Staff Counsel - CoverMyMeds

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Title: Staff Counsel - CoverMyMeds

Location: Columbus, Ohio (REQUIRED)

Onsite/Hybrid/Remote: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)

Job Overview: As a key player in the Law Department, the Staff Counsel role offers high visibility and direct interaction with upper management while supporting a competitive business in the healthcare industry. The ideal candidate will lead and collaborate within a team of skilled legal professionals to achieve team and business objectives effectively.

What You’ll Do: In our dynamic environment, job responsibilities can vary daily as everyone contributes to achieving goals. However, we strive to maintain clarity regarding primary responsibilities which include:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of contracts, focusing on terms typically found in servicing agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate sales contracts, working closely with the sales and account management teams.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of HIPAA, familiarity with fraud, waste, and abuse laws, and a general understanding of pharmaceutical hub support models.
• Identify, analyze, research, and resolve complex legal and business issues, providing appropriate recommendations to business colleagues when necessary.
• Collaborate across departments to identify and mitigate business, legal, and compliance risks.
• Partner with privacy, compliance, and information security teams to ensure adherence to applicable business processes and legal/compliance policies.
• Engage with internal stakeholders on various issues, showcasing a thorough understanding of CoverMyMeds’ products, strategy, and operational model.
• Possess general knowledge of the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry (preferred).

About You: You are adept at managing complex projects independently and delivering superior results promptly. You can prioritize multiple ongoing initiatives and adapt quickly to changing business needs. You thrive in ambiguous situations and maintain flexibility under pressure.

• Juris Doctorate and bar licensure in at least one state required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field, with negotiation experience highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, capable of engaging with all organizational levels.
• Proven track record of success in client interactions.

Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$84,100 - $140,100

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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