Commercial Counsel

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. 
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

 

The Opportunity This position works out in our Alameda, CA facility.

What You’ll Work On

Abbott is currently seeking an experienced attorney to join our Commercial Legal Operations team in the position of “Counsel” supporting Abbott Diabetes Care/ Lingo in Alameda, California.

Position Summary:As a member of the legal team supporting Abbott Diabetes Care/Lingo, the attorney will provide legal guidance to a fast paced, rapid-growth, patient-centric, and dynamic business unit across a variety of legal topics and geographies. The individual will collaborate with many aspects of the business, including: marketing, sales, business development, customer service, purchasing, supply chain, clinical, regulatory, and quality, to provide top notch legal advice and drive positive outcomes for Abbott and the people who rely on its products. This individual also will be an integrated part of a larger diverse Commercial Legal Operations team that works across Abbott divisions to build and grow successful relationships with business partners, outside attorneys and professionals, and customers. 

This position reports to Senior Counsel.

Position Duties:•    Participate in the preparation and negotiation of US and global business development partnerships, commercial contracts, and agreements with: hardware and software companies, health care professionals, suppliers, and researchers.•    Advise marketing and commercial teams on advertising and promotional practices, claims, social and digital media guidelines, engagement with influencers and celebrity endorsements, including with respect to Federal Trade Commission and other global regulations.•    Provide risk management advice and legal support for the corporate incident response and customer service teams on global issues.•    Provide legal counsel on compliance, risk management, and other legal issues in the context of federal and state regulatory requirements, including federal consumer protection laws, fraud and abuse laws, Anti-Kickback issues, Sunshine law, False Claims Act and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.•    Supervise and direct outside counsel as needed.•    Work in close cooperation with Abbott’s compliance, intellectual property and privacy organizations to develop strong legal outcomes.•    Identify training needs and assist in development and presentation of training and education regarding legal requirements and developments.•    Develop 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 Abbott Diabetes Care/Lingo.•    Infrequent and minimal travel may be required (10-15%).•    Be an ally and integrated contributor to an inclusive culture open to helping further a diverse, fair and equitable working environment for all. Critical Success Factors:•    Judgment: 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 an appropriate understanding of the scope of an issue, taking full advantage of internal networks and external intelligence. Decisiveness and flexibility are both required. •    Collaboration: Firm understanding of available legal, functional, and business resources and ability to integrate information from several sources to achieve business results, including working across boundaries to create alignment as necessary, in a complex, global, matrixed environment.•    Anticipation: Holistic, big picture thinker, who anticipates changes in law, enforcement, and/or business objectives and adapts approaches as necessary to manage risks effectively and mitigate issues before they arise.•    Influencing Skills: Build strong relationships with business partners to tactfully influence and gain their support to drive appropriate risk-based successful outcomes. Represent Abbott externally to customers, suppliers, competitors, trade associations or government agencies; and resolve legal issues using negotiation skills and legal expertise.

Required Qualifications•    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.•    3+ 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.•    Must be adept at follow up and collaboration.•    Dynamic, proactive and mature.

Preferred Qualifications•    At least eight (8) years of progressively more responsible work experience in the health care or tech industry, at a top law firm, or in-house and working.•    Experience with navigating federal trade commission issues in the US. •    Experience representing an FDA-regulated company, including knowledge of federal consumer protection laws, fraud and abuse laws, Anti-Kickback law, AdvaMed Code, HIPAA, GDPR,and other laws and regulations pertaining to the global pharmaceutical or medical device industry.•    Medical device, digital health, pharmaceutical or other health care business experience, and/or software experience.

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.  

The base pay for this position is

$148,700.00 – $297,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations & Business Support

DIVISION:

GENC General Counsel

LOCATION:

United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 15 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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