Counsel -- Global Commercial Operations
About The Position
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Counsel - Global Commercial Operations What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for counseling Amgen’s Global Commercial Operations clients on a wide variety of legal and regulatory issues concerning promotion, sales, patient support programs, contracting, education and scientific exchange regarding biopharmaceutical products that are subject to oversight and regulation by several entities of the U.S. Federal government.
Requirements
- J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
- two (2) years of experience practicing law
Nice To Haves
- 4+ years of corporate, government and/or law firm experience.
- Proven superior legal skills, including excellent oral and written communication, legal analysis, drafting and negotiation skills
- Ability to lead and influence others
- Strong client service, business counseling, and a problem-solving focus
- Ability to manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment
- Superior academic achievement
- Experience with health care law (Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, Medicare/Medicaid/340B) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Advising and counseling on fraud and abuse matters relating to commercial activities involving members of the healthcare community (including payers, pharmacies, providers and patient and professional advocacy groups and associations), with emphasis on Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act
- Assessing proposed and ongoing patient support programs for legal risk
- Analyzing, reviewing and approving promotional, educational and patient support programs and materials
- Advising key stakeholders on legal, regulatory and policy developments to ensure that legal support is adapted to a rapidly changing environment
- Providing guidance on proposed sales and marketing strategies
- Advising on interconnected issues of law and policy relating to government health care programs
- Coordinating legal support by contributing as a member of cross-functional team and interacting with business and law department colleagues on various matters
Benefits
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
