Senior Counsel - Fraud, Waste & Abuse Attorney (Medical Device/Pharmaceutical) Job at Baxter (Deerfield)

Job Description

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 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.

Job Responsibility

Provide legal guidance on arrangements that implicate referral, purchasing, influence, or reimbursement risk
develop internal expertise, programs and policies to ensure compliance with fraud and abuse laws
serve as legal representative on enterprise and cross-functional teams
support internal investigations and responses to government inquiries
monitor enforcement trends and advise leadership of emerging risks
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 the healthcare/life sciences space 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 maintain independent and objective perspective
self-motivating, working independently, meeting aggressive deadlines
practical legal judgment, collaboration skills, 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 starting on day one
insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
Flexible Spending Accounts
educational assistance programs
paid holidays
paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days
family and medical leaves of absence
paid parental leave
commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits

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