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Divisional Vice President--Health Law
Company NameWalgreen Co.
Dates EmployedFeb 2010 – Jan 2015 Employment Duration5 yrs
Corporate Counsel: Advise senior executives as one of two legal vice presidents reporting directly to the General Counsel at the largest retail, infusion, and specialty pharmacy provider in the U.S. with responsibility for a portfolio that impacts more than 70% of annual sales ($50 billion), including large and growing medical service reimbursement. Evaluate new service offerings from both a regulatory and business perspective. Execute strategies that move agreements to conclusion with limited risk to the company. Communicate with regulators to identify compliance strategies that achieve corporate objectives. Contribute to negotiation strategies for contract terms and pricing. Negotiate and draft agreements with payers and other business partners. Collaborate with Government Relations staff in developing policies concerning health care services and reimbursement. Review messaging and marketing collateral to mitigate legal risk. Oversee pre-acquisition due diligence review concerning regulatory issues as well as transition and integration planning. Provide regulatory and transactional support for joint ventures with hospitals, health systems, and 340B programs. Serve on Corporate Compliance and Disclosure Committees.
Department Management: Oversee a department with approximately 50 employees and a $15 million budget. Supervise four directors who manage daily operations and assign matters. Retain and manage outside legal counsel. Interview and hire attorneys and support staff. Mentor employees.
Illinois State Board of Elections
Member
Company NameIllinois State Board of Elections
Dates EmployedJul 2004 – Jan 2015 Employment Duration10 yrs 7 mos
Served as Chairman from 2009-11, and Vice Chairman from 2007-09.
Walgreen Co.
Director, Healthcare Contracting & Regulatory Law
Company NameWalgreen Co.
Dates EmployedDec 2008 – Feb 2010 Employment Duration1 yr 3 mos
Held leadership positions with increased responsibility for regulatory compliance and transactions. Managed teams of lawyers and staff. Hired new employees and evaluated performance.
• Developed leadership skills needed for promotion to an executive role by taking on increased responsibility for supervising staff and department operations.
Walgreens
Director & Legal Counsel, Government Affairs
Company NameWalgreens
Dates EmployedSep 2005 – Nov 2008 Employment Duration3 yrs 3 mos
Played a lead role in developing company strategies related to federal and state reimbursement guidelines and health care regulations. Developed arguments to justify increased reimbursements. Wrote and revised statutory language. Retained and managed lobbyists. Interacted with public officials and their staffs.
• Wrote position papers that focused on mutual value creation for the company and government agencies/payers.
• Secured the company’s continued participation as specialty pharmacy provider in a large publicly funded health care program, achieving enterprise value in excess of $50 million. |