Associate General Counsel
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Responsibilities:
Drafting, reviewing, advising on and negotiating all manner of commercial, intra-group and operational contracts.
Supporting the Group General Counsel in managing significant contracting matters, litigation matters, disputes, and litigation exposure in the US to protect the interests of the organization.
Supervising the US Compliance team, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and codes, including fraud and abuse laws, FDA laws regulating the sale and marketing of pharmaceutical products, the Sunshine Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and developing a corresponding training plan.
Proactively managing legal risks and identifying legal support opportunities for the Business by staying abreast of statutory and regulatory developments and enforcement and litigation trends and providing corresponding proactive and strategic guidance to the Business leadership.
Aiding in the design, implementation and monitoring of Compliance, Data Protection, ESG and related procedures as well as the follow-up of internal control and risk management best practices.
Participating in the M&A processes, with a focus on due diligence and integration.
Participating in the Group’s Risk Committee, and contributing to risk management initiatives generally.
Working closely with Group Procurement, notably on the Contracting Process and its related workflows.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor or international equivalent.
Bar admission in at least one state and qualified to practice in-house in PA.
10+ years of experience with at least 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry.
Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
Pharmaceutical product launch experience preferred.
Strong experience in drafting, advising on and negotiating a broad variety of agreements.
Ability to gain trust and work across functions and with all levels of the organization.
Excellent presentation/platform skills.
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