Legal Counsel, Global Regulatory Legal

Remote Eligible: Hybrid

Onsite Location(s): Marlborough, MA, US, 01752

Additional Locations: The prefererence is for this role to be Hybrid at either BSC's Corporate HQ in Marlborough, MA or one of our MN sites (Arden Hills or Maple Grove), but will consider fully remote candidates.

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About the role:

Boston Scientific is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Global Regulatory Legal team to support continued growth of its Research Contracts Center of Excellence, with a focus on pre-clinical and clinical research, as well as specified corporate-level, cross-divisional, cross-functional initiatives and working groups.

Your responsibilities include:

• Work collaboratively with internal clients and functional partners (e.g., Global Clincial Operations, Corporate Quality, Corporate Regulatory)
• Represent and support internal clients in contract negotiations with external parties
• Counsel and advise internal clients on legal issues and assessment of risk
• Identify opportunities and assist with the development and maintentance of processes and procedures to maintain compliance with BSC policies and applicable laws, regulations and guidelines
• Work collaboratively with counsel and legal professional staff across the global Legal & Compliance Department to ensure agreements are negotiated in compliance with BSC policies and procedures and applicable laws
• Partner with internal clients to ensure agreements are consistent with corporate policies, procedures and processes, and the desired business arrangement
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of complex pre-clinical and clinical research related agreements and documents (e.g., master clinical study agreements, master service agreements, investigator sponsored research agreements, hospital use agreements, device purchase agreements, data use and transfer agreements, informed consent forms, post-market clinical follow-up agreements, electronic medical record access agreements)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to manage and prioritize a high-volume workload in a fast-paced working environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills
• Practical and business-minded approach to contract negotiation; ability to balance an appropriate level of risk for achievement of BSC’s strategic objectives with protection of BSC’s legal interests
• Prior exposure to regulatory requirements governing clinical trials leading to approval or clearance of medical devices for commercial use is a plus
• Juris Doctorate required; active good standing in one state bar in the United States
• Deep understanding of contract law and legal concepts, including their practical application in a business environment
• Basic understanding of HIPAA and GDPR
• Ability to summarize and communicate legal concepts in a clear and concise manner
• 2-5 years combined experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, with experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements
• Prior experience engaging in internal operations projects (e.g., template development, policies), preferred
• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating contract language with and without the assistance of content management tools and/or software
• Ability to interact professionally and collaborate with all levels of management, multiple geographies, internal subject matter experts, legal staff, vendors and clients

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Requisition ID: 566140

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a drug-free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.