Corporate Counsel (Health Care & Transactions)

McKesson Corporation is a Fortune 8 company and is one of the largest providers of healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, medical & pharmaceutical supplies, healthcare technology, community oncology and specialty care in the United States with revenues of $231 billion in 2020. The company was founded in 1833 by John McKesson and Charles Olcott in New York with a focus on importing and wholesaling pharmaceutical products. United by our ICARE shared principles, McKesson's 80,000 employees work together every day to make better care possible around the globe - one product, one partner, one patient at a time.

Current Need

We are seeking Corporate Counsel to join our team in Irving, TX, Alpharetta, GA Scottsdale, AZ, or The Woodlands, TX.

Position Description

McKesson's well-regarded General Counsel Organization is seeking an experienced healthcare transactional lawyer to serve as the attorney overseeing all aspects of McKesson's manufacturer relationship segment, which includes all domestic sourcing and drug distribution contracting with brand manufacturers, and oversight of other related small businesses. McKesson supplies pharmaceuticals and other healthcare-related services and technology products to a wide range of retail and institutional pharmacy customers. Our nation-wide network of distribution centers supplies medication to 1/3 of all health care providers in the United States, and we frequently invest in technology and other systems to enhance the safety and reliability of our core distribution services and technology offerings. McKesson's relationship with its suppliers is a key component to the success of its business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees routine day-to-day legal support for the manufacturer customer segment, including legal support for contract drafting, review, negotiation and strategy for our largest and most strategic manufacturers partners.
• Provides health care regulatory advice (AKS, Stark Law, FCA, 340B, Ad/Prom, Privacy, CMS and state rules and regulations) related to arrangements with pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacies.
• Knowledgeable regarding government healthcare programs and reimbursement requirements.
• Provides business unit oversight for the sourcing side of our full line pharmaceutical drug distribution business, and various other services offerings to providers and manufacturers.
• Serves as the key legal advisor to business unit leadership on a wide array of topics relating to the manufacturer segment needs, including legal risk mitigation, manufacturer relationship management, and strategic initiatives and compliance programs; and
• Frequent interactions with other internal legal, compliance, and business stakeholders across functional groups.

Minimum Requirements

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.

Critical Skills

• 4+ years of corporate law experience
• Law firm experience combined with in-house experience, preferred.
• Excellent experience in commercial contract drafting, analysis, and negotiation skills a must.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with senior executives.
• Ability to manage high volume of contracts, and multiple projects simultaneously in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ability to use MS Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Teams required.

Additional Knowledge and Skills

• Excellentinterpersonal skills with an ability to provide sound, clear legal advice to all levels within the company.
• Ability to work closely with, facilitate interactions within, and influence large cross-functional teams (including representatives from other areas of the General Counsel Organization regulatory and compliance professionals, sales professionals, and operations managers).
• Excellent business judgement and strategic thinking.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively with internal clients and other members of the legal team, in a collegial, fast-paced team environment.
• Highly responsive, proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

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

Physical Requirements

General Office Demands

Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

We take pride in our culture of connection and believe in a workplace where everyone can be their full, authentic self. We welcome and encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities and others with diverse perspectives to join our growing team. Your unique perspective and experience are valuable assets that can translate into a rewarding career path with us. Apply to join our team and help shape the future of healthcare!

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.Qualified applicants will not be disqualified from consideration for employment based upon criminal history.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to McKessonTalentAcquisition@mckesson.com . Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

Current employees must apply through the internal career site.

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