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Associate Director, Legal Transactions

Remote (Indiana, United States) Indianapolis, IN

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.


Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.


We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.


At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.


Do you have outstanding organization skills and experience in healthcare law? We are looking for hardworking talent to join the Lilly legal team!


We are seeking an experienced, collaborative, meticulous Associate Director to join our Transactions Center of Excellence (the “Transactions team”) within the Legal department. In this role, you will manage a broad range of legal compliance and regulatory filings, manage internal contract and document systems, administer contract templates, negotiate transactions with health care providers, and work on cross-functional project teams.


You will collaborate with business collaborators across the organization to ensure that the Transactions team is providing the highest level of service to bring medicines to patients in need.


This role reports to the Associate Vice-President and Assistant General Counsel, Transactions Center of Excellence.


Responsibilities

  • Generate and submit Hart-Scott Rodino (HSR) filings for applicable corporate transactions, including collecting relevant materials, collaborating with Business Development and Finance functions, and directing outside counsel to ensure legal compliance.
  • Intake and respond to inquiries from regulatory authorities related to Lilly’s corporate transactions, including from FINRA, SEC, FTC, or other relevant regulatory authorities.
  • Negotiate transactions with a variety of HCP, non-HCP, and patient organizations, and support Lilly’s business units in connection with their commercial or scientific objectives.
  • Review, revise, and maintain contract template libraries for a variety of transactions.
  • Handle outside counsel relationships, including with respect to new engagements, new matters, and ongoing billing, tracking, and performance management.
  • Manage internal contract management and lifecycle systems for the Transactions team.
  • Lead Transaction team efforts to integrate new tools, systems, and processes into daily operations, including with respect to artificial intelligence.
  • General support of Transactions team, including cross-functional initiatives, resolve non-contractual issues, and support of Business Development organization.


Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited school.
  • Juris Doctor or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in health care legal transactions, including commercial contract negotiation, legal compliance, and legal regulatory matters.
  • Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.


Additional Skills/Preferences

  • Fluency in regulatory filings, including with respect the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, FINRA inquiries, SEC inquiries, and similar regulatory interactions.
  • Proficiency in contract management and lifecycle systems (iManage, MIDAS, etc.).
  • Experience in leading, directing, and managing outside counsel engagements preferred.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with Lilly leaders, business units, and technology teams.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills leading complex projects, with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple initiatives.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Good judgment and ability to spot issues in complex transactions and regulatory matters.


Lilly currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from between $122,250 to $179,300 and will depend, in part, on the successful candidate’s qualifications for the role, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).


In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).


Of course, the compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Further, Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.


Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.


Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.


Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles.


Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.


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