Senior Counsel, US Commercial Programs

Senior Counsel, US Commercial Programs – 2406214822W

Description

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Senior Counsel, U.S. Commercial Programs to join our Global Legal Organization located in Raritan, NJ; Raynham, MA; Cincinnati, OH; Irvine, CA or Santa Clara, CA. The candidate will be expected to report to one of these sites on a hybrid schedule.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

Key Responsibilities:

Counsel on the development and implementation of innovative commercial strategies for Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s products, services and solutions across U.S. customer channels.

Advise senior leadership and counsel all levels of the organization focusing on commercial transactions and interactions with healthcare providers, group purchasing organizations, payers and other customers.

Collaborate closely with pricing strategy, contracting, account management, sales, marketing, finance and other functions. Facilitate effective engagement with customers, including guiding the commercial contracting and negotiating teams.

Provide legal counsel and support related to fraud and abuse laws, including the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and associated safe harbors, OIG guidance and state laws, and other health care laws and regulations, industry standards and company policies.

Develop and deliver training for clients on various health care compliance topics related to commercial programs and interactions with commercial customers.

Engage in key policy and regulatory issues impacting our customer relationships and business strategies to ensure our support is innovative, agile and adapts to an evolving environment.

Provide efficient and coordinated legal support, contribute to cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues in the Global Legal Organization on key matters.

Qualifications

Education:

A Juris Doctor Degree or LL.M. with admission to (and current good standing with) the bar of at least one state or the District of Columbia is required.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

Minimum of 5 years of experience as an attorney, with relevant experience advising on health care matters in the life sciences or medical technology industry, either in-house or at a law firm.

Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior leaders to proactively shape and advance key business strategies and priorities.

Strong transactional skills with experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, related to product sales, distribution, technology and capital equipment.

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and simplifying complicated issues.

Strong analytical skills and ability to think strategically to develop creative, practical and compliant solutions.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

Highly collaborative in a fast-paced, team-based, matrix environment.

Preferred:

Experience advising on health care compliance obligations, including the U.S. health care fraud and abuse laws is a plus.

Experience with transactions related to information technology, cybersecurity, robotics, artificial intelligence, software, cloud, or privacy is a plus.

Other:

This position will be located in Raritan, NJ, Raynham, MA, Cincinnati, OH, Irvine, CA or Santa Clara, CA and may require some limited domestic travel.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $142,000-$244,950. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

o Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year

o Sick time – up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year

o Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year

o Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

This job posting is anticipated to close on October 7, 2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .

Primary Location NA-US-New Jersey-Raritan

Other Locations NA-US-Ohio-Cincinnati, NA-US-California-Irvine, NA-US-Massachusetts-Raynham, NA-US-California-Santa Clara

Organization Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. (6090)

Job Function Law Business Partners

Req ID: 2406214822W