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This Senior Counsel in-house attorney will provide strategic legal counsel for Baxter International, a medical device and pharmaceutical company based in Deerfield, Illinois. The Senior Counsel’s primary area of focus will be compliance with U.S. Fraud, Waste & Abuse laws for the Company’s businesses, including the False Claims Act, the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, related reimbursement and coverage issues, and applicable state analogues. The successful candidate will provide practical, business-enabling advice to help reduce risk and help the business understand fraud and abuse laws and develop compliance strategies. This role requires deep subject-matter expertise, sound judgment in ambiguous situations, excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks while driving practical, business-focused solutions.
Job Responsibility
Provide strategic legal counsel for Baxter International
primary focus on compliance with US Fraud, Waste & Abuse laws (False Claims Act, federal Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, related reimbursement and coverage issues, applicable state analogues)
provide practical, business-enabling advice to help reduce risk and help the business understand fraud and abuse laws and develop compliance strategies
FCA/AKS Counseling & Risk Management: provide legal guidance on arrangements that implicate referral, purchasing, influence, or reimbursement risk (GPO, IDN, regional and local agreements with customers
non-commercial arrangements with customers involving an exchange of value
distributor and sales-agent agreements
consulting, speaker, advisory board, and clinical education programs
grants, donations, sponsorships, and charitable contributions
data purchase, market research, and service agreements with HCPs and compliance with Sunshine Act
arrangements with customers when there are complaints about product performance
best price calculations and reporting)
counsel business on fraud and abuse laws, discount safe harbors, value-based arrangements and other commercial and regulatory areas
Compliance & Prevention: develop internal expertise, programs and policies to ensure compliance
translate enforcement trends into guardrails, playbooks, and advice
ensure adherence to corporate policies
Cross-Functional Collaboration: serve as legal representative on enterprise and cross-functional teams
support internal investigations and responses to government inquiries
assist in auditing and remediation strategies
Stay Current: monitor enforcement trends, legal and regulatory developments
advise leadership of emerging risks
External Counsel Management: direct and manage outside counsel efficiently
Requirements
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
admission to practice in relevant jurisdiction, active member in good standing
strong academic record
significant experience advising commercial teams in healthcare/life sciences on fraud and abuse laws
familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing medical devices and pharmaceuticals
strong understanding of pharmaceutical and/or medical device commercialization
exceptional oral and written communication skills
excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
ability to maintain an independent and objective perspective
self-motivating, working independently, meeting aggressive deadlines, acting decisively, balancing multiple matters and a mentality of continuous improvement
proficiencies: practical legal judgment, collaboration skills, and ability to work independently with minimal direction
Nice to have
Experience advising pharmaceutical and/or medical device companies on fraud and abuse laws either as outside counsel or in-house counsel
ability to come into Baxter's Deerfield, IL headquarters at least 3 days a week
What we offer
Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
educational assistance programs
time-off benefits: paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, paid parental leave