Vice President, Litigation, Gov Investigation & Risk Mgmnt

Company: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
Location: Hartford
Posted on: May 9, 2022

Job Description:

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Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment which benefits our employees, patients and communities.
Description:
Responsible for the strategic guidance, management and preparedness across all U.S. businesses (AH, HP, Bio) for litigation (commercial, product liability, intellectual property, antitrust), government investigations from all sources (DOJ, Congress, etc.) the e-Discovery strategy and support and the overall legal risk management of issues impacting the U.S. businesses or global reach from U.S. jurisdictions.
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage staff of 10+, including attorneys and paralegals.
Routinely update and counsel Boards, CEO and most senior management and legal functional leaders (US and Global) on topics related to areas of responsibility.
Manage team responsible for the strategic management of litigation, dispute resolution, and Congressional and state and federal governmental investigations alleging legal violations across all U.S. businesses (AH, HP, Bio) and locations.
Strategically manage litigation and related matters that reach from U.S. jurisdictions to rest of world. Set legal strategy for diverse areas or risk including commercial litigation, antitrust litigation, larger employment litigation, patent and intellectual property, and product liability. Designing, building, and implementing the U.S. risk management agenda in close coordination with related partners from finance, compliance and Global Legal Function.
Proactive teaching and training, including preparation of media-based training and in-person presentations to all businesses and functions to avoid litigation or manage risk, including sales force training.
Work with business to understand and mitigate impact of litigation on business objectives.
Provide review and counseling on indemnity clauses and insurance in significant contracts.
Responsible for US e-discovery program and processes.
Provide expert and strategic advise to other areas of the US legal department to ensure collaboration and guidance on areas of responsibility which impact other areas.
Member, US Law Department Leadership Team
Requirements:
Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution required
Substantive legal knowledge and experience in areas of litigation, product liability, intellectual property and employment law, as well as substantive laws specific to Pharmaceutical Business which are covered by compliance program to allow for proper risk management.
Depth of industry and business knowledge needed in order to successfully measure, navigate and implement risk management approach.
15-plus years of legal experience
Seven-plus (7+) years of experience leading teams (direct and indirect)
Global experience preferred
Excellent leadership capabilities as displayed through:
(1) Strategic identification of key stakeholders and establishment of a vision of success tied to larger organizational goals
(2) Operational management requiring a participatory approach to setting expectations and managing progress in a productive environment
(3) People leadership using emotional intelligence and successfully balancing work with recruiting, coaching, mentoring and developing team members
(4) Constantly and pro-actively sharing knowledge with teams and stakeholders via formal and informal networks
(5) Enabling team members to look beyond the tactical to take account of connections to the greater whole
(6) Extracting a high level of engagement and commitment from teams by building an inclusive environment based on open and continuous dialogue.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
Must be 18 years of age or older
This position will require individuals to be fully vaccinated against -COVID-19 -or have an approved medical or religious accommodation. Click -here -for more information on the vaccine mandate and -COVID-19.
Who We Are:
At Boehringer Ingelheim we create value through innovation with one clear goal: to improve the lives of patients. We develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company we focus on long term performance. -We are powered by 50.000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. -Learning and development for all employees is key because your growth is our growth.
Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person's actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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