Abbott
Counsel, Commercial - Cardiac Rhythm Management
Abbott, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Abbott is seeking an experienced commercial attorney to provide legal advice to Abbott’s Cardiac Rhythm Management Division. The attorney will identify and resolve complex legal issues to support the operations of a global leader in the research, development, manufacturing, sales and marketing of medical device products. The attorney will be the day-to-day legal advisor for Abbott’s Cardiac Rhythm Management team and will draft and negotiate various commercial agreements. What You’ll Work On
Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide range of agreements, including complex matters relating to procurement, sales, licensing, marketing, co-promotion and research collaborations. Reviewing marketing programs and promotional materials to ensure compliance with FTC truth-in-advertising principles, Abbott policies and applicable law. Advising internal clients to provide sound, practical and timely legal advice on matters related to operation of a commercial business that markets to health care professionals. Resolving legal issues using negotiation skills and legal expertise, including pre-litigation dispute resolution and settlements. Assisting in the creation of new template agreements, playbooks and training to support efficient contracting processes for various business functions. Developing knowledge of Abbott’s businesses, products and client areas supported. Maintaining familiarity with laws that affect client areas to issue spot and provide basic counseling, including those relevant to sales and marketing of products to health care professionals and reimbursement by government programs (e.g., fraud and abuse – Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act; FDA regulation – FDC Act; privacy – HIPAA; anti-corruption – FCPA). Representing Abbott externally to suppliers and customers; and Helping select and/or directing the work of outside counsel, defining project objectives, managing projects, and monitoring outside counsel budget. Interacting with the Legal, Compliance, Finance, Education, Supply Chain, Research & Development, Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Marketing, Commercial/Sales, and Information Technology Departments. Infrequent and minimal travel may be required (10-15%). Critical Success Factors
Good Judgment: Demonstrate expertise and sound judgment, understand how assigned responsibilities support Abbott’s business objectives, and provide practical, risk-balanced advice based on a thorough understanding of the issue scope, leveraging internal networks and external intelligence. Collaboration: Ability to integrate information from multiple sources to achieve results in a complex, global, matrixed environment. Anticipation: Holistic, big-picture thinker who anticipates changes in law, enforcement, and/or business objectives and adapts approach to manage risks and mitigate issues. Influencing Skills: Build strong relationships with business partners to influence outcomes and resolve issues; represent Abbott externally to customers, suppliers, competitors or government agencies. Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, strong academic background, and admission to a US state bar in good standing 5+ years of experience as a commercial attorney at a top law firm and/or in-house Preferred Qualifications
Healthcare industry or other relevant industry experience strongly preferred. Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with sound commercial and legal judgment. Ability to independently handle complex matters with minimal supervision and know when to elevate issues to senior management. Excellent interpersonal, strategic thinking, communication and organizational skills. The base pay for this position is $146,700.00 – $293,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
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Abbott is seeking an experienced commercial attorney to provide legal advice to Abbott’s Cardiac Rhythm Management Division. The attorney will identify and resolve complex legal issues to support the operations of a global leader in the research, development, manufacturing, sales and marketing of medical device products. The attorney will be the day-to-day legal advisor for Abbott’s Cardiac Rhythm Management team and will draft and negotiate various commercial agreements. What You’ll Work On
Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide range of agreements, including complex matters relating to procurement, sales, licensing, marketing, co-promotion and research collaborations. Reviewing marketing programs and promotional materials to ensure compliance with FTC truth-in-advertising principles, Abbott policies and applicable law. Advising internal clients to provide sound, practical and timely legal advice on matters related to operation of a commercial business that markets to health care professionals. Resolving legal issues using negotiation skills and legal expertise, including pre-litigation dispute resolution and settlements. Assisting in the creation of new template agreements, playbooks and training to support efficient contracting processes for various business functions. Developing knowledge of Abbott’s businesses, products and client areas supported. Maintaining familiarity with laws that affect client areas to issue spot and provide basic counseling, including those relevant to sales and marketing of products to health care professionals and reimbursement by government programs (e.g., fraud and abuse – Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act; FDA regulation – FDC Act; privacy – HIPAA; anti-corruption – FCPA). Representing Abbott externally to suppliers and customers; and Helping select and/or directing the work of outside counsel, defining project objectives, managing projects, and monitoring outside counsel budget. Interacting with the Legal, Compliance, Finance, Education, Supply Chain, Research & Development, Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Marketing, Commercial/Sales, and Information Technology Departments. Infrequent and minimal travel may be required (10-15%). Critical Success Factors
Good Judgment: Demonstrate expertise and sound judgment, understand how assigned responsibilities support Abbott’s business objectives, and provide practical, risk-balanced advice based on a thorough understanding of the issue scope, leveraging internal networks and external intelligence. Collaboration: Ability to integrate information from multiple sources to achieve results in a complex, global, matrixed environment. Anticipation: Holistic, big-picture thinker who anticipates changes in law, enforcement, and/or business objectives and adapts approach to manage risks and mitigate issues. Influencing Skills: Build strong relationships with business partners to influence outcomes and resolve issues; represent Abbott externally to customers, suppliers, competitors or government agencies. Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, strong academic background, and admission to a US state bar in good standing 5+ years of experience as a commercial attorney at a top law firm and/or in-house Preferred Qualifications
Healthcare industry or other relevant industry experience strongly preferred. Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with sound commercial and legal judgment. Ability to independently handle complex matters with minimal supervision and know when to elevate issues to senior management. Excellent interpersonal, strategic thinking, communication and organizational skills. The base pay for this position is $146,700.00 – $293,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at
Abbott
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