Associate General Counsel, Optum Rx Industry Relations

About the position Responsibilities • Serve as a legal advisor, providing strategic advice to leaders on a variety business matters including, but not limited to: contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and new product and service line development. • Draft and review contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers in support of procurement, rebate operations, and distribution. • Represent the Industry Relations team in external negotiations and for internal business meetings. • Collaborate with internal partners to advise on high-risk issues related to rebate and payment disputes, contract compliance, and applicable fraud, waste, and abuse matters. • Work with business teams to develop and provide guidance on appropriate firewalls among business units and conduct necessary training sessions. • Provide support to other legal team members in their pharma relations functions, as directed by the Deputy General Counsel or General Counsel, including participation in workgroups supporting other large transactions undertaken by Optum Rx. Requirements • 8+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, licensed in one or more jurisdictions. • Significant experience in contract drafting and negotiation. • Proven sound verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to advise senior lawyers and management on high-risk issues in the face of ambiguity and an evolving regulatory environment. Nice-to-haves • First chair experience as a lead contract negotiator with external parties. • Experience with the healthcare industry; pharmaceutical industry experience. • Demonstrated working knowledge of federal healthcare law, including the Anti-Kickback statute, Stark Law, and fraud, waste and abuse regulations. Benefits • Comprehensive benefits package. • Incentive and recognition programs. • Equity stock purchase. • 401k contribution. Apply tot his job