Why Orthofix?
We are a leading global spine and orthopedics company with a premier portfolio of biologics, innovative spinal hardware, bone growth therapies, specialized orthopedic solutions and a leading surgical navigation system. Our combined company is over 1,600 strong, with products distributed in 68 countries worldwide and a global R&D, commercial and manufacturing footprint, and this is just the beginning!
Come join our global team of dedicated professionals who through their extraordinary efforts demonstrate every day their commitment to our mission of improving the lives of patients. At SeaSpine and Orthofix our culture is built around Integrity and the core beliefs we live by: Exceed Expectations, Work Together, Be Respectful, Get Lean and Have Fun!
How you'll make a difference?
Summary statement on overall purpose and function of the position.
The Assistant General Counsel will manage legal work and provide legal support to the Company in connection with business relationships with healthcare professionals and clinical matters. This role reports directly to the VP, Associate General Counsel and will work with the Company’s Chief Legal Officer, other legal team members, and the Contracts Administration team. This position will provide legal advice and services that will include areas such as commercial law, contracts law, healthcare compliance and anticorruption law, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance.
What will your duties and responsibilities be?
The following are the essential functions of this position. This position may be responsible for performing additional duties and tasks as needed and assigned.
Working closely with business clients, including senior executives, and other members of the Legal Department to draft, negotiate and interpret various types of contracts and other documents with or relating to healthcare professionals, including consulting agreements, services agreements, development agreements, royalty agreements, clinical agreements, marketing agreements, event agreements, etc.
Providing strategic guidance to the business on HCP engagement and contracting practices. Educating and counseling Marketing, Medical Education, and business unit management on legal issues.
Determining whether desired business activities and agreements comply with applicable laws and regulations, including healthcare laws, such as the Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act.
Assisting and advising on clinical research arrangements.
Ensuring corporate policies and departmental processes are legally appropriate, current and properly approved. Identifying gaps in existing policies relating to healthcare professionals and initiate changes and revisions to policies.
Preparing and delivering employee training programs designed to enhance compliance and avoid litigation.
Retaining and managing outside counsel that provide specialized services to the company in a cost-effective manner, as necessary and appropriate.
Reviewing and commenting on promotional marketing and advertising materials and corporate communications, as may be requested by manager.
Studying proposed and existing legislation, reviewing business practices and policies, and advising management and other business members of potential risks.
Other duties as assigned.
What skills and experience will you need?
The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.
Education/Certifications:
The successful candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited Law School of recognized standing, have excellent academic credentials, and have been admitted to at least one state bar jurisdiction.
Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:
5+ years legal experience required.
Prior in-house experience in the Life Sciences field required.
Prior experience in the Medical Device industry coupled with law firm experience will be preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially in the areas of contract drafting and explaining legal risks to business clients.
Excellent analytical skills.
Working knowledge of Health Care and Medical Device laws and regulations.
Ability to drive results and balance management of legal risk with meeting goals of business.
Ability to collaborate with colleagues, work as part of a team and also work independently to meet deadlines and targets.
Ability to provide sound, proactive, fact-based legal advice.
Ability to lead and participate in cross-functional teams.
Ability to work in fast-paced, results-oriented work environment.
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to build and maintain rapport with business clients and with Legal department management, peers and subordinates.
Ability to independently explore and recommend viable alternatives to overcome legal hurdles whenever possible while appropriately managing risk and compliance for the company.
What qualifications are preferred?
The education, knowledge, skills and/or abilities listed below are preferred qualifications in addition to the minimum qualifications stated above.
Additional Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:
Experience with contracts with healthcare professionals in the life sciences industries
Experience with clinical research contracts
Working knowledge of healthcare compliance matters
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical requirements listed in this section include but are not limited to the motor/physical abilities, skills, and/or demands required of the position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to allow qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.
No additional physical requirements or essential functions for this position.
The anticipated salary for this position is $180,036 to $247,250 per year, plus bonus, based on performance and benefits. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.
DISCLAIMER
The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status.
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