Counsel, Commercial - Vascular at Abbott

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

Experienced commercial attorney with expertise in providing legal advice to medical device businesses
Ability to identify and resolve complex legal issues supporting research, development, manufacturing, sales, and marketing of medical device products
Strong drafting, negotiating, and reviewing skills for a wide range of commercial agreements (e.g., business development, supply chain, sales, licensing, marketing, co-promotion, research collaborations)
Knowledge of laws affecting sales and marketing to healthcare professionals, including fraud and abuse (Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act), FDA regulation (Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act), privacy (HIPAA), anti-corruption (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act), FTC truth-in-advertising principles, and government reimbursement programs
Negotiation skills for resolving legal issues, including pre-litigation dispute resolution and settlements
Good judgment: Demonstrate expertise, sound judgment, understand how responsibilities support business objectives, and provide practical, risk-based advice
Ability to develop knowledge of Abbott’s businesses, products, and client areas
Experience representing externally to suppliers and customers
Ability to help select/direct outside counsel, define project objectives, manage projects, and monitor budgets
Willingness to travel infrequently (10-15%)

Responsibilities

Act as day-to-day legal advisor for Abbott’s Vascular team
Draft, negotiate, and review agreements including business development, supply chain, sales, licensing, marketing, co-promotion, and research collaborations
Review marketing programs and promotional materials for compliance with FTC truth-in-advertising principles, Abbott policies, and applicable law
Provide sound, practical, and timely legal advice on matters related to commercial business operations marketing to healthcare professionals
Resolve legal issues using negotiation skills and legal expertise, including pre-litigation dispute resolution and settlements
Assist in creating new template agreements, playbooks, and training to support efficient contracting processes
Maintain familiarity with relevant laws to issue spot and provide basic counseling
Represent Abbott externally to suppliers and customers
Help select and/or direct work of outside counsel, defining objectives, managing projects, and monitoring budgets
Interact with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Education, Supply Chain, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Marketing, Commercial/Sales, and IT Departments

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationCommercial AgreementsLegal AdvisoryMedical Device Law

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does Abbott offer?

Abbott provides free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan, an excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit for a bachelor's degree.

Is this position remote or does it require working in an office?

This position works out of Abbott's Santa Clara, CA location in the Vascular Division.

What skills or experience are required for this Counsel role?

The role requires experience as a commercial attorney, skills in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements like business development, supply chain, sales, licensing, and marketing deals, reviewing marketing materials for compliance, providing practical legal advice, and resolving disputes through negotiation.

What is the company culture like at Abbott?

Abbott emphasizes doing work that matters, personal growth and learning, caring for yourself and family, being your true self, career development in an international company, and is recognized as a great place to work, one of the most admired companies, and best for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates are experienced commercial attorneys skilled in identifying and resolving complex legal issues, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, ensuring marketing compliance, providing practical advice to business teams, and supporting efficient contracting processes.

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters

1888Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees