Senior Director, Counsel – Litigation, Legal Policy and Strategy

Eli Lilly and Company

. Develop and execute strategy, and advise senior leadership and the business, on litigation, policy engagement, and advocacy addressing laws, regulations, and trends shaping the pharmaceutical industry .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $199,500 - $321,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex litigation and developing strategic legal approaches within the pharmaceutical industry, while effectively engaging with government agencies and internal stakeholders. Proven ability to navigate regulatory challenges and advocate for policy objectives.

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J.D.Active License To Practice LawComplex Litigation ManagementExperience In Pharmaceutical IndustryClient-Service Orientation

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Hard Skills

Litigation Strategy DevelopmentTrial And Appellate LitigationConstitutional Claims LitigationStatutory And Regulatory ChallengesDiscovery And Dispositive MotionsClass Action LitigationPolicy EngagementLegal Research And WritingBudget ManagementGovernment Investigations

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsExecutive PresenceSound JudgmentClient-Service OrientationRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryRegulatory ComplianceHealthcare ProgramsPolicy AdvocacyLitigation Counsel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute strategy, and advise senior leadership and the business, on litigation, policy engagement, and advocacy addressing laws, regulations, and trends shaping the pharmaceutical industry
Identify and assess affirmative litigation and advocacy opportunities to advance Lilly’s policy objectives
Provide litigation counsel to Government Affairs, Communications, Regulatory Affairs, and Lilly Value and Access
Draft and review communications, comment letters, and related materials
Manage litigation, government investigations, and other disputes from strategy through resolution
Lead and manage outside counsel, including budgets, and coordinate internal efforts to deliver results
Engage with government agencies, state attorneys general, trade associations, industry, and external policy and counsel networks
Build and maintain relationships across Lilly’s legal and business functions
Monitor and analyze litigation, enforcement, and policy developments affecting drug development, pricing, access, and reimbursement
Report to the Associate Vice President, Assistant General Counsel – Litigation, Legal Policy & Strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and J.D.
Active license to practice law
Clerkship on a federal court of appeals
Minimum of 8 years of experience as a practicing attorney
Experience managing complex litigation and developing and executing strategy at a global company and/or top law firm
Proven success in complex litigation at trial and appellate levels, including discovery, dispositive motions, trial, briefing, and arguing appeals
Experience litigating constitutional claims, statutory and regulatory challenges, and APA matters
Experience engaging on complex policy issues
Ability to master complex new subject matter quickly and exercise sound judgment
Strong client-service orientation and executive presence
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across all levels of the company
Experience litigating class actions and matters involving state and federal healthcare programs
Experience managing litigation within the pharmaceutical or another highly regulated industry
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending in part on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities