relevant laws such as the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, FDA advertising and promotional regulations, OIG Guidance, and other applicable legal frameworks. Your work on our brand will help us get our therapy to patients in need.
The “Fine Print” – What You’ll Do
- Serve as lead counsel to commercial and medical affairs organizations, advising on a broad range of initiatives, including product launches, pricing and reimbursement, patient advocacy and support programs, field team activities, and engagements with healthcare providers and entities.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of our business model, relevant disease states, markets, customers, and competitors to align legal support with our objectives.
- Review promotional and medical materials.
- Support contracting activities for commercial and medical affairs teams.
- Provide strategic guidance on interactions with healthcare professionals, institutions, and patients.
Skills and Experience We Look For
- Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school.
- 8 years’ relevant experience, including in-house legal experience in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry. Candidates with more experience may be considered at a higher level.
- Licensed and a member in good standing with at least one state bar; registered (or willing to register) with the State Bar of California.
- Direct experience supporting new product launches, including market access strategies and insights and evidence generation.
- Experience in promotional and non-promotional reviews, legal risk management and contract review, drafting and negotiation.
- Ability to be both strategic and tactical depending on business needs
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, business judgment, and ability to think strategically and provide practical, tailored advice.
- Exemplary leadership, collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Rewards at Arcellx
Our people are our greatest asset, and supporting their well-being is an essential part of delivering on our mission and impacting the lives of patients. Putting this belief into practice means offering strong compensation and benefits.
The estimated base salary range for this position is $240,000 - $280,000 per year. Where a candidate falls within that range is determined by factors such as years of experience. Our compensation package also includes an annual bonus based on company goals and an equity (RSU) grant. We do offer relocation assistance for roles if required.
Our market-leading benefits package includes: 100% coverage for medical, dental and vision for team members and dependents, unlimited vacation, a 3-day weekend every month, fully-paid parental leave for up to 6 months, tuition reimbursement, 401k employer contribution and more.
Join us in our quest to reimagine cell therapy and destroy cancer. For more on our technology, culture, and team, go to www.arcellx.com.
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Salary : $240,000 - $280,000