Associate Chief Counsel

This is a management position leading a team of attorneys responsible for the pharmacy network and pharma strategy business units of the Company's pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) business and its affiliates.

This position will be responsible for providing legal advice on a variety of complex topics related to the PBM supply chain, to include the Company's relationships with network pharmacies and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

The qualified candidate must have PBM experience and familiarity with the various state and federal laws impacting the healthcare supply chain.

A minimum of 10 years of legal experience with a reputable law firm or relevant in-house legal department is required; a minimum of 3 years PBM experience is required.

Compensation will consist of competitive base salary, bonus eligibility, and eligibility for equity compensation awards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS



* Lead team of attorneys responsible for pharmacy network operations of PBM


* Lead team of attorneys responsible for supporting rebate, formulary development, and value based solutions business units of PBM


* Act as lead counsel regarding PBM product development strategy and support


* Advise on complex matters relating to the PBM supply chain organizations, including interacting with regulators, pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturers and other external parties on matters relating to the healthcare supply chain


* Assist business partners with developing and executing strategic initiatives and key projects impacting healthcare supply chain


* Analyze federal and state healthcare regulations impacting the PBM supply chain


* Develop strong relationships with business leaders involved with PBM's network pharmacy and pharmaceutical manufacturer relationships

QUALIFICATIONS


* A minimum of ten years of legal experience, preferably in the healthcare law department of a reputable law firm with emphasis on anti-kickback, HIPAA, and other federal healthcare and fraud and abuse laws and regulations; experience with general business contracting; experience with pharmacies and/or pharmaceutical manufacturers or healthcare providers a plus.


* A minimum of three years of legal experience supporting PBM is required.


* Law degree from an accredited school of law.


* License to practice law in state of residence


* Strong critical thinking skills; ability to think strategically and advise the company.


* Must possess analytical skills necessary for competent legal interpretation.


* Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and collaborate effectively, both verbally and in writing


* Superior writing and drafting skills


* Must produce top quality work product, have good attention to detail, the ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines and manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment


* This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence three days per ...