Global Commercial Operations Counsel

Amgen SA; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement and savings plan

Stock-based long-term incentives

Flexible work models

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Amgen seeks a Global Commercial Operations Counsel to advise on complex contracting, pricing strategies and regulatory issues for US biopharmaceutical products. You will draft and negotiate pricing and supply agreements, and support commercial teams on legal requirements.

Ideal candidates have a J.D. or LL.M. with 4+ years in corporate or law firm practice, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong qualifications in transactional work, including structuring and counseling on complex transactions.
• Experience drafting, negotiating and interpreting complex contracts.
• Ability to advise on legal and regulatory considerations in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Counsel on pricing strategies, contracting and regulatory issues for US biopharmaceutical products.
• Draft and negotiate pricing agreements, supply agreements and value-based arrangements.
• Provide training and ongoing guidance to commercial staff on legal requirements for marketing and pricing.

Skills

Transactional law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Counseling clients

Leadership

Education

J.D. or LL.M.

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.

Global Commercial Operations Counsel

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen manufactures and markets biopharmaceutical products that are subject to oversight and regulation by several entities of the U.S. Federal government. In this vital role you will be responsible for counseling Amgen’s commercial value and access organization on a wide variety of legal and regulatory issues concerning complex contracting and pricing strategies, as well as sales and marketing activities, of biopharmaceutical products in the United States.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position will be partially dependent on the skillset of the successful candidate and may include one or more of the following:

• Advising and counseling on complex commercial transactions on price concession strategies and risk mitigation with members of the healthcare community (managed care organizations, hospitals, Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO) and distributors), with emphasis on the Anti-Kickback Statute and applicable antitrust laws.
• Drafting and negotiating pricing agreements, supply agreements and/or value-based agreements with a focus on providing access to Amgen products to patients.
• Advising key stakeholders on legal, regulatory and policy developments, as well as industry related government enforcement actions to ensure that legal support is adapted to a rapidly changing environment.
• Counseling on pricing strategies, internal business reviews, financial forecasting and overall strategic business considerations.
• Overseeing pricing agreement interpretation and contract enforcement, advising and managing commercial dispute resolution.
• Supporting healthcare compliance related matters as they relate to implementation of pricing agreements and/or sales and marketing activities.
• Developing and providing ongoing training to commercial operations staff regarding legal and regulatory requirements for commercial activity in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Helping Amgen shape external environment to improve patient access to its vital medicines.
• Analyzing, reviewing and approving promotional, educational and support programs and materials and providing guidance on proposed sales and marketing strategies.
• 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 Counsel we seek is highly motivated and has 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 and/or law firm experience
• Strong qualifications in transactional work in any industry, including structuring, advising and counseling on complex transactions and drafting, negotiating and interpreting complex contracts
• Experience counseling clients on complex legal and regulatory considerations
• Proven superior legal skills, including: excellent oral and written communication, legal analysis, drafting and negotiation skills and sound judgment
• Ability to lead and influence others
• Strong client service, business counseling and problem-solving focus
• Ability to manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment
• Superior academic achievement

Experience in healthcare industry is a plus but not required, including counseling on:

• Healthcare fraud and abuse matters
• OIG compliance guidance and advisory opinions
• DOJ settlements with pharmaceutical industry
• Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and contracting
• Congressional hearings and inquiries

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, and 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, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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, or 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, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.