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The Assistant General Counsel, Pharmacy Law is responsible for serving as a subject matter expert in Legal on pharmacy law and regulation in connection with retail pharmacy and related new initiatives across the enterprise, including providing advice and counsel to the pharmacy services business areas, closely collaborating with compliance, regulatory affairs and government affairs, and further providing other support within the Legal department as assigned.

• Work directly and independently with pharmacy services business areas to provide advice, counsel and legal support related to pharmacy law and regulation matters in connection with retail pharmacy and related new initiatives across the enterprise;
• Provide legal advice, counsel and support related to the legal/regulatory requirements governing dispensing of controlled substances;
• Work collaboratively with other teams, including compliance, regulatory affairs and government affairs, in supporting business;
• Consult with the Deputy General Counsel on management of legal needs and requests for advice from business areas related to pharmacy services;
• Provide support as needed to contracting team related to pharmacy-related contracts;
• Assist in development and amendment of company processes, policies and procedures related to pharmacy initiatives as needed;
• Identify opportunities for business improvement and support or lead initiatives to implement such improvements;

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Education Level

Area of Specialization (Marketing, Finance, Pharmacy, Engineering/IT, etc)

Required Or Preferred

Juris Doctor

Required

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Licenses/Certifications

Other/List/Reason

Required or Preferred

Active license to practice law (as a member in good standing) in at least one, relevant U.S. state

Must maintain an active license to practice law in good standing in at least one state

Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Required or Preferred

Exhibits strong leadership skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, a collaborative style, and experience successfully working across departmental lines to implement new policies, procedures and programs

Ability to exercise considerable judgment, maintain confidentiality, and act in a diplomatic manner

Superior interpersonal and presentation skills, with ability to communicate (both in writing and verbally) with internal and external clients at all levels

Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays pursuant with industry demands

Experience

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required Or Preferred

Areas of Experience (Pharmacy, Compliance, E-commerce, Retail, etc)

10 years of experience in a law firm as an attorney or in-house role advising on pharmacy law and regulations as to retail pharmacy and controlled substances

Required

The typical starting pay range for this position is between $140,495 - $201,895 annually, although wages can very based on experience and geography.