Senior Corporate Counsel, Commercial

Company: Intellia Therapeutics
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Why Join Intellia? Our mission is to develop curative genome editing treatments that can positively transform the lives of people living with severe and life-threatening diseases. Beyond our science, we live our four core values: One, Explore, Disrupt, Deliver and feel strongly that you can achieve more at Intellia. We have a single-minded determination to excel and succeed together. We believe in the power of curiosity and pushing boundaries. We welcome challenging thoughts and imagination to develop innovative solutions. And we know that patients are counting on us to make the promise a reality, so we must maintain high standards and get it done. We wantall ofour people to go beyond what is possible. We aren’t constrained by typical end rails, and we aren’t out to just “treat” people. We’re all in this for something more. We’re driven to cure and motivated for change. Just imagine the possibilities of what we can do together. The Senior Corporate Counsel, Commercial, is accountable for providing legal support to Intellia’s Commercial and Medical Affairs groups at a strategic and operational level for the launch of Intellia’s first product, a gene editing therapy in Phase 3 development for hereditary angioedema (HAE). The role requires strategic thinking and excellent execution. The position is diverse and demanding, requiring a broad range of experience and a desire to provide legal counsel across a growing and fast-paced organization. Duties/Responsibilities The Senior Corporate Counsel will provide primary legal support for the launch of Intellia’s first product by working closely with leadership teams and other employees on all aspects of the commercial business. The Senior Corporate Counsel provides timely and strategic counsel to the program and launch teams on strategic and tactical initiatives with respect to relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including, for example, patient support programs, market access activities, advisory boards, patient ambassadors, speaker programs, and market research. The Senior Corporate Counsel identifies issues and collaborates with colleagues of all levels to find solutions to critical problems early in the strategic development process, and reviews strategic and tactical plans and various medical, promotional, and educational materials. The Senior Corporate Counsel serves on various Intellia committees, including the medical, access, commercial committee (MAC); commercial, medical, legal regulatory committee (C-MLR); grants and sponsorships committee (GSC); and medical review committee (MRC). The Senior Corporate Counsel plays an integral role in enhancing Intellia’s compliance program, including drafting and implementing policies, preparing and delivering trainings, and preparing monitoring plans. As part of a growing business, the Senior Corporate Counsel will have the opportunity for a diverse workload with support of other business activities. The Senior Corporate Counsel will work with all levels of employees, including senior management. This role requires experience, good judgment and flexibility in a highly-regulated and compliant business. This role provides the opportunity for visibility as a leader in the organization. Requirements Skills/Abilities Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to the commercialization of biopharmaceuticals Knowledge of the biopharmaceutical business and understanding of key commercial activities, including sales and marketing, product distribution, market access, and patient support services Significant experience with business counseling, and promotional and medical materials review (both pre-launch and post-launch) Established leadership skills, both within business project and process teams and within law departments Prior experience supporting the commercial organization in small-to-medium-sized biotechnology company Experience supporting the launch of rare diseases products Strong communications skills, both verbal and written Solutions-oriented mindset; cross-functional team player Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail Solid track record of building strong working relationships in a cross-functional matrix environment and working with different personality types Strong work ethic; positive outlook; commitment to legal and business teams Collaborative style; team player Education / Certifications JD, licensed to practice law in at least one US State Experience 12 years practicing law Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience including regulatory and commercial support Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer LI-Hybrid Covid-19 Vaccination Policy: All Intellia employees, regardless of work location, are expected to follow all applicable federal, state, and local public health regulations and guidelines, and are strongly encouraged to follow all public health recommendations, including being vaccinated for COVID-19. EEOC Statement: Intellia believes in a diverse environment, and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Intellia will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. The base salary for this position is expected to range between $250,500.00 - $306,200.00 USD per year. The salary offered is determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant education and training, overall related experience, specialized, rare or in-demand skill sets, internal comparators and other business needs. Upon joining Intellia, your salary will be reviewed periodically and additional factors such as time in role and performance will be considered. Intellia may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Additional compensation includes a performance-based annual cash bonus, a new hire equity grant, and eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards the value of which are determined annually at the Company’s discretion. For more information about Intellia’s benefits, please click here .

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