Counsel -- Global Commercial Operations
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Career Category Law/Legal Job Description Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year.
As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based.
If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Counsel - Global Commercial Operations What you will do Let’s do this.
Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for counseling Amgen’s Global Commercial Operations clients on a wide variety of legal and regulatory issues concerning promotion, sales, patient support programs, contracting, education and scientific exchange regarding biopharmaceutical products that are subject to oversight and regulation by several entities of the U.S.
Federal government. The primary responsibilities of this Counsel position will include: Advising and counseling on fraud and abuse matters relating to commercial activities involving members of the healthcare community (including payers, pharmacies, providers and patient and professional advocacy groups and associations), with emphasis on Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act Assessing proposed and ongoing patient support programs for legal risk Analyzing, reviewing and approving promotional, educational and patient support programs and materials Advising key stakeholders on legal, regulatory and policy developments to ensure that legal support is adapted to a rapidly changing environment Providing guidance on proposed sales and marketing strategies Advising on interconnected issues of law and policy relating to government health care programs Coordinating legal support by contributing as a member of cross-functional team and interacting with business and law department colleagues on various matters What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.
The legal professional we seek is a dynamic individual with these qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction and two (2) years of experience practicing law Preferred Qualifications: 4+ years of corporate, government and/or law firm experience.
- Proven superior legal skills, including excellent oral and written communication, legal analysis, drafting and negotiation skills Ability to lead and influence others Strong client service, business counseling
- a problem-solving focus Ability to manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment Superior academic achievement Experience with health care law (Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, Medicare/Medicaid/340B) is a plus.
- What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being.
- From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
- The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted.
- Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
- In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance
- career development opportunities that may include: A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance
- flexible spending accounts A discretionary annual bonus program
- for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan Stock-based long-term incentives Award-winning time-off plans Flexible work models where possible.
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- Application deadline Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
- Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
- As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients.
- Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
- Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status
- any other basis protected by applicable law.
- We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions
- to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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- Salary Range 179,984.95USD -243,509.05 USD