Senior Counsel - Litigation

About the Department

The Legal department is comprised of our Legal and Patents functions. We depend on our legal team to help drive growth and maintain the highest level of standards and practices across all of our legal efforts. It’s a tall order, which is why we only hire those who thrive on protecting the interests of our patients, employees and business, all while creating and implementing efficient and innovative solutions. As part of the team, you’ll work with employees across the organization to oversee legal matters and provide guidance on strategies that drive business and policy priorities and shape the reputation of Novo Nordisk Inc. (NNI). At Novo Nordisk, your skills, dedication and ambition will help us change lives for the better. In exchange, we’ll offer you an opportunity to work with extraordinary talent and benefit from a range of possibilities for professional and personal development. Are you ready to realize your potential?

 

The Position

Strategically manages assigned litigation and investigation matters (commercial, false advertising, competition law, antitrust, consumer protection, government litigation, class action, contract, product liability, pharmaceutical pricing, False Claims Act, securities), government investigations, product complaints, and risk mitigation/reporting for Novo Nordisk Inc. Provides strategic support for similar matters for Novo Nordisk A/S and other Novo Nordisk affiliates where applicable. Provides legal counsel to stakeholders on relevant issues involving application of U.S. law, regulations, and industry standards.

 

Relationships

Reports to Deputy General Counsel, Litigation. Represents Novo Nordisk and serves as point of authority with outside law firms. Regularly collaborates with other attorneys, compliance professionals, and business and commercial stakeholders. May interact with government agencies, trade organizations and other external agencies.

 

Essential Functions

• Strategically manages assigned litigation and investigation matters (commercial, false advertising, competition law, antitrust, consumer protection, government litigation, class action, contract, product liability, pharmaceutical pricing, False Claims Act, securities), government investigations, product complaints, and risk mitigation/reporting.  Oversees associated budgets and drives successful implementation of cost control initiatives
• Collaborates closely with other NNI legal department teams and functional support groups in providing advice and counsel to customer(s). Works closely with leadership from line of business in developing strategy and achieving objectives
• Keeps informed of new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the company and pharmaceutical industry, and assists with development of relevant policies and training
• Directly advises the Deputy General Counsel, Litigation on issues that have legal importance and/or risk implications
• Proactively identifies current and emerging risks and mitigating actions
• Helps drive legal communication plans and strategy implementation across functions/organizational lines
• High levels of ownership, accountability and pride by lawyers with respect to their work
• Upholding and modeling ethical behavior and conduct at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned by senior management

 

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required.

 

Qualifications

• A J.D. with 6+ years of relevant litigation and/or government investigations required.  In-house experience preferred, but not required
• Admission in good standing to the Bar of at least one State required, with ability to obtain NJ Bar in-house limited license if not already admitted to NJ State Bar
• Experience within the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry or another highly regulated industry is preferred, but not required
• Strong problem-solving skills - demonstrate and exercises creativity and initiative
• Strong collaboration/interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across all functions
• Strong written and verbal communications/presentations skills - able to effectively collaborate and communicate with and deliver presentations to client groups
• Effective time management skills.  Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently
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