Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

About the Department                                                                                                                                        

The Legal department is comprised of our Legal and Patents functions. We depend on our legal team to help drive growth and maintain the highest level of standards and practices across all of our legal efforts. It’s a tall order, which is why we only hire those who thrive on protecting the interests of our patients, employees and business, all while creating and implementing efficient and innovative solutions. As part of the team, you’ll work with employees across the organization to oversee legal matters and provide guidance on strategies that drive business and policy priorities and shape the reputation of Novo Nordisk Inc. (NNI). At Novo Nordisk, your skills, dedication and ambition will help us change lives for the better. In exchange, we’ll offer you an opportunity to work with extraordinary talent and benefit from a range of possibilities for professional and personal development. Are you ready to realize your potential?

The Position

Strategically manages assigned litigation and government investigation matters, with a focus on products liability and related consumer protection litigation. Will also strategically manage other assigned litigation and government investigation matters (commercial, contract, employment, antitrust, False Claims Act, pharmaceutical pricing, personal injury), product complaints, risk mitigation/reporting and export controls compliance for Novo Nordisk Inc.  Provides strategic support for similar matters for Novo Nordisk A/S and other Novo Nordisk affiliates where applicable. Provide legal counsel to stakeholders on relevant issues involving application of U.S. law, regulations, and industry standards.

Relationships

Reports to Managing Assistant General Counsel, Litigation. Represents Novo Nordisk and serves as point of authority with outside law firms. Regularly collaborates with other attorneys and compliance professionals. May interact with government agencies, trade organizations and other external agencies.

Essential Functions

• Strategically manages assigned litigation and government investigation matters, with a focus on products liability and related consumer protection litigation. Will also strategically manage other assigned litigation and government investigation matters (contract, commercial, employment, antitrust, False Claims Act, pharmaceutical pricing and personal injury), product complaints, risk mitigation/reporting and export controls compliance, oversee associated budgets, and drive successful implementation of cost control initiatives
• Collaborates closely with other NNI legal department teams and functional support groups in providing advice and counsel to customer(s). Works closely with leadership from line of business in developing strategy and achieving objectives
• Keeps informed of new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the company and pharmaceutical industry, and assists with development of relevant policies and training
• Directly advises Managing Assistant General Counsel, Litigation and VP, Deputy General Counsel, Head of Litigation, North America on issues that have legal importance and/or risk implications
• Proactively identifies current and emerging risks and mitigating actions
• Helps drive legal communication plans and strategy implementation across functions/organizational lines
• High levels of ownership, accountability and pride by lawyers with respect to their work
• Upholding and modeling ethical behavior and conduct at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned by senior management

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• A J.D. with 8+ years of relevant litigation and/or government investigations experience required.  Experience with products liability and related consumer protection litigation strongly preferred.  In-house experience strongly preferred, but not required
• Admission in good standing to the Bar of at least one State, with ability to obtain NJ Bar in-house limited license if not already admitted to NJ State Bar, required
• Experience within the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry, or another highly regulated industry, is strongly preferred, but not required
• Strong problem-solving skills - demonstrates and exercises creativity and initiative
• Strong written communications and verbal communications/presentation skills - able to effectively collaborate with, communicate with, and deliver presentations to client groups, senior management and executives within the company
• Effective time management skills. Ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously and independently

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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