Built legal department in a newly formed, substantial entity. Generated new revenue by assisting with the identification of and negotiation with new participants. Manage the selection and recruitment of attorneys, contract specialists, and outside counsel. Supervise and coordinate a team of US ex-pats and European nationals. Balance priorities to maximize revenue for participants with a parallel focus on reducing regulatory compliance risks. Ensure legal compliance with US healthcare regulatory and Swiss HR areas, while minimizing the risk of adverse tax outcomes. - Lead the development of legal strategy for multi-billion dollar, international, rebate-contracting group purchasing organization which has grown from 50 million lives covered through participants to 80 million lives in under 18 months.- Delivered value by negotiating hundreds of complex, new rebate agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers.- Successfully identified and addressed strategic issues in liaison with business partners and executive leadership.

Delivered expert advice, recommendations, and consultation to internal clients on a wide range of legal matters, including Anti-Kickback Statute, ERISA and HIPAA. Managed and completed strategic initiatives and projects within strict time and budgetary constraints. Provided leadership, guidance, and support to a team of eight paralegals and three attorneys. Advised internal partners on due diligence for healthcare buy-side M&A. Oversaw the planning, development, and negotiation of key agreements and initiatives.- Experienced leader with a history of leading attorneys and administrative staff with responsibilities for the entire commercial division client contracting.- Led legal due diligence for nine-figure acquisition, including contract review (clients, pharmacy network, and vendors). - Lead counsel for negotiating and drafting numerous multi-million dollar agreements with self-insured employers, commercial plans, governmental entities, and other clients.- Supported internal clients in analyzing and developing new service products and strategies, including regulatory implications and impact on existing contractual commitments.Past positions: Senior Counsel (September 2008 - August 2012)

Advised large, regional hospital system and other providers on matters involving regulatory compliance. Drafted and negotiated provider employment and compensation agreements.