Senior Counsel, Regulatory Compliance

McKesson’s Corporate; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Job summary

McKesson, a Fortune 10 healthcare company, seeks a Senior Counsel, Regulatory Compliance to join the Technology, Risk & People (TRP) pillar. The role provides day-to-day legal support on healthcare regulatory and compliance matters, including risk assessments, policy development, investigations, and enterprise risk management.

Hybrid work model with Richmond, VA preferred; up to 25% travel. Requires a JD and US bar; 7–10 years of experience in regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar membership.
• 7–10 years of relevant legal experience in healthcare regulatory, compliance or risk management.
• Experience drafting policies, procedures, and compliance guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, risk-based legal advice on healthcare regulatory and compliance matters.
• Support compliance programs, risk assessments, investigations, and monitoring.
• Draft and review policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate requirements into actionable guidance.

Skills

Regulatory counseling

Compliance program development

Regulatory risk assessment

Policy drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people.

The MMS Legal Department is seeking Senior Counsel, Regulatory Compliance to join its Technology, Risk & People (TRP) pillar. This role is critical to MMS's transition to a standalone company. The TRP team provides practical, business-oriented legal support across operations, technology, data, compliance, and risk-related matters, helping the business achieve its objectives while appropriately managing legal and regulatory risk. The role reports to the Managing Principal Counsel, Technology, Risk & People. This role will provide day-to-day legal support on healthcare regulatory and compliance matters, including support for regulatory risk assessments, policy development, investigations, compliance monitoring, training, and enterprise risk management initiatives. The successful candidate will partner closely with Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management, and business stakeholders to identify legal and regulatory risks, develop practical solutions, and support informed business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Counseling: Provide practical, risk-based legal advice on healthcare regulatory and compliance matters, including regulations applicable to medical devices, controlled substances, healthcare operations, and related business activities.
• Compliance Program Support: Partner with Compliance and business teams to identify, assess, and help mitigate regulatory and compliance risks.
• Risk Assessment & Monitoring: Support regulatory risk assessments, audits, investigations, monitoring activities, and corrective action initiatives.
• Drafting: Draft and review policies, procedures, training materials, compliance guidance, and other regulatory-related documents.
• Collaboration: Partner with Legal, Compliance, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and business stakeholders to proactively identify regulatory risks and develop practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Regulatory Research & Guidance: Monitor legal and regulatory developments and translate evolving requirements into actionable guidance for business and functional teams.
• Execution & Adaptability: Manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements JD from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar membership. 7-10 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, government agency, and/or in-house legal department. Experience advising on healthcare regulatory, compliance, risk management, or related legal matters.
• Critical Skills & Experience Experience with: Healthcare regulatory compliance counseling Compliance program development and support Regulatory risk assessment and mitigation Policy and procedure development Internal investigations, audits, monitoring, or corrective action initiatives Cross-functional counseling in a highly regulated industry Working knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements. Foundational knowledge of regulations applicable to medical devices, controlled substances, and related healthcare products and services. Familiarity with enterprise risk management principles and processes. Strong drafting, issue-spotting, and legal analysis skills Strong research and problem-solving skills. Ability to provide clear, practical legal guidance Proven ability to adapt to evolving business needs and operate effectively in ambiguous situations Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications Experience in the healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare technology, or healthcare distribution industries. Experience supporting compliance programs involving FDA-regulated products, controlled substance compliance, quality systems, or related healthcare regulatory frameworks.

Additional Information

Hybrid work model (Richmond, VA (Preferred); Jacksonville, FL; Alpharetta, GA). Up to 25% travel. Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Compensation

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. Our Base Pay Range for this position $132,000 - $220,000. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Equal Opportunity Employment

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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