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Vice President, Compliance & Regulatory Counsel

Job Title
Vice President, Compliance & Regulatory Counsel
Job ID
27781953
Work Hybrid
Yes
Location
Boston, MA  Hybrid
Other Location
Description

JOB TITLE: Vice President, Compliance & Regulatory Counsel 
REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, General Counsel 
LOCATION: Boston MA                                                                       
DATE PREPARED: July 27, 2026 

JOB SUMMARY:   
The Compliance & Regulatory Counsel is responsible for advising on a variety of healthcare-related legal, 
regulatory and compliance issues governing on-market and pipeline products, with a primary focus on the 
Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act and advertising and promotional regulations. The Compliance & 
Regulatory Counsel will work closely with senior management, members of the legal department and other 
business departments, as needed. The Compliance & Regulatory Counsel will report directly to the General 
Counsel and serve as the Chief Compliance Officer. 
The Compliance & Regulatory Counsel will manage and support daily activities relating to pharmaceutical 
compliance. The Compliance & Regulatory Counsel will be involved in the oversight and management of 
AVEO's compliance and ethics program, ensuring that AVEO exercises due diligence and sound internal 
controls to operate with integrity and protect against legal risks. 
The Compliance & Regulatory Counsel will: 
• Implement robust compliance policies and procedures to meet all regulatory standards and state 
and federal guidelines.  
• Maintain, implement and manage all training on compliance-related subjects and processes.  
• Monitor employee compliance with policies and procedures.  
• Assist in investigations, as necessary.  
• Maintain and manage transparency reporting under the Sunshine Act and relevant state laws.  
The Compliance & Regulatory Counsel will keep abreast and monitor all state and federal regulations 
affecting the pharmaceutical industry and report upcoming changes in federal and/or state laws. The 
Compliance & Regulatory Counsel will also review and draft legal documents and advise employees on 
legal and regulatory issues related to vendors, projects, and sales and marketing. 
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:    
• Provide clear and substantive advice to senior management and business clients(Commercial Sales 
Force, Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs and Regulatory Affairs departments) on a 
broad range of legal, regulatory and compliance issues focusing on areas of promotion, patient 
support, payor access, go-to-market strategies, and scientific exchange. These include FDA 
regulations, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, the PhRMA Code, the 
Sunshine Act and competition law in connection with product labeling, promotional and non
promotional activities. 
• Advise cross-functional teams including clinical, product development, regulatory, medical 
affairs, and other clients on FDA regulatory submissions, label negotiations and privacy and data 
use. 
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• Provide counsel on appropriate relationships with a variety of external parties including healthcare 
professionals, patients, academic institutions, and payors. 
• Review business materials (including brand plans, promotions, medical plans and training 
documents) requiring legal input and advising internal clients, partners and stakeholders on 
compliant strategies, plans and tactics. 
• Provide legal advice and assistance for the development of policies and training, and 
conducts training. 
• Collaborate with R&D and IP colleagues involved with late-stage clinical and marketed products 
with responsibility for ensuring an aligned approach across multiple products. 
• Advise the General Counsel of project developments in a timely manner. 
• Provide subject matter expertise on a variety of agreements including complex commercial 
agreements, third party vendor agreements, service agreements, pharmacy agreements, consulting 
agreements and other corporate agreements. 
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments to identify the potential impact to AVEO’s business. 
• Identify potential areas of compliance risk and vulnerability and help develop additional policies 
and procedures to help minimize that risk. 
• Manage vendors and other third-party screenings to identify and mitigate potential corruption and 
other risks to the company. 
• Assist with the development and delivery of compliance training programs. 
• Compile and analyze information from such legal reviews to propose revisions to compliance 
policies and procedures as needed. 
• Help select and direct the work of outside counsel, define project objectives, manage project and 
budget, as needed. 
• Partner with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical 
Development to provide practical legal and compliance guidance.  
• Support compliance risk assessments and recommend solutions to mitigate identified risks.  
• Support compliance monitoring, auditing, and corrective action initiatives to strengthen the 
compliance program.  
• Provide legal and compliance guidance regarding healthcare professional (HCP) engagements, 
including advisory boards, consulting arrangements, and speaker programs.  
• Serve as the Legal representative on the Material Review Committee (MRC), providing legal and 
regulatory guidance for promotional and medical review activities.  
• Support compliance initiatives, regulatory inquiries, audits, and other cross-functional projects, as 
needed. 
• Contribute to the development of AVEO’s compliance focused culture. 
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent from an accredited law school and admission in good standing to 
a state bar. 
• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience (combination of compliance-related inhouse 
and/or law firm work experience). 
• Experience in providing legal expertise/guidance to product development and strategy. 
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• Experience supporting a pharmaceutical commercialized brand required. 
• Experience with leading educational sessions regarding compliance and branding for senior  
leadership, key stakeholders, the legal team and the company. 
• Experience in providing an enterprise view in developing and delivering legal guidance to internal 
stakeholders. 
• Possess significant expertise in all areas of U.S. laws and regulations including FDA, anti
kickback, antitrust, privacy and product liability. 
• Experience in working with Market Access/Managed Health Care matters is desirable. 
• Excellent client service and written/verbal communication skills required. 
• High level of professionalism with strong judgment and commitment to ethical issues. 
• Must be detail oriented with outstanding organizational skills and the proven ability to handle 
multiple responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining high quality and performance under 
pressure 
• Ability to work independently and with a diverse set of personalities in a team environment. 
• Results-driven, has a strong sense of urgency and is able to drive results. 
• Business-minded and comfortable in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment where demands 
and priorities change rapidly. 
• Able to effectively interact with, influence and collaborate with other members of the 
organization. 
• Proven track record of learning quickly, taking initiative, working proactively, being resourceful, 
and taking on additional responsibility. 
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: 
• 10+ years in the U.S. and International healthcare compliance experience. 
• Experience with a senior compliance role in global cross-cultural and cross-functional 
• teams, including implementation of global compliance programs. 
• Project Management and System Implementation experience. 
• High risk awareness and risk management skills. 
About AVEO 
AVEO is a commercial-stage, oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company committed to delivering 
medicines that provide a better life for patients with cancer. AVEO currently markets FOTIVDA® 
(tivozanib) in the U.S. for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory renal cell carcinoma 
(RCC) following two or more prior systemic therapies. AVEO continues to develop FOTIVDA in immuno
oncology combinations in RCC and other indications, and has several other investigational programs in 
clinical development. AVEO is committed to creating an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion to 
diversify representation within the Company. 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, 
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

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