Senior Legal Counsel

  • Egetis Therapeutics
  • Full Time
Location : Partially remote - US-based (East Coast) Reports to : General Counsel and head of Compliance & ESG (Global Head of Legal) 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 Statesa 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. 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 communicatorclear, concise, and commercially attuned. Highly organized, self-directed, and effective in a lean, entrepreneurial environment. Experience supporting or collaborating on international legal matters preferred.
Job ID: 522748164
Originally Posted on: 5/28/2026

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