Job description
General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer (Remote)
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
IDEOlogy Health, part of The Lockwood Group, is a medical media company in the United States and is changing how medical education is delivered and received. We provide integrated communication products, services, education, and research to professionals within health care and industry sciences, and we are quickly becoming the “go-to” resource for physicians. We are experiencing unprecedented growth as the value of our products are realized by all the stakeholders we interact with. The ever-changing health care communications industry requires us to stay ahead of the curve to create new ways of improving quality of life through health care communications, live events and medical education. We offer our people countless opportunities for on-the-job training and professional development, and the ability to make a difference in the health care industry. We strive to create a culture that values dedication, hard work, collaborative events and community involvement.
DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a strategic and compliance-focused General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer to join our leadership team at a leading medical education company. In this dual role, you will be responsible for guiding our organization and clients through the complex regulatory landscape of pharmaceutical medical-legal review (MLR). You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure all content and programming align with FDA, PhRMA, ACCME, and other relevant industry guidelines, enabling the delivery of high-quality, compliant education for healthcare professionals. As a part of this role, you will be a key member in, and strategic partner to our executive leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day legal matters of the company, including but not limited to, contracting, healthcare fraud and abuse, regulatory, IP, privacy, and employment matters.
- Identify, research, analyze, and advise the company’s executive team, and various internal business functions, on a wide range of legal topics relevant to the business.
- Provide strategic legal counseling combined with business acumen to the Executive Suite.
- Stay current with relevant industry regulations and laws impacting the company and related healthcare industries, and work to make any necessary changes to company policies and practices.
- Able to navigate a wide variety of contracting matters, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial, healthcare, and vendor/supplier agreements.
- Develop and implement an effective Compliance Program, responsive to our stakeholders, as necessary.
- Develop and implement the necessary policies and procedures related to our business and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and our obligations.
- Develop, coordinate and execute Compliance Training and work to ensure that all employees are knowledgeable of, and comply with, applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
- Support HR and employment matters, including policies, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws.
- Manage external counsel budgets and relationships.
Education:
- A J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership, in good standing, in at least one U.S. state.
Professional Skills and Requirements:
- 10+ years of relevant legal experience, ideally with both AmLaw100 law firm and in-house experience.
- A strong track record in identifying and solving legal issues, and providing strategic advice, in highly regulated industries.
- Proven history of business partnership, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership to drive strategic results in dynamic environments.
- Strong background in commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate legal matters.
- Experience navigating healthcare laws and regulations such as the Sunshine Act.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Experience leading and managing attorneys and non-attorneys.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to present complex information clearly.
- Willingness to travel >25%
