Associate Vice President, Assistant General Counsel – Litigation and Government Investigations

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us. 

The Associate Vice President, Assistant General Counsel – Litigation and Government Investigations role is for a creative, curious, and strategic litigator with an innovative mindset, impeccable judgment, and at least 15 years of experience at a global company and/or top law firm. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment with broad responsibility, proactively developing and executing litigation objectives and providing related counsel on complex and evolving issues. The position reports to the Vice President, Assistant General Counsel – Litigation and Government Investigations. Remote candidates are welcome, with periodic travel to Indianapolis and other locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage litigation, government investigations, and other disputes, directing strategy, selecting and supervising outside counsel, and developing and adhering to reasonable budgets
• Lead responses to subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and government inquiries
• Update and advise senior leadership on litigation, government investigations, and related matters
• Build and maintain relationships with other Legal team members and cross-functional colleagues
• Provide practical legal counsel on business initiatives and emerging risks
• Engage with key external entities, including government agencies, industry groups, and outside counsel networks, on litigation- and enforcement-related issues  
• Monitor and analyze litigation and enforcement developments affecting the pharmaceutical industry​

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D.
• Active license to practice law in the United States
• Minimum 15 years of experience as a practicing attorney, including managing complex litigation (e.g., MDLs, class actions, complex arbitrations, or similar legal matters) at a global company and/or top law firm
• Track record of litigation success, including strategic management of matters through discovery, dispositive motions, trials, settlement negotiations, and appeals

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Experience managing litigation and/or government investigations within the pharmaceutical or another highly regulated industry, including matters involving antitrust, product liability, commercial, securities, consumer protection, or privacy claims; state and federal healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, 340B); and/or fraud and abuse laws (e.g., AKS, False Claims Act)
• Collaborative, client-service orientation, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with and influence others
• Enthusiasm for harnessing artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to litigate more effectively and improve processes
• Comfortable operating with a sense of urgency and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Willingness and ability to expand knowledge, master unfamiliar subject matter quickly, and continuously adapt to a changing risk landscape
• Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in working with senior leadership
• Proven ability to handle highly confidential information appropriately
• Federal judicial clerkship and/or trial experience  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and meticulous attention to detail

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Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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