Senior Counsel, Government Investigations & Litigation

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function:

Law Business Partners

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Join our dynamic Global Legal Organization at Johnson and Johnson as a Senior Counsel, Government Investigations & Litigation, located at World Headquarters in New Brunswick.  

This is a unique opportunity for a strategic, high-caliber legal professional with a proven track record in handling complex investigations and government enforcement at a senior level. As a key leader reporting directly to the VP of Global Investigations & Government Litigation, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the company by overseeing pivotal internal investigations related to US laws, industry standards, and internal policies, empowering you to make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities:

•            Lead, strategize, and supervise cross-sector internal investigations globally and domestically concerning allegations that implicate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the False Claims Act, the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, federal and state anti-kickback statutes, complex financial accounting and channel stuffing issues, and internal policies.

•            Manage and strategize on government investigations and litigation from United States federal and state agencies, as well as cross-border enforcement and litigation.

•            Respond to subpoenas and civil investigative demands from United States federal and state agencies, provide advice and counsel during dawn raids and government enforcement actions in jurisdictions outside the United States, particularly in LatAm. 

•            Lead certain investigations personally, by conducting interviews, reviewing documents and other materials onsite at various facilities.

•            Select, engage and supervise external investigative resources, including local and international law firms, accounting firms, etc.

•            Handle a wide range of unique and complex legal matters with significant impact to the relevant business, geographic and functional area.

•            Partner with other departments to conduct investigations and to improve processes and compliance efforts.

•            Draft concise and comprehensive reports of the investigations conducted.

•            Maintain and cultivate expertise in local and international developments in anti-corruption laws, as well as United States laws relating to the development, sales, marketing, promotion and reimbursement of Johnson & Johnson products.

Qualifications:

• A Juris Doctor Degree and admission to and in good standing with at least one state bar is required.

• A minimum of ten years of practicing experience as an attorney in litigation, with significant experience in conducting complex and sensitive internal investigations is required.

• Experience as a lawyer with a relevant government agency responsible for corruption or health care enforcement related matters is preferred.

• A demonstrated ability to advise and influence a range of business partners is required.

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with a proven ability to collaborate well with colleagues is required.

• Must have consistently demonstrated sound judgment on legal and business issues and the ability to make complex decisions in legally ambiguous areas.

• Some travel to North America and Latin America locations may be required.

• Spanish/Portuguese language abilities is preferred but not required.

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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$173,000.00 - $299,000.00 USD

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be 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. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. http://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.