Counsel Global Commercial Operations

At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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 youll 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 youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Counsel - Global Commercial Operations

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role you will be responsible for counseling Amgens Global Commercial Operations clients on a wide variety of legal and regulatory issues concerning promotion sales patient support programs contracting education and scientific exchange regarding biopharmaceutical products that are subject to oversight and regulation by several entities of the U.S. Federal government.

The primary responsibilities of this Counsel position will include:

• Advising and counseling on fraud and abuse matters relating to commercial activities involving members of the healthcare community (including payers pharmacies providers and patient and professional advocacy groups and associations) with emphasis on Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act

• Assessing proposed and ongoing patient support programs for legal risk

• Analyzing reviewing and approving promotional educational and patient support programs and materials

• Advising key stakeholders on legal regulatory and policy developments to ensure that legal support is adapted to a rapidly changing environment

• Providing guidance on proposed sales and marketing strategies

• Advising on interconnected issues of law and policy relating to government health care programs

• 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 legal professional we seek is a dynamic individual with 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 government and/or law firm experience.

• Proven superior legal skills including excellent oral and written communication legal analysis drafting and negotiation skills

• Ability to lead and influence others

• Strong client service business counseling and a problem-solving focus

• Ability to manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment

• Superior academic achievement

• Experience with health care law (Anti-Kickback Statute False Claims Act Food Drug & Cosmetic Act Medicare/Medicaid/340B) is a plus.

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 well 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.

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 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.

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