Senior Associate General Counsel-Technology Transfer and Digital Health

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits : from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Senior Associate General Counsel, Technology Transfer and Digital Health will work closely with NM Ventures and Innovations, managing the legal aspects of technology transactions, AI and digital health initiatives. The position will require expertise in transactions, healthcare privacy (HIPAA, GDPR), health law, intellectual property, clinical research, and FDA and EMA medical device regulation. Success in this fast-paced environment will require strong work ethic, collaborative nature, and exceptional analytical skills.

Duties

• drafting collaboration / pilot / other complex agreements with NM’s third-party collaborators
• providing legal advice regarding new product development and US and international regulation of AI / SaMD
• advising business team regarding intellectual property rights and assisting with filing and prosecution of patents
• drafting and negotiating data licensing and use agreements
• counseling business team on digital health initiatives
• supporting data governance and healthcare privacy infrastructure as they relate to digital health initiatives, product development and transactions.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Preferred

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit ourBenefitssection to learn more.

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