<h2>Career Category</h2>Law/Legal<h2></h2><h2>Job Description</h2><h2>Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients</h2>At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s 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, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.<h2>Senior Counsel - Global Commercial Operations</h2><h2>What you will do</h2>Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for counseling Amgen’s 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.<h2>The primary responsibilities of this position will include:</h2><ul><li>Advising and counseling on complex commercial transactions on price concession strategies and risk mitigation with members of the healthcare community, with emphasis on the Anti-Kickback Statute and applicable antitrust laws</li><li>Analyzing, reviewing and approving promotional, educational and support programs and materials and providing guidance on proposed sales and marketing strategies</li><li>Drafting and negotiating pricing agreements, supply agreements and/or value-based agreements with above mentioned entities to provide for strategic pricing of Amgen products</li><li>Reviewing and counseling on government enforcement actions relating to the promotion of biopharmaceutical products</li><li>Advising and providing on-going training key partners on legal, regulatory and policy developments to ensure that legal support is adapted to a rapidly changing environment</li><li>Overseeing pricing agreement interpretation and contract enforcement, advising and managing commercial dispute resolution</li><li>Supporting healthcare compliance related matters as they relate to implementation of pricing agreements and/or sales and marketing activities</li><li>Coordinating legal support by contributing as a member of cross-functional team and interacting with business and law department colleagues on various matters</li></ul><h2>What we expect of you</h2>We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is has 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 four (4) years of experience practicing lawPreferred Qualifications:<ul><li>6+ years of corporate and/or law firm experience counseling clients on healthcare/life sciences matters</li><li>Experience counseling clients on complex legal and regulatory considerations including:</li><li>Healthcare fraud and abuse matters</li><li>FDA promotional regulations</li><li>OIG compliance guidance and advisory opinions</li><li>DOJ settlements with pharmaceutical industry</li><li>Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and contracting</li><li>Proven superior legal skills, including excellent oral and written communication, legal analysis, drafting and negotiation skills</li><li>Ability to lead and influence others</li><li>Strong client service, business counseling and problem-solving focus</li><li>Ability to manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Superior academic achievement</li></ul><h2>What you can expect of us</h2>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, we’ll 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:<ul><li>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</li><li>A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan</li><li>Stock-based long-term incentives</li><li>Award-winning time-off plans</li><li>Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible</li></ul><h2>Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.</h2><h2>careers.amgen.com</h2>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.<h2>Application deadline</h2>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.<h2></h2>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..Salary Range230,606.00 USD - 280,168.00 USD