Head of Legal - Abbott CRM (Division Counsel)Apply locations United States - California - Sylmar time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id 31099934 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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:
Division Counsel - Abbott CRMWhat You’ll Work OnThe Division Counsel, CRM routinely advises Abbott's General Counsel on business management of critical projects and provides advice and counsel to Division Vice Presidents and Officers. Recognized by these clients as both expert in substantive area and relied upon for individual advice. Manages legal department’s internal and external budgets. Serves as a recognized resource for both management and other attorneys on innovative ideas in highly complex areas of the law.This position reports into the Medical Devices DVP & Associate General Counsel. Reporting directly into this position are Directors/ Sr Counsel level attorneys with indirect staff to include other attorneys and paralegals. This role is responsible for mentoring, coaching and directing assigned attorneys and support staff; serves as a role model and as a champion of the legal department through work ethic, attitude, interpersonal skills and successful results. This role manages a legal department with full people management and budgetary responsibility, and plays a key role in selecting, recruiting and developing attorneys and support staff. Responsible for succession planning for individual department and legal division.The OpportunityThis position will lead the legal department of Abbott CRM. Key responsibilities are:Identifies highly complex legal issues; recommends solutions and directs implementation of the resolutionResolves highly complex legal matters in practice area independentlyLeads cross-functional projectsPossesses in-depth knowledge of Abbott’s businesses and knowledge of the broader business impactKeeps abreast of changes in laws that affect client areasRegularly negotiates independently with customers, suppliers or government agencies on matters of strategic importance that affect a substantial portion of Abbott’s business or areas of significant importance to senior managementSelects and directs the work of outside counsel, defines project objectives and manages projectIdentifies unmet needs and future legal issues and proactively proposes strategies to optimize outcomes and results for the companyProvides support and input to the General Counsel in the management of the Legal DivisionHelps General Counsel develop overall legal strategyMinimum Experience/Training RequiredMinimum 12 years of experience practicing law in a highly regulated industry, ideally healthcare, with some knowledge of the manufacturer and/or provider legal landscapeExperience in device market/product/technologyDiverse exposure to, and understanding of, a broad range of technologies and medical issuesKnowledge and experience of legal issues that relate to corporate structure, transactional structure, intellectual property, anti-trust and litigation, including pre-litigation dispute and settlementsDemonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements relating to procurement, sales, licensing, marketing, co-promotion and research collaborationsExperience in advising and counseling clients on a range of business transactions and operational matters related to selling to health care professionals, retailers and consumersExperience with mergers & acquisitions and general corporate matters is strongly preferredExperience in personnel management in a matrix environmentCross-cultural experience / knowledge is highly desirableIn addition to top-notch legal skills and a strong ethical center, excellent interpersonal, strategic thinking, communication and organizational skillsMinimum EducationPossess 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 or have, or be able to obtain, appropriate licensure to practice law in CaliforniaThe base pay for this position is$216,700.00 – $433,300.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:
Operations & Business SupportDIVISION:
GENC General CounselLOCATION:
United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View CourtADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
StandardTRAVEL:
Yes, 25 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English:
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