UnitedHealth Group-posted 9 months ago
$124,500 - $239,400/Yr
Full-time • Director
Remote • Eden Prairie, MN
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Associate General Counsel will provide legal guidance and support to leaders across the Industry Relations and Optum Specialty Holdings businesses. This role involves drafting and reviewing contracts, advising on high-risk issues and collaborating with internal partners to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. The attorney must be willing to function as a utility player, requiring an ability to learn and pivot quickly among projects from various leaders. The candidate should be able to act independently with minimal supervision where appropriate. Candidate will be expected to handle and complete negotiations with pharmaceutical manufacturers. Successful candidates will be comfortable meeting with senior internal business leaders to advise on legal considerations associated with new product development and manufacturer agreements. Candidate will also be expected to work with other Optum attorneys on issues involving multiple legal teams. This position reports to the Senior Associate General Counsel. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

  • Serve as a legal advisor, providing strategic advice to leaders on a variety business matters including, but not limited to: contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and new product and service line development.
  • Draft and review contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers in support of procurement, rebate operations, and distribution.
  • Represent the Industry Relations team in external negotiations and for internal business meetings.
  • Collaborate with internal partners to advise on high-risk issues related to rebate and payment disputes, contract compliance, and applicable fraud, waste, and abuse matters.
  • Work with business teams to develop and provide guidance on appropriate firewalls among business units and conduct necessary training sessions.
  • Provide support to other legal team members in their pharma relations functions, as directed by the Deputy General Counsel or General Counsel, including participation in workgroups supporting other large transactions undertaken by Optum Rx.
  • 8+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, licensed in one or more jurisdictions.
  • Significant experience in contract drafting and negotiation.
  • Proven sound verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to advise senior lawyers and management on high-risk issues in the face of ambiguity and an evolving regulatory environment.
  • First chair experience as a lead contract negotiator with external parties.
  • Experience with the healthcare industry; pharmaceutical industry experience.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of federal healthcare law, including the Anti-Kickback statute, Stark Law, and fraud, waste and abuse regulations.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Incentive and recognition programs.
  • Equity stock purchase.
  • 401k contribution.
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