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Pharmaceuticals • Biotechnology • B2B

Fresenius Kabi USA is a healthcare company that develops, manufactures, and supplies essential medicines and medical technologies for hospitals, blood centers, and healthcare providers across the United States. The company’s offerings include injectable pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, parenteral nutrition products, infusion and apheresis systems, blood collection and processing equipment, and data management solutions to support clinical and blood center operations. 

Fresenius Kabi USA focuses on improving access, affordability, and safety of therapies while supporting community engagement and supply chain resilience. 

1001 - 5000 employees

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🧬 Biotechnology

🤝 B2B

Corporate Counsel, Contracts

8 minutes ago

🏢🏡 Lake Zurich – Hybrid

💵 $160k - $185k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍⚖️ General Counsel

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📋 Description

• Drafting, reviewing, and revising product purchase, supply, manufacturing, distribution, license, capital expenditure, research & development, regulatory, quality, information technology, service and other commercial agreements
• Acting as a lead in negotiation of such contracts with relevant counterparties, both clients and suppliers, with support from key business stakeholders where required
• Supporting key commercial strategic initiatives and requests for proposals from customers
• Supporting insourcing and supply chain restructuring efforts to improve cost savings, efficiencies and quality standards
• Leading corporate entity and manufacturing licensing and registration programs and liaising with third party service providers to complete registrations
• Negotiating and resolving informal disputes with key suppliers and service providers
• Advising the Company on structuring business practices in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, those related to the federal and state anti-kickback law, DEA, FDA and state boards of pharmacy, among others, and staying current with developments regarding same
• Handling FDA submissions, reports, communications with the FDA (including Form 483s and Consent Decrees), product recalls, and reviewing and negotiating a variety of contracts including vendor, manufacturing, clinical trial/research, and other agreements
• Reviewing internal and external communications (e.g., press releases or talking points) related to regulatory and FDA matters
• Reviewing advertising and promotion materials in view of legal and regulatory requirements globally
• Reviewing social media materials and responding to changing regulatory and legal landscape related to online product promotion
• Advising business teams on legal and regulatory risks impacting their business, including regulatory strategy, product development, product approvals, and post-approval compliance
• Reviewing conference requests and other one-time event and sponsorship opportunities in view of applicable healthcare guidance and regulations
• Reviewing new product labeling for compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Partnering with other legal team leaders to support the ongoing legal affairs of the corporation
• Providing day-to-day legal counseling on healthcare, regulatory, and corporate legal matters, including engagement with healthcare providers
• Participating as legal representative on various cross-functional teams and projects
• Staying current with legal, regulatory, and governmental developments impacting the Company and industry
• Providing direction to outside counsel and internal support staff
• Providing training and guidance to business personnel on contracting policies and procedures
• Interacting and collaborating with a variety of departments within the Company at all levels, including upper management

🎯 Requirements

• JD from accredited law school and eligible to practice in-house in Illinois
• 3+ years of relevant legal experience at a top law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Significant experience representing medical device, life sciences, and/or pharmaceutical companies, handling legal and regulatory requirements, including FDA submissions, product recalls, and other regulatory matters
• Healthcare legal and regulatory experience is a plus, including experience with the Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, the Stark Law, HIPAA, applicable privacy laws and the PhRMA Code
• Demonstrated ability in healthcare, regulatory, and commercial legal matters
• Good analytical, research, drafting, negotiating, communication, and relational skills
• Good working knowledge of healthcare and other laws, regulations, and industry codes applicable to medical device and pharmaceutical companies

🏖️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Paid vacation
• Holiday and personal days
• Employee assistance program
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

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