Senior Counsel, International Commercial

Company Description

At EVERSANA®, we are proud to be a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 6,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 670 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us! 

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.  We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve.   We are EVERSANA.  

Job Description

THE POSITION:

The Senior Counsel, International Commercial is a key member of the Legal & Compliance Department, responsible for supporting EVERSANA’s ex‑US business activities.

This role serves as a hands-on commercial attorney providing legal advice and guidance to enable the execution of international business priorities across a complex, matrixed organization. The Senior Counsel will partner closely with business, commercial, and operational teams across geographies to support the activation and delivery of services in international markets.

The position requires a strong commercial generalist with sound business judgment and experience operating in global environments, including practical understanding of data privacy considerations in international markets, particularly in Europe and other highly regulated jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate will be collaborative, solutions-oriented, and capable of operating independently while effectively engaging with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams.  These results are achieved by:

International Commercial Support

• Provide legal advice and support on international commercial matters across EVERSANA’s business lines
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including customer, vendor, and strategic partnership arrangements
• Support the commercialization and delivery of services in ex US markets, ensuring alignment with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Partner with business teams to enable execution of commercial priorities in international markets
• Provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance that balances risk management with business objectives

Cross-Border Risk and Regulatory Awareness

• Identify and assess legal risks associated with operating across multiple jurisdictions
• Advise on legal and regulatory considerations impacting international operations, including contractual, regulatory, and data-related matters
• Partner with regional stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure coordinated legal support across jurisdictions
• Contribute to consistent legal approaches across geographies while remaining responsive to local market dynamics

Privacy and Data Considerations

• Advise on privacy and data considerations relevant to international commercial activities, particularly in Europe and other privacy-centric jurisdictions in partnership and alignment with enterprise privacy team and standards.
• Collaborate with Privacy and Compliance teams to support appropriate handling of data-related risks
• Integrate enterprise privacy considerations into commercial agreements and business practices where applicable

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Finance, HR, and business leaders across regions
• Operate effectively within a highly matrixed, global organization, supporting enterprise objectives while addressing regional considerations
• Build strong working relationships across teams to facilitate efficient and consistent legal support
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• All other duties as assigned

Core Leadership Competencies

• Thinks strategically and applies sound judgment in complex, cross-border environments
• Acts decisively and delivers practical solutions that enable business execution
• Works collaboratively across teams, geographies, and functions
• Communicates clearly and effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Demonstrates accountability and ownership of outcomes

 EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB:

• Strong commercial judgment and business-oriented mindset
• Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to diverse stakeholders
• Collaborative and effective across geographies and functions
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the expectations of the position and shall not be construed as the only expectations that may be assigned for the position.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the expectations listed above.

Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

Professional Qualifications:

• Degree in Law and admission to practice
• 12–15+ years of relevant legal experience, including proven experience supporting international or cross-border commercial operations
• Mandatory relevant experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry in a similar role.
• Strong experience in commercial contracting and business counseling
• Experience working in a global or highly matrixed organization
• Experience supporting ex US or international commercial operations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with data privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR) and their application in commercial contexts
• Exposure to employment considerations in international markets

Additional Information

Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.

Take Action I am empowered and hold myself accountable.

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others. 

Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful, and timely dialogue.

Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.

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From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

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