Managing Lead Counsel – Strategic Pricing & Manufacturer Relationships (SPMR)@ McKesson

Job Information

Job Description:

Primary responsibilities:

Oversees routine day-to-day legal support for the Specialty pharmaceutical manufacturer segment, including senior legal support for contract drafting, negotiation and strategy for our largest and most strategic Specialty product manufacturer partners;
Accountable for coordination of legal risk tolerances and contracting standards, processes, and strategy in support of the Specialty product manufacturer segment;
Manages a team of legal professionals that provide cross-functional support services for the above areas;
Serves as the key legal advisor to PSaS senior leadership on a wide array of topics relating to the Specialty manufacturer segment needs, including legal risk mitigation, manufacturer relationship management, and strategic initiatives and compliance programs; and
Frequent interactions with other internal legal and business stakeholders across functional groups.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Assistant General Counsel, Manufacturer Relationships & Buyside, PSaS

Key Clients: SPMR Specialty VP and team

Minimum Requirements

13+ years of corporate law experience

Large law firm experience combined with in-house experience, strongly preferred

Critical Skills

Excellent commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills
High comfort providing healthcare regulatory advice (Anti-kickback law, FCA, government price reporting, 340B, government contracting, antitrust)
Experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturer space (FDA market access, supply chain channel strategy)
Proven legal team management experience, and a strong desire to develop and manage a team of high-functioning legal professionals

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to provide sound, clear legal advice to all levels within the company, including senior business executives
Highly responsive, proactive, solutions-oriented approach

Ability to work closely with, facilitate interactions within, and influence large cross-functional teams (including representatives from other areas of the law department, regulatory and compliance professionals, sellside business colleagues and operations managers)
Notable business acumen dealing with risk management and organizational savvy
Must be a team player who can develop strong working relationships and work collaboratively with internal clients and other members of the legal senior team.
Ability to lead by example including a willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and undertake day-to-day legal work

Education

Juris Doctor Degree with excellent academic credentials. Member of a jurisdiction is required.

Benefits:
Experience Level: Junior/Associate
Work From: Onsite