The Counsel, Transactions is responsible for the following:

• Working closely and collaboratively with all levels of clinical, medical affairs, global marketing, finance, and business development teams to support a broad range of transactions
• Negotiating, drafting, and reviewing various agreements, including clinical trial agreements, sponsored research agreements, material transfer agreements, master services agreement, equipment rental agreements, and nondisclosure agreements
• Identifying, interpreting, explaining, and advising on various legal issues and associated risks, including those concerning transactions with healthcare providers and research institutions, risk mitigation, and promotional programs
• Providing risk balanced, creative and proactive counsel to relevant business stakeholders
• Developing and implementing standard work, templates, training and education programs, policies, and procedures related to transactions and contracting processes
• Escalating issues, as appropriate, to the Senior Legal Director to identify issues and collaboratively share potential risks and proposals with leadership teams
• Staying current on applicable laws, rules, regulations, regulatory guidance, and industry codes, especially concerning healthcare, medical devices, anti-bribery and competition

This position is part of the Cepheid Legal Department can be performed remotely. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Education and Experience (in years):
  • Attorney with 3-8 years of relevant experience with commercial transactions in a law firm or in-house legal department
  • JD degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership or
    Master of Law from a top class Law University

• Knowledge and skills:
  • Experience with commercial transactions in the medical diagnostics or healthcare industry strongly preferred
  • Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various types of commercial agreements
  • Knowledge of healthcare fraud and abuse laws, rules, regulations, regulatory guidance, and industry codes, including the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Given the essential job duties of this position, the employee is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation and applicable law.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

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