The Lockwood Group, LLC

General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare & Medical EducationIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

IDEOlogy Health, part of The Lockwood Group, is a leading medical media company dedicated to transforming medical education. We are seeking a strategic and compliance-focused General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer to join our leadership team. This role is crucial for guiding the organization through the complex regulatory landscape of pharmaceutical medical-legal review (MLR), ensuring all content and programming aligns with industry guidelines (FDA, PhRMA, ACCME, etc.). The successful candidate will be a key member and strategic partner to the executive leadership team.

Requirements

  • Education: J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
  • Experience:
    • 10+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably with both AmLaw100 law firm and in-house experience.
    • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day legal matters, including contracting, healthcare fraud and abuse, regulatory, IP, privacy, and employment matters.
  • Research, analyze, and advise the executive team and internal business functions on a wide range of legal topics relevant to the business.
  • Provide strategic legal counseling with business acumen to the Executive Suite.
  • Stay current with relevant industry regulations and laws, and implement necessary changes to company policies and practices.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate complex commercial, healthcare, and vendor/supplier agreements.
  • Develop and implement an effective Compliance Program responsive to stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement necessary policies and procedures related to business operations and compliance with laws, regulations, and obligations.
  • Develop, coordinate, and execute Compliance Training to ensure employee knowledge and adherence to 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.

About IDEOlogy Health

IDEOlogy Health, part of The Lockwood Group, is a medical media company in the United States that is changing how medical education is delivered and received. We provide integrated communication products, services, education, and research to professionals within health care and industry sciences, rapidly becoming the “go-to” resource for physicians. We are experiencing unprecedented growth and are committed to staying ahead of the curve in the ever-changing healthcare communications industry. We offer extensive on-the-job training, professional development, and opportunities to make a difference in healthcare. Our culture values dedication, hard work, collaborative events, and community involvement.

Skills

Legal compliance
Regulatory affairs
Pharmaceutical industry knowledge
Medical-legal review (MLR)
FDA regulations
Industry guidelines (PhRMA, ACCME)
Contracting
Healthcare law
Intellectual property
Privacy law
Healthcare fraud and abuse

The Lockwood Group, LLC

Healthcare consulting for drug development support

About The Lockwood Group, LLC

The Lockwood Group provides consulting services specifically for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, focusing on clients in the later stages of drug development, particularly after Phase 2 clinical trials. The company assists pharmaceutical and biotech firms by creating strategic publication plans that communicate scientific data and research findings accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards. They also support clients during the prelaunch phase of their products by identifying market needs and collaborating through the launch process to ensure success. A unique aspect of The Lockwood Group is its medical animation affiliate, Random42, which produces engaging and scientifically accurate visual content to help convey complex information. Their business model is based on service fees for consulting and project work, with a commitment to delivering high-quality communications and strategic support to help clients thrive in the competitive healthcare landscape.

Stamford, ConnecticutHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Consulting, HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Emerging firms using AI-driven content creation threaten market share.
Pharmaceutical companies developing in-house teams may reduce demand for external services.
Tightening EU regulatory standards could increase compliance costs.

Differentiation

Specializes in healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, focusing on advanced drug development stages.
Offers strategic publication plans tailored to specific audiences and regulatory standards.
Provides commercial support during prelaunch, launch, and post-launch phases.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital health solutions boosts growth in medical communications.
Rise of personalized medicine creates opportunities for specialized communication strategies.
Integration of AI enhances publication strategies and data analysis capabilities.

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