Senior Counsel, Commercial Business Units

6 months ago

San Diego, United States BD Full time

Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. ™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

BD's Corporate Development Department has responsibility for supporting the development and execution of both short- and long-term growth strategies of the Company and partnering with its worldwide business units, regions, and innovation center. Individuals in the Department identify, evaluate, value, structure and negotiate business opportunities including acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances, and equity investments. The Department develops and acts as an objective advisor regarding the strategic fit, valuation, and structuring of these numerous opportunities. Individuals in the Department are expected to provide overall project / deal management and, where appropriate, to work with the Leadership Teams of worldwide business units. Finally, the Department is responsible for shaping and executing BD’s corporate strategy as well as developing and maintaining valuation models and transactional, diligence and integration processes.

The Senior Counsel, Commercial Business Units, will be a member of the Global BD Law Group and report to the Assistant General Counsel, Medication Management Solutions (MMS) Business Unit. The successful candidate will partner with the Law Group Business Unit commercial counsels to support one or more of BD’s business units.

Responsibilities:

Must possess strong knowledge of corporate and commercial/transactional law and demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and advising and counseling clients on a range of business transactions, and in the development of new products and innovations in multiple areas of law focused on the medical device industry

Identify and resolve complex legal issues to support the commercial operations of a global leader in the research, development, manufacturing, sales and marketing of BD’s portfolio of products, including developing strong knowledge of supported BD portfolios and clients

Provide day-to-day legal advice to the businesses and for the drafting and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements

Serve as legal reviewer alongside Medical and Regulatory representatives to review and approve advertising and promotional materials; experience with such review in regulated and/or non-regulated settings is strongly preferred

Maintain familiarity with laws that affect the medical device industry, including those relevant to sales and marketing of products to health care professionals and reimbursement by government programs, including, for example, fraud and abuse (Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act), FDA regulation (Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act), privacy (HIPAA), security (pre and post market FDA guidance), and anti-corruption (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act)

Advise and counsel relating to M&A, partnerships and strategic collaboration, including conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiation of related agreements

Develop strong relationships throughout all functional areas, departments, and divisions to foster an advisory or collaborative approach to proactive compliance

Collaborate across many functions, countries, cultures, and time zones to drive results on complex projects

Represent BD externally to suppliers, partners and customers

Qualifications:

Experienced practitioner, with 8 or more years of relevant law firm and/or corporate in-house law department (preferred) experience Hold a J.D. or L.L.M with strong academic credentials from an accredited law school and will have obtained an undergraduate degree from a college or university of recognized standing

Admission to the California Bar, and a member in good standing, or eligible to practice as California Registered in-house counsel under California Rules of Court 9.46. required

Solid analytical and conceptual skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with an acute ability to listen attentively and to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization

Ability to present nuanced, complicated, and content rich issues clearly and succinctly

Strong interpersonal and relationship skills and ability to influence diverse stakeholders, navigate controversial situations, and change traditional ways of doing business

Demonstrated ability to be proactive, exercise independent judgment, and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to produce high-quality work under significant deadline pressures

Ability to commute into San Diego office location for three days per work week (hybrid model)

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law. 

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day. 

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

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