Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CVS Health is a company focused on building a connected and compassionate health experience. The Senior Legal Counsel - Pharmacy Regulatory will provide strategic legal advice regarding pharmacy practices and operations, identify legal risks, and offer solutions that align legal and business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Independently provide pharmacy and healthcare regulatory guidance to business clients, internal legal counsel and external legal counsel; including on pharmacy professional practice; AKS, Stark, FCA, and other government healthcare regulations; state and federal professional practice regulations, including, but not limited to, controlled substances, DSCSA, USP, temperature shipping/storage, wholesale drug distribution, long-term-care, mail, specialty, infusion, shared pharmacy services, telepharmacy and drug compounding
- Appear before and regularly communicate with Boards of Pharmacy and local officials
- Oversee and conduct general regulatory research to unlock business value and ensure regulatory compliance, which may include but is not limited to Federal and State laws and regulations impacting the practice of pharmacy
- Strategic partnership with Compliance, Operations, Pharmacy Regulatory, Licensing and Advocacy to ensure compliance with Pharmacy laws and regulations, to optimize business operations and to expand the ability for pharmacy colleagues to practice at the top of their education and licensure
Skills
- Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited institution required; Bar admission in good standing
- 8+ years legal experience
- Pharmacy and Healthcare regulatory expertise
- Demonstrated business judgment and acumen required
- Superior oral and written communication skills required
- High level of interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple client areas required
- Superior problem-solving skills required
- 4+ years of pharmacy legal and regulatory experience
Benefits
- Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above
- Includes an award target in the company’s equity award program
- Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families
- Benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility
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