Director Legal - Sao Paulo, Brasil - Arthrex

Descrição

Date

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Mar 13, 2024


Location

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São Paulo - SP, SP, BR,


Company

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Arthrex

• Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better._

Summary Requirements**:


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.**:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


Main Objective**:

The Director of Legal & Compliance - LATAM, will play a pivotal role in ensuring Arthrex operates in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations throughout the LATAM region.

This strategic leadership position entails overseeing legal and compliance initiatives in collaboration with Senior Leadership at Inc and across LATAM, leading a team of legal and compliance professionals and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to support the company's strategic goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

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Legal Strategy and Counsel**:

• Develop and execute legal strategies to align with business objectives in the LATAM region.
• Provide expert legal guidance and counsel to senior management on various matters, including contractual agreements, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Engage and manage local, external counsel.
• Manage corporate governance in region and advise on formation of legal entities and structure.

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Compliance Oversight**:

• Support the Chief Compliance Officer and global compliance program as member of global compliance leadership team.
• Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards across the LATAM region, with a focus on healthcare regulations and anticorruption laws.
• Regionalize global corporate compliance policies and procedures as needed.
• Ensure LATAM employees and thirdparties are adequately trained on global and regional policies and procedures.
• Work with HCP Engagement team to ensure LATAM HCP engagements are appropriate and transfers of value reported.
• Develop and implement strategies and actions to minimize noncompliance and mitigate risk while helping drive business objectives.

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Distributor Management**:

• Work with Third-Party Risk Management team to manage risk around distributors and other thirdparties.
• Support Compliance Assurance team in performing thirdparty risk assessments and audits.
• Provide instruction and guidance to thirdparties on their compliance programs and mitigating audit findings.

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IP Management**:

• Support Inc IP team in protecting company intellectual property.
• Develop IP protection strategy for LATAM regarding what information can be brought incountry.

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Internal Investigations**:

• Promote Speak-Up Culture and ensure that antiretaliation protections are followed.
• Support Global Investigations Team in regional internal investigations while maintaining business partner relationship with stakeholders.

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Data Privacy*

• Work with global Data Privacy team to drive the development of the global privacy program in LATAM.

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Contract Management**:

• Review, negotiate, and finalize complex contracts, including distribution agreements, licensing agreements, and strategic partnerships, to safeguard the company's interests.

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Regulatory Affairs**:

• Collaborate closely with regulatory affairs teams to facilitate product registrations and approvals in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
• Stay current with changes in healthcare regulations and advise on their implications for the business.

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Team Leadership**:

• Foster the growth and development of a highperforming legal and compliance team in the LATAM region.
• Provide mentorship and opportunities for professional advancement to team members.

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Stakeholder Collaboration**:

• Collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams, including sales, marketing, regulatory affairs, and quality assurance, to ensure a coordinated and measured approach to legal and compliance matters.

Incidental Duties**:


The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

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Education and Experience**:

• Qualified lawyer combining solid academic background and practical experience in business law and compliance matters.
• Professional experience gained leading legal and compliance in the healthcare or medical device industry.
• Indepth knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards in the LATAM region.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and problemsolving skills.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with a willingness to collaborate, share knowledge, respond quickly to u