Legal Program Director (Diabetes) - Northridge, CA Or Remote

Careers that Change Lives

This position requires a seasoned corporate generalist attorney adept at advising company management on the broad spectrum of legal and business issues affecting a global healthcare enterprise. The Legal Program Director will partner closely with executive-level business leaders, engaging in discussions related to business strategy, as well as legal and compliance matters across all functional areas of our multi-billion dollar, global Diabetes business. You should possess a keen ability to identify issues and find solutions, maintaining a focus on continuous improvement. Demonstrating a strong sense of urgency and a track record of efficiently handling multiple priorities while aligning with the Medtronic Mindsets and Mission will be essential for achieving success in this role.

This position would ideally be located in Northridge, CA, but could also have a remote location for the right candidate with the understanding that the individual may be expected to travel as needed. This position reports to the Chief Legal Counsel for the Diabetes Operating Unit and works closely with the other regional and corporate legal and compliance partners.

Medtronic Diabetes Business Overview:

The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We're committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions is designed to provide customers with greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease. Click here to learn more about products.

A Day in the Life:

• Commercial Legal Counsel: Directly reporting to the Chief Legal Counsel for Medtronic's Diabetes portfolio, the Senior Legal Director will act as the lead attorney for several functional areas of the business working collaboratively with the other members of the Diabetes legal team. The role requires significant experience in all areas impacting a global medical device manufacturing business - sales and marketing, compliance, regulatory, quality, HR, business development, intellectual property, etc. The ideal candidate will be solution-oriented and possess the executive presence and leadership capabilities to manage complex matters to resolution in our regulated environment. Medtronic's legal model supports our internal clients with various legal Centers of Expertise (COE's). You will collaborate closely with the COE attorneys and the members of our Diabetes legal team to deliver the highest quality legal advice and counsel to our internal clientele.

• Legal Strategy: Develop and implement legal strategies to safeguard the Company's interests, mitigate risks and support business objectives while identifying areas for continuous improvement.

• Business Partner: You will effectively partner with our executives to develop strong professional relationships working on complex and impactful business initiatives. This role requires not only a sharp legal mind but well-developed business acumen. You will be expected to always offer insight and opinion as a business leader, not just your legal judgment.

• Contract Management: Draft, review and negotiate a variety of contracts, including strategic transactions, collaboration agreements, licensing arrangements and other high-level commercial partnerships.

• Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of healthcare regulations and ensure the Company's adherence to applicable laws, including FDA regulations for medical devices and HIPAA regulations as part of the Diabetes portfolio operates as a HIPAA covered entity.

• Litigation Management: Oversee and manage legal disputes, litigation and regulatory investigations, collaborating with external counsel when necessary.

• Intellectual Property: Working with our IP COE, assure that we safeguard and manage intellectual property assets and enforce our commercial rights globally.

• Manage Globally: Working with a global network of regional attorneys that support the Diabetes portfolio, you will have primary responsibility for managing global legal projects while indirectly managing regional business and legal personnel to successfully resolve commercial matters.

• Risk Management: Advise on risk management strategies, identify potential legal exposures and develop appropriate measures to minimize risks, providing strategic advice to executive leadership.

• Mergers and Acquisitions: Provide legal support for M&A, joint commercial ventures and other strategic transactions, conducting due diligence and negotiating terms.

• Compliance: Partnering with our COE compliance officers, promote ethical practices and ensure the adherence to compliance programs throughout the Company; act as a model of integrity and compliance-minded leadership for the business.

• Project Management: The legal function for the Diabetes business is a truly integral player in many of our major strategic initiatives. It will be your responsibility to lead projects - developing detailed project action plans, setting and managing client expectations, understanding and counter-measuring project risks and assigning team members to specific tasks. Attention to detail, the ability to adjust to unforeseen challenges and accountability is necessary.

• Team Member: Teamwork and collaboration is critical in this role. Medtronic is a matrixed organization of legal support and being a great team member who can network, lead and influence others to support the patient-focused mission advanced by the Diabetes portfolio will be fundamental.

• Meaningful Work: We are privileged here to contribute to a business that has a profound impact on the daily lives of the patients we serve. The employees working in the Diabetes portfolio are deeply connected to our patient-centric mission and many have direct experience with the disease, either personally or through loved ones. The work provides tremendous meaning and attracts truly invested team members motivated to make a fundamental change in lives of patients living with diabetes globally

Must Have: Minimum Requirements: To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume:

• Juris Doctor from a top tier law school

• 10+ years of legal experience with 7+ years of managerial experience OR advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience.

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of at least one state or Washington D.C.

• Experience in a law firm, corporate legal department or in-house counsel role

• Healthcare industry experience - pharma, med-device, life sciences, etc.

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• 10+ years of legal experience, with at least the past 8 years having a heavy focus on healthcare privacy related matters

• Leadership gravitas and a proven ability to influence leadership at all levels of an organization

• An adept ability to issue spot with a solution-oriented and continuous improvement mindset

• Prior success in effectively identifying, assessing and prioritizing compliance-related risks, such as through risk assessment, policies & procedures, training, monitoring and remediation actions

• Experience providing legal advice, support and business solutions for a data protection, privacy, security or equivalent function for a large, regulated and matrixed organization

• Legal and privacy experience in advising on direct-to-customer (B2C) business models.

• Ability to identify high risk situations and provide appropriate guidance, including the ability to make courageous and unpopular decisions

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

• Ability to manage and execute multiple complex projects across multiple stakeholder groups within required timelines and expectations

• Courage, integrity and strong ethical character

• Strong understanding of, and ability to demonstrate, the following cultural norms: act boldly; compete to win; move with speed & decisiveness; foster belonging; and deliver results the right way

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Learn more about our benefits here. In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan, which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals. This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) here. The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico and certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.

ABOUT MEDTRONIC:

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.