Associate Legal Director, Compliance Counsel

Associate Legal Director, Compliance Counsel

Reporting to the Senior Legal Director for Boston Scientific's MedSurg businesses, this Associate Legal Director Compliance Counsel role provides day to day legal/compliance support to the Massachusetts based Endoscopy business unit, primarily out of the company's Marlborough campus.

As Associate Legal Director Compliance Counsel, you will serve as a subject matter expert and strategic partner to key functions in the businesses (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Clinical, and Medical Education) to ensure our interactions comply with laws and regulations governing medical device companies, especially involving interactions with healthcare providers (HCPs) and patients. You will coordinate with other Legal department personnel (including Privacy, Clinical/Regulatory and Intellectual Property counsel) and our Global Compliance team to provide seamless and business-forward support to the business.

Your responsibilities will include: Provide legal advice and counsel to company personnel in diverse matters by assisting, advising, investigating, researching and resolving compliance matters and ensuring that company personnel are aware of and in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act.

Actively engage with business leaders in various functions to develop creative and compliant alternatives and solutions to meet business objectives.

Function as subject matter expert on all US HCP policies, procedures, and internal controls, including HCP contracting and needs assessments, annual policy reviews and revisions, and engagement of US HCPs to provide services in and outside the US.

Advise on business transactions, including preparation, review, and negotiation of agreements with HCPs and institutions in a variety of areas such as consulting, grants, and research.

Support new business development by conducting due diligence, advising on compliance aspects of proposed M&A or equity investment transactions, and supporting integration of acquired companies in compliance with company policies.

Conduct quarterly reviews and relevant compliance training for divisional leadership.

Provide legal support and guidance related to annual HCP spend reporting obligations.

Develop, implement, and revise policies and procedures and provide training to company employees on relevant compliance and business conduct topics.

Collaborate with Global Compliance on monitoring, auditing, and investigations.

Develop content and implement plans for policies and procedures related to commercial team member interactions with HCPs and patients.

Collaborate with functional stakeholders and legal and global compliance colleagues in support of the Endoscopy business.

Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.

Required qualifications: J.D. admitted to a United States state bar, active license in good standing

Minimum of 7 years' experience counseling and advising medical device, healthcare providers and/or pharmaceutical company clients on federal and state laws related to health care fraud and abuse issues (e.g., False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback statute)

Experience in a compliance or ethics function in a corporate law firm, healthcare provider setting and/or relevant in-house experience at a medical device or pharma company

Preferred qualifications: Admitted to the bar in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Proactive, self-assured professional with the ability to provide candid advice and feedback to senior leaders

High personal integrity and demonstrated strong commitment to compliance and ethics

Ability to develop good interpersonal relationships with key stakeholders

Excellent judgment and strong leadership skills

Superior communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated leadership and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and decision makers at various levels

Exceptional organization, facilitation, collaboration, and presentation skills with ability to quickly synthesize information gathered from a wide range of sources to provide objectively sound risk assessments and practical guidance to decision-makers

Self-reliant with willingness to "own" issues and creatively identify and implement solutions