Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott is currently seeking an attorney with 10+ years of experience to join our Commercial Legal Operations team in Pleasanton, California. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As a member of the team, the attorney will provide legal guidance to Abbott’s Heart Failure business unit across a variety of areas, including research & development, supply chain, clinical, regulatory, quality, marketing, and sales.  This individual will maintain and foster positive relations for the Commercial Legal Operations team with all Abbott divisions, outside attorneys and professionals, business partners, and customers. This position reports to the Division Counsel, Electrophysiology and Heart Failure.

Position Duties:

• Provide legal counsel to Abbott’s Heart Failure business on compliance, risk management, and other legal issues in the context of federal and state regulatory requirements, including fraud and abuse laws, Anti-Kickback issues, Sunshine law, False Claims Act and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
• Draft, negotiate and review a wide range of agreements with suppliers, researchers, hospitals, GPOs, governmental entities, and health care professionals.
• Facilitate the business objectives of Abbott by providing practical, timely, and effective legal support, while minimizing potential legal risks.
• Supervise and direct outside counsel as needed.
• Work in close cooperation with compliance organization to coordinate and streamline efforts.
• Identify training needs and assist in development and presentation of training and education regarding legal requirements and developments.
• Develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with: Abbott’s business, its people, products, markets, facilities, customers, and competitors, and use this knowledge in providing guidance and counsel to the Heart Failure business unit.
• This position will interact with the Legal, Compliance, Finance, Education, Supply Chain, Research & Development, Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Marketing, Sales, and Information Technology Departments.
• Infrequent and minimal travel may be required (10-15%).

Critical Success Factors:

• Good Judgment:  Demonstrate expertise and sound judgment, understand how assigned responsibilities support Abbott’s business objectives, and be able to provide practical, risk-balanced advice based upon a thorough understanding of the scope of an issue, taking full advantage of internal networks and external intelligence.
• Collaboration:  Firm understanding of available legal, functional, and business resources and ability to integrate information from several sources to achieve business results, including breaking down boundaries to create alignment as necessary, in a complex, global, matrixed environment.
• Anticipation:  Holistic, big picture thinker, who anticipates changes in law, enforcement, and/or business objectives and adapts approach as necessary to manage risks effectively and mitigate issues before they arise.
• Influencing Skills:  Build strong relationships with business partners to tactfully influence and gain their support to drive desired outcomes. Represent Abbott externally to customers, suppliers, competitors, trade associations or government agencies; and resolve legal issues using negotiation skills and legal expertise/engage in external influencing efforts.

Training/Experience Required:

• Possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, demonstrate a strong academic background, and be admitted to a US state bar in good standing.
• 10+ years of experience as a commercial attorney at a top law firm and/or in-house, including the provision of legal advice on commercial matters and/or drafting/editing commercial contracts.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in fast-paced environment and exercise sound commercial and legal judgment.
• Strong process and analytical skills. 
• Excellent problem-solving ability. 
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities while ensuring timely completion and follow up.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects for the reporting relationships.
• Must be adept at follow up and team work.
• Dynamic, proactive and mature.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience representing an FDA regulated company, including knowledge of corporate law, fraud and abuse laws, Anti-Kickback law, Sunshine Law, AdvaMed Code, HIPAA, and other laws and regulations pertaining to the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
• Medical device, pharmaceutical or other health care business experience, and/or hospital/health system experience. 
• Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and company operating procedures, processes, policies, and tasks.

About Abbott Legal:

Who We Are: We are legal experts who support and help advance the interests of Abbott’s global businesses. As a part of the Abbott Legal Division, we have an opportunity to work for a life-changing medical technology company. We provide thorough and reasoned advice and engage as business leaders to solve problems for the company as well as the customers and patients we serve.

What We Offer: With Abbott’s proud heritage of developing and delivering life-changing technology and products, and commitment to doing business the right way, a position in Abbott Legal provides an opportunity to engage in meaningful and challenging work on a global scale. As our company grows and evolves, so can our roles and experiences.

How We Work: We expect and encourage our employees to be holistic thinkers and to collaborate, so we can get to the best solutions. We value diversity of backgrounds and experiences. We expect our team members to consider both internal and external factors and impact when providing advice and making decisions. We strive to find creative ways to address business challenges and are committed to leading and shaping the environment in which Abbott operates.

About Abbott Heart Failure:

Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Heart Failure division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. 

For more information, please visit: https://www.cardiovascular.abbott/us/en/home.html. 

WHAT WE OFFER  

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: 

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Include for Manufacturing roles only) 
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Include for Manufacturing roles only) 
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance  
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans  
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs 
• Paid time off  
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match 
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com  

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

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