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This Senior Counsel in-house attorney will provide strategic legal counsel for Baxter International, a medical device and pharmaceutical company. 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.
Job Responsibility
Provide legal guidance on arrangements that implicate referral, purchasing, influence, or reimbursement risk
Counsel the business on fraud and abuse laws, discount safe harbors, value-based arrangements and other commercial and regulatory areas
Develop internal expertise, programs and policies to ensure compliance with fraud and abuse laws
Serve as a legal representative on enterprise and cross-functional teams and projects
Support internal investigations and responses to government inquiries related to fraud and abuse topics
Assist in the auditing of the business and development and execution of remediation strategies
Monitor enforcement trends and other legal, regulatory, and governmental developments on fraud and abuse issues impacting the business
Advise leadership of emerging risks related to innovative contracting and market access models
Direct and manage outside counsel efficiently when needed
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
In-house experience supporting a pharmaceutical and/or medical device company will be highly desireable
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing medical devices and pharmaceuticals
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical and/or medical device commercialization
Exceptional oral written communication skills, including drafting skills and presentation capabilities
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
Ability to maintain an independent and objective perspective while developing and maintaining a strong partnership with the business and other functions
Self-motivating, working independently on projects, meeting aggressive deadlines, acting decisively, balancing multiple matters and a mentality of continuous improvement
Proficiencies: Practical legal judgment, collaboration skills, and the 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 the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service