Description:

Organization Overview:
At An American Pharmaceutical Company, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

The Sr. Director - Counsel - Litigation and Government Investigations role is for an experienced, creative and strategic litigation attorney with impeccable judgment who will be a member of the legal team responsible for non-IP litigation matters and government investigations across the globe. Individual must be energized to boldly execute litigation objectives while working in a dynamic environment with broad responsibility. Are you highly motivated and collaborative with strong interpersonal skills? We need a hardworking legal professional with the ability to work effectively with team members, other lawyers, and members of management across all levels of the company. Bring your exceptional skills to An American Pharmaceutical Company and make an impact today!

Responsibilities:

Set and own strategy for, manage, and provide advice to senior leadership and the business on litigation, investigations, and other high-risk matters in the United States and elsewhere
Advise on complex pre-litigation disputes and collaborate with cross-functional legal colleagues to provide practical and thoughtful legal counseling on a variety of business initiatives, emerging risk issues and risk assessments
Actively engage with and manage outside counsel, including the strategic use of virtual law firm approach to ensure the best outcomes, development and management of reasonable budgets, and alignment of strategies with internal business priorities
Build and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders
Maintain engagement with key external parties and entities, including counterparts at other companies in the industry, key government agencies, and outside counsel network
Review, analyze and keep current on litigation developments affecting the pharmaceutical industry

Basic Qualifications:

J.D. degree
Active license to practice law in the United States
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a practicing attorney handling complex litigation and government investigations, including class actions, MDLs, complex arbitrations, and similar legal matters
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. An American Pharmaceutical Company will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

10-plus years of experience as a practicing attorney handling complex litigation and government investigations
Experience managing litigation within the pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry
Experience managing litigation outside the U.S.
Good judgment and a meticulous level of attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly motivated and collaborative partner with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with team members, other lawyers, and members of management across all levels of the company
Demonstrated effectiveness in advising and working with senior leadership
Experience with matters involving state and federal healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, 340B, Federal Supply Schedule), fraud and abuse laws (e.g., AKS, False Claims Act), antitrust, securities, product liability, or complex commercial claims
Experience with government agencies
Experience providing legal support to corporate risk functions (Ethics & Compliance, Internal Audit, and Risk Management) at or for a global company in a highly regulated industry
Experience with crisis management
Demonstrated ability to appropriately handle highly confidential information
Demonstrated commitment to expand knowledge and adapt to a changing risk landscape

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