Senior Managing Counsel, MedSurg Commercial and Government Contracting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Provide legal support for strategic contracting activities in the U.S. and Canada MedSurg sectors.

• Act as the primary legal advisor for agreements related to GPOs, IDNs, health systems, distributors, customers, DME, services, and government/public-sector transactions.

• Draft, negotiate, and offer counsel on intricate commercial agreements, contract templates, and strategic enterprise contracting initiatives.

• Collaborate with teams involved in commercial contracting, sales, pricing, finance, compliance, and business operations.

• Structure and negotiate arrangements with customers, GPOs, and IDNs.

• Ensure that contracts receive approvals through the appropriate governance channels and are aligned with business goals.

• Maintain and enhance contracting playbooks, negotiation strategies, escalation criteria, contract standards, negotiation guidance, and practical tools.

• Offer strategic advice on pricing, rebates, administrative fees, discounts, customer incentive programs, and commercial risks.

• Represent Legal on pricing committees.

• Provide guidance on matters related to healthcare fraud and abuse, antitrust, governance, and compliance considerations.

• Support Solventum’s U.S. Durable Medical Equipment business with customer, patient, payor, supplier, accreditation, service, billing, and operational contracting issues.

• Advise on government and public-sector contracting, including Federal Supply Schedule, Veterans Administration, and federal, state, and local government requirements.

• Assist with contract administration, certifications, reporting obligations, and related compliance tasks.

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to MedSurg commercial leadership.

• Provide direction on negotiations, strategic initiatives, contracting governance, training, risk mitigation, and process enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree must be completed and verified from an accredited law school before the start date.

• A minimum of ten (10) years of legal experience is required.

• Must hold an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• Proven experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial and government agreements, including those involving GPOs, IDNs, health systems, and distributors.

• Background in supporting healthcare, medical device, life sciences, durable medical equipment (DME), or other regulated industries.

• Experience advising on issues related to healthcare fraud and abuse, government programs, or public-sector contracting.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without the need for sponsorship for employment visa status.

• Previous in-house legal experience within a large, matrixed, global organization is preferred.

• Experience in supporting medical device technologies, DME operations, healthcare services, or patient-facing service models.

• Knowledge of healthcare compliance matters, including Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Sunshine Act, HIPAA/privacy, FDA/regulatory, and healthcare reimbursement.

• Experience with strategic pricing committees, contract governance processes, or high-value commercial transactions.

• Familiarity with FSS/VA contracting, government contract administration, or SAM.gov-related processes.

• Skills in developing templates, playbooks, training materials, or contracting tools.

• Experience in advising senior business leaders on complex legal and commercial issues.

• Proficiency in assessing legal, regulatory, commercial, or operational risks and providing business-oriented recommendations.

• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively to business stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.

• Health Savings Accounts.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care & Dependent Care.

• Disability Benefits.

• Life Insurance.

• Additional Voluntary Benefits.

• Paid Absences.

• Retirement Benefits.

• Variable incentive pay, if eligible.

• Up to 5% domestic travel required.

• Relocation assistance is not authorized.