Counsel, U.S. Commercial Programs

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Job Function:

Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function:

Law Business Partners

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for Counsel, U.S. Commercial Programs. This Hybrid position will be located in Raynham, MA, New Brunswick, NJ, Raritan, NJ or West Chester, PA.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. 

Job Overview 

This role provides legal support for U.S. commercial programs within DePuy Synthes, partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, and Commercial Operations to enable compliant, patient‑focused growth. The Counsel will advise on healthcare and competition laws, commercial strategy, and risk mitigation while helping shape programs that support customers and improve patient outcomes. This is a high‑impact role offering visibility across the U.S. business and the opportunity to influence how commercial offerings are designed and executed. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide legal counsel and strategic guidance on U.S. commercial programs, including pricing, contracting, promotions, and customer engagement initiatives. 
• Advise on compliance with U.S. healthcare laws and regulations (e.g., Anti‑Kickback Statute). 
• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements, including customer contracts and program terms, conditions and policies. 
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Health Care Compliance) to assess legal risk and develop practical, business‑focused solutions. 
• Support development and implementation of compliant commercial strategies and promotional programs across the U.S. market. 
• Serve on pricing and contracting governance committee to provide legal guidance on new commercial offerings and review exceptions from policy. 
• Collaborate with legal colleagues to ensure consistent guidance.  
• Contribute to training and education initiatives for commercial teams on legal and compliance requirements. 

Qualifications 

Education 

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school (required). 
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (required). 

Experience and Skills 

Required: 

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant contracting legal experience, in-house, in government or in private practice, with a focus on U.S. general commercial, healthcare, or life sciences matters or government contracting. 
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills. 
• Experience advising on healthcare regulatory and compliance issues affecting commercial programs. 
• Ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable and practical business guidance. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. 
• Effective communication skills and ability to influence and build relationships and consensus.

Preferred: 

• In-house legal experience within a medical device, medtech,  healthcare, pharmaceutical, or broader life sciences organization. 
• Familiarity with U.S. medical device or medtech commercial models, including value-based arrangements and customer programs. 
• Experience supporting sales, marketing, or commercial operations teams. 
• Prior experience working with or advising on government contracting, pricing or reimbursement‑related programs. 

Other 

• Language: English (required). 
• Travel: Up to 10-15% domestic travel as business needs require. 
• Certifications: None required beyond bar admission. 

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Business Agility, Commercial Laws, Compliance Management, Corporate Governance, Dispute Resolution, Lawyering, Legal Services, Litigation, Negotiation, Organizing, Process Improvements, Representing, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Thinking, Technical Credibility

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$122,000.00 - $212,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation -120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits