Due to a system transition, candidates will not be able to apply to this role between February 26-March 3. Accordingly, we welcome you to apply before Feb 26 or after March 3. Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Senior Counsel, Commercial Programs to join our Global Legal Organization located in Raritan, NJ, Titusville, NJ, or Washington D.C. At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.   For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong. The Senior Counsel, Commercial Programs will: + Counsel on the development and execution of innovative commercial strategies for selling J&J’s pharmaceutical products in the U.S. + Advise clients on pharmaceutical commercial pricing and market access strategies (including value-based programs and other innovative strategies), fee-for-service arrangements, and interactions with J&J’s customers, including health plans, pharmaceutical benefit managers (PBMs), specialty pharmacies, healthcare providers and group purchasing organizations. + This position is distinguished by its meaningful contact with key customers, and its role in facilitating effective engagement with customers in a broad range of important areas such as negotiation of commercial arrangements, advising and collaborating with Account Management colleagues, and resolution of commercial disputes with customers. + Responsible for providing legal counsel and support related to fraud and abuse laws (including the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and associated safe harbors, OIG guidance and state laws) and related health care laws and regulations, industry standards and company policies. + Work closely with pricing strategy, contracting, account management, marketing, finance and other functions. Facilitate effective engagement with customers, including guidance on commercial contracting and negotiating teams. + Advise key stakeholders on legal, regulatory and policy developments to ensure that our support of J&J is innovative, agile and appropriately adapted to a rapidly changing environment. + Engage in key policy and regulatory issues impacting our customer relationships and business strategies through involvement with trade associations, participation on cross-functional teams assessing and planning for new policy or regulatory developments, advising on policy positions and helping J&J proactively shape the external environment to improve access to our medications and benefit patients consistent with J&J’s Credo. + Develop and conduct training for clients on a range of health care compliance topics related to fraud & abuse and other commercial legal issues, commercial programs and interactions with customers. + Effectively provide and coordinate legal support, contribute as a member of cross-functional teams and collaborate with business and Global Legal Organization colleagues on key matters. **Qualifications** + A Juris Doctor Degree with admission to (and current good standing with) the bar of at least one state or the District of Columbia is required. + A minimum of 7 years of experience practicing as an attorney, with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience advising clients on health care matters either in-house (such as with a manufacturer, health plan, PBM, health system or provider) or at a law firm supporting clients in the life sciences industry is required. + Experience advising on health care compliance obligations, including the U.S. health care fraud and abuse laws. + Strong contracting skills including experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (e.g. product sales, distribution, or managed care agreements). + Must possess the ability to think strategically, develop creative and compliant solutions and apply strong analytical skills. + Strong communicator with the ability to make the complex simple and a highly effective collaborator in a team-based, fast-paced matrix environment. + The position will be located in Raritan, NJ and Titusville, NJ or Washington DC and will require some local travel (including to Titusville, NJ or Raritan, NJ). The anticipated base pay range for this position is $146,000-$251,850. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. + Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. + Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). + This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. + Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: o Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year o Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year o Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year o Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits This job posting is anticipated to close on February 26, 2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications. Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.