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Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Corporate Counsel
Career Insights for Government / Defense Contracts Manager
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What they do
A Government or Defense Contracts Manager reviews and manages contracts with government or defense agencies. Reviews proposals and contracts to be sure that work is done in compliance with government regulations. Manages contract requirements such as non disclosure agreements and manages the contract change process. Confirms that contract terms have been met before a contract is closed out.
$123,748 / year median in New Jersey
+2% projected growth
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Description:
The Commercial Counsel will be an integral member of the Amneal Legal team and will serve as a trusted legal advisor for all commercial activities involving the company's specialty, biosimilar and generic products. The incumbent will serve as a member of Amneal's promotional assets review committee (PARC), draft/review/negotiate general commercial and other types of contracts, and handle market access/customer-facing contracting.Essential Functions:
Advise on a broad array of issues relating to the marketing and promotion of pharmaceutical products and actively represent Legal on the company PARC to review promotional/non-promotional materials and strategies covering multiple topics (disease awareness, patient education/access/support, press releases, interactions with HCP and payers, etc.) to ensure that materials and strategies are compliant with legal and regulatory requirements as well as with internal company policies. Negotiate, draft, review general commercial and other contracts including HCP consultant and speaker agreements, vendor and service provider MSAs and SOWs, and liaise with internal clients and Legal colleagues to finalize same. Counsel on FDCA and other applicable laws and regs. (including federal and state anti-kickback statutes, FCA, FCPA, FDA regulations, OIG guidance, PhRMA Code, Federal healthcare programs, state drug transparency laws, HIPAA/privacy, etc.). Negotiate, draft, and review market access/customer-facing contracts including product purchase, supply, distribution, PBM, GPO, wholesaler/distribution, rebate/discount, and specialty pharmacy agreements. Provide legal guidance on contracting and strategy for established and newly launched products.Additional Responsibilities:
Analyze and solve problems, often without supervisory input, and provide well‐reasoned, timely, and practical advice to inform business decision-making. Prioritize the development of collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders. Possess solid understanding of drug pricing and reimbursement in the US marketplace and knowledge of US pharmaceutical laws (including federal and state anti-kickback statutes, FCA, FCPA, FDCA, FDA regulations, OIG guidance, PhRMA Code, Federal healthcare programs, state drug transparency laws, HIPAA/privacy, and other applicable laws) and be able to apply such laws to inform business activities.ABOUT US
Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact us at accommodations@amneal.com . Requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)- Required Juris Doctor or equivalent and admitted to and in good standing with the bar of at least one state in the US
Required Experience:
5 years or more in Experience working in a law firm and/or as in-house counsel with a pharmaceutical, medical device or drug/device wholesale distributor- including direct experience working closely with the sales or commercial function of such organization.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Dental Insurance