Senior Counsel Attorney (Medical Device/Pharmaceutical)

Baxter International Inc. • Deerfield, IL

31d • $224,000 - $308,000

About The Position

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Your Role at Baxter This Senior Counsel in-house attorney will provide strategic legal counsel for Baxter International, a medical device and pharmaceutical company based in Deerfield, Illinois. The Senior Counsel’s primary area of focus will be helping the business comply with fraud and abuse laws including the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, the False Claims Act and other laws for the company’s commercial and regulatory activities. The successful candidate will provide advice on how to structure contracts to help mitigate risk and will help the business understand fraud and abuse laws and develop compliance strategies. The role requires good judgment, clear and effective interaction, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks while driving practical, business focused solutions.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; admission to practice in relevant jurisdiction, active member in good standing.
• Strong academic record.
• Significant experience advising commercial teams in the healthcare/life sciences space on fraud and abuse laws.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical and/or medical device commercialization.
• Exceptional oral written communication skills, including drafting skills and presentation capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to maintain an independent and objective perspective while developing and maintaining a strong partnership with the business and other functions.
• Self-motivating, working independently on projects, meeting aggressive deadlines, acting decisively, balancing multiple matters and a mentality of continuous improvement.
• Practical legal judgment, collaboration skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• In-house experience supporting a pharmaceutical and/or medical device company will be highly desireable

Responsibilities

• Advise Commercial Operations and Regulatory Affairs leadership on healthcare fraud and abuse risks associated with pricing, contracting, reimbursement, promotional activities and market access strategies.
• Primary focus of commercial advice involves oversight of customer contracts with healthcare organizations, group purchasing organizations (GPOs), wholesalers, distributors, and healthcare professionals (HCPs).
• Counsel the business on fraud and abuse laws, discount safe harbors, value-based arrangements and other commercial and regulatory areas.
• Provide practical, business-focused guidance to enable compliant commercialization.
• Develop internal expertise, programs and policies to ensure compliance with fraud and abuse laws, analyze contracts for potential risks, and provide practical advice to help structure legitimate business arrangements.
• Ensure adherence to corporate Ethics & Compliance policies, including HCP engagements, speaker programs, advisory boards, grants and donations.
• Contribute to the development and updates of policies and procedures.
• Identify, assess and mitigate fraud and abuse risks arising from commercial and regulatory activities.
• Support internal investigations and responses to government inquiries related to commercial conduct.
• Assist in the auditing of the business and development and execution of remediation strategies.
• Serve as a legal representative on enterprise and cross-functional teams and projects.
• Monitor enforcement trends and other legal, regulatory, and governmental developments on fraud and abuse issues impacting the business.
• Advise leadership of emerging risks related to innovative contracting and market access models.
• Direct and lead outside counsel efficiently when needed.

Benefits

• Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

What This Job Offers

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