Senior Legal Counsel

Associate General Counsel, Downstream Commercial

The Associate General Counsel – Commercial & Downstream Contracts will lead Baxt...

Location

United States , Deerfield

Salary:

256000.00 - 360000.00 USD / Year

Baxter

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Lead, mentor and manage a team of attorneys responsible for downstream healthcare commercial contracting
Set priorities, allocate work, and ensure timely, high-quality support for legal teams
Develop and maintain contract templates, negotiation playbooks and best practices across the team
Oversee and personally handle complex or high-risk downstream agreements
Advise internal stakeholders on contract structure, pricing terms, rebates, volume commitments and performance obligations
Support contracting strategies aligned with commercial objectives and regulatory requirements
Ensure contracts comply with applicable healthcare laws and regulations including Antikickback Statute, Stark Law, False Claims Act, Sunshine Act, HIPPA and FDA related considerations
Collaborate with Ethics and Compliance on contract language related to discounts, rebates, pricing transparency and government pricing implications
Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks in downstream agreements
Serve as a strategic legal advisor to senior Sales, Contracting, Finance, Supply Chain and the Business teams

Job Responsibility

Lead Baxter’s downstream healthcare contracting function and manage a team of attorneys supporting Baxter’s entire medical device and pharmaceutical businesses
Focus heavily on healthcare customer contracting, including GPO agreements, IDN agreements, regional and local hospital agreements, government agreements and distribution agreements
Be familiar with using AI-powered tools and contract lifecycle management systems to streamline downstream contracting workflows
Partner closely with Sales, Contracting, Finance, Compliance to support revenue generation while ensuring compliance with applicable healthcare laws, regulations and company policies
Drive practical, business-focused solutions

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
family and medical leaves of absence
paid parental leave

Fulltime

This role will suit a pragmatic lawyer who will thrive in a challenging, complex...

Location

United Kingdom , Chessington

Salary:

Not provided

Cencora

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Lawyer admitted in England and Wales with at least 5 years PQE
Strong academic credentials with substantial experience at a major City or regional law firm
Strong and broad technical legal knowledge
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
Experience in broad commercial, rather than narrow, functional roles
Strong technical commercial legal knowledge, including detailed knowledge of commercial contracts, data protection, TUPE, IP, Anti-Trust and general contract law
Experience in a fast-paced, commercial environment
Ability to deal with a heavy workload and competing priorities
Confident and comfortable in working with a wide range of different types of clients
Ability to explain complex legal issues in a simple way

Job Responsibility

Supporting the General Counsel and UK Legal team in the provision of a high quality and commercially focused legal advice to support the needs of the business and protect the interests of the Alliance Healthcare pharmaceutical wholesale division
Managing legal risk across the breadth of the business
Ensuring compliance with any current and future legal and regulatory requirements and providing training to non-legal colleagues where appropriate
Draft, negotiate and advise on commercial agreements
Independently handle complex legal projects
Represent the business and relevant client groups on regular business contract negotiations and other business matters
Demonstrate decision-making capability
Manage multiple matters and effectively prioritise tasks

Fulltime

Associate General Counsel, Downstream Commercial

The Associate General Counsel – Commercial & Downstream Contracts will lead Baxt...

Location

United States , Deerfield

Salary:

256000.00 - 360000.00 USD / Year

Baxter

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Lead, mentor and manage a team of attorneys responsible for downstream healthcare commercial contracting
Familiar with using AI-powered tools and contract lifecycle management systems to streamline downstream contracting workflows
Sound judgment and excellent communication skills
Experience with healthcare customer contracting, including GPO agreements, IDN agreements, regional and local hospital agreements, government agreements and distribution agreements
Ensure contracts comply with applicable healthcare laws and regulations including Antikickback Statute, Stark Law, False Claims Act, Sunshine Act, HIPPA and FDA related considerations
Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance
Develop and deliver training for legal team members and business stakeholders on contracting best practices, compliance and risk mitigation
Evaluate, implement and oversee the use of AI-powered tools, contract lifecycle management systems and other legal technologies

Job Responsibility

Lead Baxter’s downstream healthcare contracting function and manage a team of attorneys supporting Baxter’s entire medical device and pharmaceutical businesses
Oversee and personally handle complex or high-risk downstream agreements
Advise internal stakeholders on contract structure, pricing terms, rebates, volume commitments and performance obligations
Support contracting strategies aligned with commercial objectives and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with Ethics and Compliance on contract language related to discounts, rebates, pricing transparency and government pricing implications
Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks in downstream agreements
Serve as a strategic legal advisor to senior Sales, Contracting, Finance, Supply Chain and the Business teams
Participate in internal review committees and approval processes for complex or high-risk agreements
Promote a culture of compliance, innovation and operational excellence within the legal function
Leverage technology to improve contract review, identify risk, standardize clauses, and implement approval processes and compliance monitoring

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
Family and medical leaves of absence
Paid parental leave

Fulltime

Associate Director, Contracts

We are seeking an experienced biotech industry contract specialist to provide ge...

