Counsel, Commercial Electrophysiology

Abbott • Plymouth, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life, with a portfolio of life-changing technologies in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. With 115,000 colleagues serving people in over 160 countries, Abbott is seeking an experienced attorney for its Commercial Legal Operations team in Plymouth, Minnesota. This attorney will provide legal guidance to Abbott’s Electrophysiology business unit across various areas including research & development, supply chain, clinical, regulatory, quality, marketing, and sales. The role involves fostering positive relations with all Abbott divisions, outside attorneys, business partners, and customers, and reports to the Senior Counsel, Electrophysiology. The Abbott Legal Division supports and advances the interests of Abbott’s global businesses, offering thorough and reasoned advice and engaging as business leaders to solve problems for the company, customers, and patients. This position provides an opportunity for meaningful and challenging work on a global scale, with evolving roles and experiences as the company grows. The team values holistic thinking, collaboration, and diversity, striving to find creative solutions to business challenges and shaping the environment in which Abbott operates.

Requirements

• Possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, demonstrate a strong academic background, and be admitted to a US state bar in good standing.
• 4+ years of experience as a commercial attorney at a top law firm and/or in-house, including the provision of legal advice on commercial matters and/or drafting/editing commercial contracts.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in fast-paced environment and exercise sound commercial and legal judgment.
• Strong process and analytical skills.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities while ensuring timely completion and follow up.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects for the reporting relationships.
• Must be adept at follow up and team work.
• Dynamic, proactive and mature.
• Demonstrate expertise and sound judgment, understand how assigned responsibilities support Abbott’s business objectives, and be able to provide practical, risk-balanced advice based upon a thorough understanding of the scope of an issue, taking full advantage of internal networks and external intelligence.
• Firm understanding of available legal, functional, and business resources and ability to integrate information from several sources to achieve business results, including breaking down boundaries to create alignment as necessary, in a complex, global, matrixed environment.
• Holistic, big picture thinker, who anticipates changes in law, enforcement, and/or business objectives and adapts approach as necessary to manage risks effectively and mitigate issues before they arise.
• Build strong relationships with business partners to tactfully influence and gain their support to drive desired outcomes.
• Represent Abbott externally to customers, suppliers, competitors, trade associations or government agencies; and resolve legal issues using negotiation skills and legal expertise/engage in external influencing efforts.

Nice To Haves

• At least four (4) years of progressively more responsible work experience in the health care industry at a top law firm or in-house.
• Experience representing an FDA regulated company, including knowledge of corporate law, fraud and abuse laws, Anti-Kickback law, Sunshine Law, AdvaMed Code, HIPAA, and other laws and regulations pertaining to the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
• Medical device, pharmaceutical or other health care business experience, and/or hospital/health system experience.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and company operating procedures, processes, policies, and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to Abbott’s Electrophysiology team on compliance, risk management, and other legal issues in the context of federal and state regulatory requirements, including fraud and abuse laws, Anti-Kickback issues, Sunshine law, False Claims Act and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
• Participate in the preparation and negotiation of major commercial contracts and agreements with suppliers, researchers, hospitals, GPOs, governmental entities, and health care professionals.
• Facilitate the business objectives of Abbott by providing practical, timely, and effective legal support, while minimizing potential legal risks.
• Supervise and direct outside counsel as needed.
• Work in close cooperation with compliance organization to coordinate and streamline efforts.
• Identify training needs and assist in development and presentation of training and education regarding legal requirements and developments.
• Develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with: Abbott’s business, its people, products, markets, facilities, customers, and competitors, and use this knowledge in providing guidance and counsel to the Electrophysiology team.
• Interact with the Legal, Compliance, Finance, Education, Supply Chain, Research & Development, Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Marketing, Sales, and Information Technology Departments.
• Infrequent and minimal travel may be required (10-15%).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree