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The Senior Counsel, Commercial Business Units, will be a member of the Global BD Law Group and report to the Assistant General Counsel, Medication Management Solutions (MMS) Business Unit. The successful candidate will partner with the Law Group Business Unit commercial counsels to support one or more of BD's business units.
Responsibilities:
Must possess strong knowledge of corporate and commercial/transactional law and demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and advising and counseling clients on a range of business transactions, and in the development of new products and innovations in multiple areas of law focused on the medical device industry
Identify and resolve complex legal issues to support the commercial operations of a global leader in the research, development, manufacturing, sales and marketing of BD's portfolio of products, including developing strong knowledge of supported BD portfolios and clients
Provide day-to-day legal advice to the businesses and for the drafting and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements
Serve as legal reviewer alongside Medical and Regulatory representatives to review and approve advertising and promotional materials; experience with such review in regulated and/or non-regulated settings is strongly preferred
Maintain familiarity with laws that affect the medical device industry, including those relevant to sales and marketing of products to health care professionals and reimbursement by government programs, including, for example, fraud and abuse (Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act), FDA regulation (Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act), privacy (HIPAA), security (pre and post market FDA guidance), and anti-corruption (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act)
Advise and counsel relating to M&A, partnerships and strategic collaboration, including conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiation of related agreements
Develop strong relationships throughout all functional areas, departments, and divisions to foster an advisory or collaborative approach to proactive compliance
Collaborate across many functions, countries, cultures, and time zones to drive results on complex projects
Represent BD externally to suppliers, partners and customers
Qualifications:
Experienced practitioner, with 8 or more years of relevant law firm and/or corporate in-house law department (preferred) experience
Hold a J.D. or L.L.M with strong academic credentials from an accredited law school and will have obtained an undergraduate degree from a college or university of recognized standing
Admission to the California Bar, and a member in good standing, or eligible to practice as California Registered in-house counsel under California Rules of Court 9.46. required
Solid analytical and conceptual skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with an acute ability to listen attentively and to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization
Ability to present nuanced, complicated, and content rich issues clearly and succinctly
Strong interpersonal and relationship skills and ability to influence diverse stakeholders, navigate controversial situations, and change traditional ways of doing business
Demonstrated ability to be proactive, exercise independent judgment, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to produce high-quality work under significant deadline pressures
Ability to commute into San Diego office location for three days per work week (hybrid model)
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required . Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us ?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place .
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USA CA - San Diego Bldg A&B
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