ClarusONE Sourcing Services LLP provides strategic generic pharmaceutical sourcing services to both Walmart, Inc. and McKesson Corporation in the United States.
Job Title
Managing Chief Counsel
Location
Russell Square, London, United Kingdom. Flexible working.
Job Purpose
Serves as the principal point of contact for ClarusONE commercial transactions related to generics pharmaceutical sourcing initiatives, providing day‑to‑day risk assessment, negotiation, contract drafting, and issue identification and escalation.
Responsibilities
* Lead the local legal team dedicated to supporting ClarusONE.
* Provide day‑to‑day legal support to the partnership’s business team in London, including advising on compliance with U.K. laws.
* Serve as the key legal advisor to ClarusONE senior leadership on topics related to operations and business activities.
* Manage a team consisting of a Senior Counsel and Contracts Administrator.
* Draft and prepare various contracts, amendments and standard terms and conditions for generics procurement, and provide guidance on contract standards.
* Participate in contract negotiations and communicate with generic pharmaceutical suppliers on contract issues, proposals and disputes.
* Identify and analyze legal and business risk and appropriately identify required escalations.
* Partner with the Compliance organization to monitor compliance with internal business and legal processes and policies, working with others to operationalize internal policies and SOPs.
* In partnership with the President of ClarusONE act as the lead representative supporting both McKesson and Walmart legal and compliance teams on JV related matters.
* Represent ClarusONE on projects as a subject matter expert and prepare legal presentations for internal legal counsels and senior leaders.
* Coordinate with law firms and external service providers as needed.
* Monitor applicable legal, policy and industry developments that may impact the partnership.
* Identify opportunities and recommend solutions for process and automation enhancements.
* Provide ad‑hoc legal support to the partnership as required, including the review of IT agreements, service agreements, license agreements and inter‑company documentation.
* Review policies and procedures for compliance with U.K. and U.S. laws.
Key Relationships
Reports to: Managing Chief Counsel, McKesson Global Procurement, McKesson Corporation. Key Client: President, ClarusONE Sourcing Services.
Education & Experience
* U.K. Solicitor or Barrister with a minimum of 10 years post‑qualification experience.
* Legal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm reviewing and revising complex commercial contracts.
* Experience working in a healthcare regulatory environment, with pharmaceutical procurement experience preferred.
* Proficient in Office 365, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Additional Knowledge & Skills
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Excellent contract drafting and strong attention to detail and process.
* Aptitude to manage simultaneous projects efficiently and adapt quickly to business needs.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a collegial environment.
* Ability to collaborate and build relationships with legal and business colleagues of varying seniority and promote the reputation and integrity of the Law Department and ClarusONE partnership.
* Ability to own specific matters or projects from beginning to end.
* Knowledge of U.S. healthcare laws beneficial.
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