Assistant General Counsel - Commercial Transactions

Cardinal Health

About The Position

Legal Management contributes to Cardinal Health Legal provides the company with strategic, proactive, practical and cost-effective legal advice and services in order to protect the organization's assets, operations and image. This function provides legal counsel related to commercial, corporate securities, intellectual property, labor and employment, and regulatory law, among other areas. This function also litigates all company legal matters, manages outside counsel and manages legal operations. Legal Management provides strategic oversight, leadership and direction within the Legal function. Job Summary This leadership role is responsible for providing outstanding legal advice to one of Cardinal Health’s growing businesses, focused in the pharmaceutical distribution, manufacturing, precision medicine and life sciences spaces, including guidance related to customer contracting (GPOs, IDNs, hospitals, physician offices, etc.), strategic sourcing, marketing, regulatory/compliance and contract manufacturing.

Requirements

8+ years of experience preferred
J.D. required; record of high academic achievement in the undergraduate level and in law school preferred
License to practice law in Ohio or active bar license in another state required
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including contract drafting and negotiation
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and flexibility, and the ability to interface effectively and engender trust and confidence with personnel at many different levels throughout the company
Enthusiasm and "self-starter" qualities, enabling management of responsibilities with an appropriate sense of urgency; the ability to function effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Business acumen, including a well-developed understanding of business and commerce and the ability to diagnose legal issues and present positive, creative solutions and alternatives
Ability to work independently, cross-functionally and collaboratively

Nice To Haves

Law firm or in-house healthcare experience preferred, including commercial transactions and fraud & abuse compliance expertise
Experience working with GPO’s, IDN’s and pharmaceutical manufacturers preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of commercial healthcare law, including pharmaceutical distribution and manufacturing
Demonstrate strong business acumen and ability to draft and negotiate contracts
Identify legal and compliance issues and business risks and escalate appropriately
Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, including subject matter experts in other departments
Work under the general supervision of senior attorneys and exercise sound judgment as to matters that require attention of Legal and Compliance Departments’ senior leadership
Promote and ensure compliance with the Cardinal Health’s Business Code of Conduct and other policies
Provide sound, practical judgment in the interpretation and application of relevant laws (e.g., Anti-Kickback, False Claims Act, HIPAA, Antitrust)
Demonstrate excellent communication skills and ability to provide business clients with clear and precise guidance on business, compliance, and legal risks
Develop and conduct legal training for business clients
Understand complex legal, compliance and business situations and discern relevant facts and information
Proactively develop and maintain legal knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up to date on current regulations, cases, trends and best practices
Communicate in a professional and persuasive manner with appropriate support for legal advice
Work independently supporting business clients on complex commercial transactions and compliance matters
Serve as primary legal contact for customer contracting matters, including GPO’s, IDN’s, hospitals and physicians
Review marketing and promotional materials related to customer services and pharmaceuticals
Review agreements in support of various business transactions, including strategic sourcing, clinical trial services, confidentiality, Business Associate and information security agreements