Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Providing proactive legal and compliance advice and counsel to support the medical device business
Set up and improve the internal legal system in terms of contract management, updating templates and SOPs
Drafting, negotiating and reviewing the entire gamut of commercial contracts such as distribution agreements, agreements with key customers and hospitals, responding to tenders, agreements with key vendors for long term supply of materials, including advising on our rights and obligations under various contracts
Anticipate legal, regulatory and enforcement trends in the healthcare industry and to prepare the company to meet the opportunities and challenges presented by those trends
Weigh in on business strategies and to resolve operational issues cross-functionally
Coordinate with external counsels on various projects from time to time within budget
Assist internal investigations and investigations related interviews where necessary
Understanding and implementing corporate guidelines and policies with regard to our code of business conduct, anti-bribery, anti-corruption policies, healthcare compliance policies and procedures
Working cross-functionally to ensure ongoing activities (including interactions with HCPs and HCIs) meets with industry norms and requirements on ethical interactions, to audit and monitor to ensure compliance with those norms and requirements
Providing analysis and develop risk-managed legal counsel and solutions to various issues and policies, including new product development, alliances, joint ventures, collaborations, business strategic planning, etc
Work with the International Legal & Compliance team including implementing global compliance policy & procedure, legal & compliance training program to associates, streamlining work processes, etc
Lead or participate in international or global projects as needed from time to time
Working knowledge to support Cardinal Health’s corporate IP team on protection of IPR in Asia. In-depth knowledge in IP law is not necessary
Supporting other functions wherever legal or compliance issues arise (HR, finance, QRA, marketing, etc)
Key Requirements
At least PQE 8-12 years working experience in law firm/in-house.
Law degree (LLB or equivalent), required
Experience in Medical Device/Pharma industry is essential
Legal practicing certificate is desirable
Fluent spoken and written English is required
Solid legal and compliance experience. Strong legal drafting skills.
Experience working with global manufacturing sites in a legal and/or compliance role is essential
Experience working on international contracts and negotiations is essential. Experience of drafting and negotiating contracts on information technology, software or R&D is desirable.
Experience of drafting regional/global compliance policies is desirable
Strong commercial acumen and instinct, balanced by a good sense of risk management
Good judgment and discretion. Able to escalate matters appropriately to relevant stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to champion a corporate culture of openness and transparency
Willingness to "roll up your sleeves" to execute key projects successfully
Savvy written and verbal communication skills across various media
Ability to use different types of technology such as Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom etc
Presentation and training skills/experience
Good judgment and discretion
Able to escalate matters appropriately to relevant stakeholders
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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