Director, Legal – U.S. Commercial and Compliance Legal
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Job Description
Director, Legal – U.S. Commercial and Compliance Legal
We partner with the business to ensure we maintain our company’s values and high ethical standards, comply with the law, protect our people, and enhance our reputation. We strive to foster an environment that is inspiring and supportive.
Position Responsibilities:
The position provides legal support to the Human Health Division, with a focus on counseling clients in the areas of commercial contracting and fraud and abuse risks. The position also provides legal support to the Compliance department on various matters. The role provides legal counseling services that are consistent with law and Company policies, furthering business objectives while appropriately balancing legal requirements and risks.
Specific areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
Fraud and abuse and antitrust compliance
Pricing, access, and reimbursement policies and practices
Policy initiatives in support of business activities
Commercial contracting
Related liability and regulatory issues
Supervising activities and managing relationships with outside counsel
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited U.S. law school; admission to the Bar of Pennsylvania or another state
Member in good standing of a Bar of at least one state or the District of Columbia
At least 4 years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate setting
Preferred Experience and Skills:
The candidate should have excellent teamwork, communication, writing, and analytical skills.
Experience in product liability or enforcement litigation and business counseling is a plus.
Knowledge of the laws applicable to the pharmaceutical industry, including experience with pharmaceutical company patient support programs, is preferred.
Experience in managing a significant workload, with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to be proactive, take initiative, and manage a portfolio of issues.
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Required Skills:
Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Business Partnerships, Cite Checking, Confidentiality, Customer Service Leadership, Data Security Management, Ethical Standards, Ethics, Exercises Judgment, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Legal Research, Legal Strategies, Multilingualism, Negotiation, Pharmaceutical Guidelines, Pharmaceutical Law, Pharmaceutical Management, Procurement, Products Liability Litigation, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Issues, Reimbursement, Strategic Procurement, Taking Initiative {+ 1 more}Preferred Skills:
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