VP Law, Heart Recovery

Job Description At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and where solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Job Function : Legal & Compliance Job Sub Function : Law Business Partners Job Category : People Leader Location : Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America The VP Law, Heart Recovery (Abiomed) group will primarily manage legal matters for the Heart Recovery businesses, a fast‑growing segment of J&J MedTech. The role also supports V‑Wave and other potential cardiovascular acquired companies and products. It reports directly to the VP, Law Cardiovascular of the MedTech Sector of J&J and sits on the business unit leadership teams of Heart Recovery, advising senior management on general legal matters, recent changes in laws and regulations, and aligning the Global Legal Organization (GLO) with these businesses. Responsibilities Member of the business unit leadership team; responsible for coordinating legal matters for the business. Partner with business clients, colleagues in the GLO, and outside counsel as appropriate to support business opportunities while ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations, industry guidelines and internal policies. Provide strategic, proactive and reactive legal advice on a wide range of proposed business initiatives and materials in the areas of research and development, sales and marketing, regulatory affairs, health‑care compliance and laws, privacy, distribution, pricing and reimbursement, clinical, product liability, employment and labor issues, technology, acquisitions and licensing, and general corporate issues. Prepare and negotiate complex commercial agreements across functional areas including development, sales, distribution, consulting, licensing, promotion, co‑marketing, data use and data rights. Assist in litigation and investigations, manage outside counsel relationships, workflow and budget. Train, educate and advise business partners on key legal topics, and lead and serve on project teams and committees to assess and implement special/significant projects in each business, leadership team and/or the GLO. Maintain close partnership with the GLO team responsible for Supply Agreements for MedTech; provide legal support for the V‑Wave business, including contracting and strategic legal advice to V‑Wave’s commercial and R&D teams. Liaise with attorneys within MedTech and GLO and coordinate with counsel outside of the United States advising the businesses on regional issues. Collaborate with and build strong relationships with functional lawyers for regulatory, intellectual property, trademark, privacy, digital technology, tax and other specialists in the GLO as well as colleagues and business partners across Johnson & Johnson, serving as a member of cross‑functional business teams. Further business goals while protecting the company’s rights, interests and reputation and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, industry guidelines and internal policies. Manage subordinates and develop professional staff in providing outstanding legal services to senior executives. Travel as required to support business. Qualifications J.D. or equivalent legal degree and admission to a U.S. bar or an equivalent outside‑of‑the‑U.S. bar is required. 10+ years of experience in private practice and/or in‑house, preferably with significant experience in the healthcare industry (medical device sector preferred); strong background in corporate and commercial matters. Knowledge of medical device businesses (products, procedures, business model and industry trends) and experience advising on applicable healthcare, privacy and medical device laws and regulations, including one or more of the following: False Claims Act, Anti‑Kickback Statute, Stark Law, HIPAA/GDPR and the Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act. Proven legal and business judgment with an orientation toward finding solutions. Excellent strategic and analytical skills; experience researching legal principles and precedents. Desire to work in a fast‑paced environment, meet stringent timelines, and handle multiple demands simultaneously. Ability to work independently and as a team player. Excellent client relationship, communication and leadership skills; ability to work with a wide range of people with varying degrees of legal exposure. Ability to manage ambiguity inherent in emerging areas and lead innovative problem‑solving to address new business challenges in a highly competitive market. Experience in training, educating and advising business partners on key legal topics. Strong results‑oriented and strategic thinking abilities. Demonstrated willingness to listen and learn and proven ability to make and respectfully explain proper decisions (even when this leads to tough business discussions). Ability to receive specific directions from more senior law professionals and provide guidance to professional staff in developing solutions to problems presented. Proven ability to provide outstanding legal services to, and interact with, a range of senior executives and strong interpersonal skills and an excellent track record of collaboration with colleagues. Some travel is required to support business. Required Skills Budget Management Business Agility Commercial Laws Compliance Management Corporate Governance Developing Others Dispute Resolution Inclusive Leadership Lawyering Leadership Legal Documents Preparation Legal Services Negotiation Representing Risk Management Strategic Thinking Vendor Management Preferred Skills Budget Management Business Agility Commercial Laws Compliance Management Corporate Governance Developing Others Dispute Resolution Inclusive Leadership Lawyering Leadership Legal Documents Preparation Legal Services Negotiation Representing Risk Management Strategic Thinking Vendor Management Salary and Benefits The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $178,000.00 – $307,050.00. Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long‑term incentive program. Benefits: Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours in Colorado; 56 hours in Washington) Holiday pay, including floating holidays – 13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours per calendar year Equal Employment Opportunity Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (View email address on click.appcast.io) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6942-ABIOMED Inc. Legal Entity