Vice President, Senior Counsel - Commercial and Compliance

Senior Counsel, Commercial & Compliance Mineralys is seeking an energetic, versatile, and highly driven attorney to serve as Senior Counsel, Commercial and Compliance. This individual will serve as a strategic legal partner to the Commercial and Medical Affairs teams and will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer. Prior experience assisting with commercial launch is essential.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary legal advisor to the Commercial and Medical Affairs teamsProvide strategic counsel across pre-launch and launch activities, balancing legal risk with business objectivesSupport commercialization readiness, including promotional strategy, market access, patient services, and distribution modelsDraft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (e.g., vendors, patient support programs, speaker programs, distribution, market access)Lead legal review of promotional and medical materials through MLR/PRC processesAdvise on interactions with HCPs, patients, payors, specialty pharmacies, and government entitiesSupport commercial and medical affairs activities, including speaker programs, advisory boards, sponsorships, grants, medical information requests, and scientific exchangeProvide guidance on compliantly navigating regulatory landscape in business activities such as disease education, HCP engagement, advisory boards, and patient-facing materialsCompliance Program Build & OversightLead design and implementation of a scalable healthcare compliance program aligned with applicable laws, regulations, and industry guidance to enable commercialization successDevelop policies, procedures, training, and monitoring frameworksImplement transparency and aggregate spend reporting processesRisk Management & StrategyProactively identify legal and compliance risks and develop practical mitigation strategiesMonitor evolving healthcare laws, regulations, and industry trendsProvide clear, business-oriented guidance to senior leadershipBroader Legal SupportSupport corporate legal matters and business development initiatives as neededManage external counsel effectivelyContribute to building a high-impact, collaborative legal teamQualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction8–12+ years of legal experience in biotech/pharma (in-house preferred)Proven experience supporting commercial build and product launchDeep knowledge of healthcare and compliance laws and regulations (FDA, OIG, PhRMA Code, Anti-Kickback, False Claims Act, Sunshine Act, etc.)Strong experience with MLR/PRC review, promotional regulations, and compliance program developmentExperience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreementsAbility to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment with high accountabilityLeadership ProfileStrategic, pragmatic, and solutions-orientedStrong cross-functional partner, collaborator, and influencer at all levels of the organizationHigh integrity with sound judgmentAble to balance urgency and qualityHands-on builder who can scale processes as the organization growsTravelThis position requires up to 10% travel. Frequently travel is outside the local area and overnight.This position is eligible for standard Company benefits including medical, dental, vision, time off and 401K, as well as participating in Mineralys incentive plans are contingent on achievement of personal and company performance. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.US Salary Range: $250,000 - $285,000#LI-Remote