General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

Summary

Join IDEOlogy Health, a leading medical education company, as their General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer. This dual role requires guiding the organization and clients through complex pharmaceutical medical-legal review (MLR) regulations. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with FDA, PhRMA, ACCME, and other guidelines. As a key member of the executive leadership team, you will oversee day-to-day legal matters, provide strategic legal counsel, and develop and implement a comprehensive compliance program. The position demands strong legal expertise, experience in highly regulated industries, and excellent communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare industry.

Requirements

• A J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership, in good standing, in at least one U.S. state
• 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%

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