Counsel, Commercial – Heart Failure

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the Heart Failure Division regarding medical device regulations, commercial operations, and business payor relations.
• Review and revise payor agreements and offer guidance on contracting strategies.
• Provide legal guidance on DMEPOS and IDTF operations, including billing, reimbursement, auditing, and compliance.
• Draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of agreements related to procurement, sales, licensing, marketing, and research collaborations.
• Review marketing programs and promotional materials to ensure compliance with FTC principles and applicable laws.
• Resolve legal issues through negotiation and pre-litigation dispute resolution.
• Assist in creating template agreements, playbooks, and training to support efficient contracting processes.
• Maintain familiarity with laws affecting sales and marketing, including Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, HIPAA, and FCPA.
• Manage and direct the work of outside counsel, including budget monitoring.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to a US state bar in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience as a commercial attorney in-house or at a top law firm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with regulations governing Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) or Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs).
• Experience working with healthcare providers and understanding payor agreement contracting, billing, and reimbursement.
• Experience in a regulated industry.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities within an international company.
• Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance programs.
• Access to FreeU education benefits for bachelor's degrees.

About the Company

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, serving people in more than 160 countries.