Location

United States

Salary:

165000.00 - 185000.00 USD / Year

Apogee Therapeutics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent amount of relevant industry experience in a legal or related field, is required
6+ years of experience in the life sciences industry drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts
Public company experience required
Prior in-house experience as a member of a Legal Department or clinical affairs department in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company drafting and negotiating clinical trial agreements strongly preferred
Experience with confidentiality agreements, master services agreements, consulting agreements, clinical trial agreements, GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements for global clinical trials
Exceptional contract drafting and negotiation skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proven ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals from multiple departments at all levels of the organization
Excellent professionalism and interpersonal skills
ability to handle confidential and proprietary information using sound judgement and discretion
Experience with contract management systems and electronic signature systems and high proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required

Job Responsibility

Partner with Legal Department members to assist with the drafting, negotiation and management of a high volume of contracts for clinical, research, quality, manufacturing, commercial and other internal business partners, including clinical trial agreements, master services agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, research agreements and other business agreements
Act as a liaison between internal business partners, the Legal Department, external vendors and outside counsel as necessary to facilitate contract implementation, renewals, and terminations
Continue to improve the internal contracting process, including assisting with the administration of our integrated contracts management system, developing internal training materials related to the contracting process and identifying steps to increase efficiency
Help develop and implement new policies, procedures and contract templates and provide related education and training to internal clients
Work closely with members of finance and other departments to help ensure compliance with cross-functional policies and procedures
Develop reports, presentations, spreadsheets, memos and other documents for the Legal Department, internal clients and/or the senior management team
Review clinical study informed consent forms and related documents as needed
Assist with completion, review and validation of needs assessment forms in connection with HCP engagements, including to confirm alignment with fair market value and contractual terms
Identify legal, documentation gaps and contractual risks and escalate matters in accordance with protocols and guidance
Provide practical contracts support to internal clients during contract preparation and negotiation

What we offer

Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits
We provide competitive time off, including three weeks PTO, two one-week company-wide shutdowns a year and dedicated paid sick leave
Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development
Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve

Fulltime

Senior Associate Law

Senior Associate Law (Contingent Worker) - Fulltime position, Contract until the...

Location

Czech Republic , Prague

Salary:

Not provided

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Law degree from university law faculty or student in 5th grade of law faculty
Fluency in English and Czech or Slovak language
Typically 2 years related experience and/or at least 1 year direct experience in a training or Legal role (life sciences/health care experience preferred) or in-house in a European or multinational life sciences company, or a combination of both
Working with cross-functional teams in international context
Oral and written communication skills
Knowledge about applicable laws and regulations in Czechia and Slovakia
Knowledge about EU legislation applicable to healthcare & pharmaceutical sector
Knowledge of AIFP requirements in Czechia and/or Slovakia preferred

Job Responsibility

Legal support of cross-functional teams in Poland and Czech & Slovak Cluster
Substantive and administrative support of Lead Legal Counsel for the Countries
Legal support of selected tasks/projects with EERT/ELMAC impact
Provision of legal support based on applicable EU or local legislation
Support of contracting & sourcing in cooperation with GSS and RAE
Support of Manager in providing legal advice
Administrative support of the Manager
Monitoring of changes in EU and local legislation
Responding to requests for legal support
Drafting of legal documents

Fulltime

Commercial Legal Counsel

As a Commercial Legal Counsel you will support and advise ICON’s Large Pharma, B...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

Not provided

iconplc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with 2-5 years of experience in commercial contract negotiations preferably in an in-house role (within the Pharmaceutical/CRO/Biotech/Medical Device industry or a multi-national organization) or a life sciences / commercial law firm
Previous experience in commercial law and/or commercial contracts is essential
Ability to independently evaluate complex legal issues and to provide commercially focused pragmatic solutions in simple language to the business, both orally and in writing
Ability to synthesize large volumes of information and present concise commercial conclusions and recommendations to business stakeholders at all levels tactfully
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly assess potential for risk and opportunity
Proven team player with demonstrated teamwork, analytical and consultation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across business functions across varying levels of seniority
Strong influencing style, articulation and confidence
Strong command of English is mandatory
Self-starter with the ability to work under their own initiative with a very strong work ethic

Job Responsibility

Negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts (e.g. master, standalone and start up services agreements, software licensing agreements, confidentiality agreements, data privacy agreements, work orders & change orders)
Advise on a wide range of legal issues including in relation to contract, tort, corporate, data protection, litigation, compliance and regulatory that arise in the day to day operation of the business
Manage various legal projects to completion in an efficient and effective manner and liaise with internal stakeholders in the business for input and support in such projects
The employee is expected to recognize the importance of and embrace a culture of continuous process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes, adding value to our business and meeting client needs
To be collegiate and supportive in the sharing of knowhow developed and gathered in the course of the role
Manage and prioritize workload in relation to timelines and client submissions
Travel (approximately 10%) domestic and/or international
Engage and liaise with external counsel (managing and minimizing costs to the extent possible)
Undertake other reasonably related duties (including administrative tasks) as may be assigned from time to time

What we offer

Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others

Fulltime

Senior Counsel Attorney

This Senior Counsel in-house attorney will provide strategic legal counsel for B...

Location

United States , Deerfield

Salary:

224000.00 - 308000.00 USD / Year

Baxter

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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

Job Responsibility

Commercial & Regulatory Advice: Advise Commercial Operations and Regulatory Affairs leadership on healthcare fraud and abuse risks associated with pricing, contracting, reimbursement, promotional activities and market access strategies
Primary focus of commercial advice involves oversight of customer contracts with healthcare organizations, group purchasing organizations (GPOs), wholesalers, distributors, and healthcare professionals (HCPs)
Counsel the business on fraud and abuse laws, discount safe harbors, value-based arrangements and other commercial and regulatory areas
Must provide practical, business-focused guidance to enable compliant commercialization
Compliance & Prevention: Develop internal expertise, programs and policies to ensure compliance with fraud and abuse laws, analyze contracts for potential risks, and provide practical advice to help structure legitimate business arrangements
Ensure adherence to corporate Ethics & Compliance policies, including HCP engagements, speaker programs, advisory boards, grants and donations
Contribute to the development and updates of policies and procedures
Risk Mitigation: Identify, assess and mitigate fraud and abuse risks arising from commercial and regulatory activities
Support internal investigations and responses to government inquiries related to commercial conduct
Assist in the auditing of the business and development and execution of remediation strategies

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
Time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fulltime