Senior Counsel, Litigation and Government Investigations; Policy and Government Affairs

Bristol Myers Squibb • Washington, DC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of law and policy in an innovative, fast-moving environment. We are seeking a creative, highly-skilled and motivated attorney to join our Litigation and Government Investigations team to provide strategic legal support to our Government Affairs and Policy teams. This role will focus on advising the Government Affairs and Policy teams and senior management on complex policy issues, statutory and regulatory interpretation, and legal strategies to protect the Company’s interests. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health care law, litigation, administrative procedure, and experience operating in a high pressure, dynamic environment.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of relevant legal experience, preferably including federal government, in-house, or law firm experience focused on health care, regulatory, or government affairs matters.
• Experience with state and federal health care programs, fraud and abuse laws, FDA, FTC, and the legislative and regulatory process.
• Familiarity with Administrative Procedures Act litigation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across functions.

Nice To Haves

• Background in health care or life sciences litigation is a plus.
• Experience working with or within federal agencies or Capitol Hill is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key legal contact for the Government Affairs and Policy team providing strategic legal advice and support for advocacy and policy development.
• Advise senior management on legal options to advance policy goals, protect the Company’s interests in the policy space, and advance the Company’s policy positions.
• Provide legal analysis and strategic counsel on policy positions and arguments related to state and federal policy.
• Develop innovative and creative legal and litigation strategies to advance and protect the Company’s interests in a complex policy environment.
• Interpret state and federal statutes and regulations and assess the legal authority of federal agencies in the context of health care policy.
• Support the development of advocacy strategies and administrative interactions that align with legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Support interactions with trade associations, including the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO).
• Engage with external parties, including counterparts at other companies, government agencies, outside counsel, and trade and professional associations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on issues involving federal health care programs and state and federal legislative initiatives.
• Develop legal strategies to help shape regulatory and policy environment through litigation.
• Develop and deliver training and guidance to internal teams on lobbying compliance and related legal obligations.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees