Counsel, Product & Advanced Technologies- Remote USA

Company: Cepheid
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us to develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world's most complex health challenges. Our teams are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of Cepheid Legal and Compliance, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we're working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. As Counsel, Complex Transactions you will partner across all levels of clinical, medical affairs, marketing, finance, business development, business operations, and sales teams on negotiating, drafting, and reviewing a broad range of agreements. This position is part of the Cepheid Legal Department and will be remote. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Partner with data transformation, product and commercial teams on complex legal matters relating to software and hardware development and collaborate with business and subject-matter experts for recommendations on compliant paths forward.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of complex legal contracts (including data sharing agreements, collaboration and AI agreements, and customer and vendor agreements) to drive new initiatives with research partners and enterprise customers.
• Partner with and provide salient legal advice to technology, product and commercial teams to develop and launch innovative data and digital products and solutions.
• Develop and improve contractual templates, policies and procedures related to advanced technology and digital products.
• Stay current on applicable laws, rules, regulations, regulatory guidance, and industry codes, especially concerning AI, security, healthcare, medical devices and share the knowledge across Cepheid Legal and Compliance. The essential requirements of the job include:
  • JD degree from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership in good standing.
  • A minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
  • Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of related work experience OR Master's degree in field with 3+ years of related work experience. It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
    • Transactions or litigation experience in the medical diagnostics or healthcare industry
    • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various types of agreements, ranging from data sharing to collaboration, AI, and customer and vendor agreements Experience in advanced technology or software product development, including but not limited to digital products and AI/ML technologies At Cepheid we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide. The salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $ 114,700-$170,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law. #LI-PD1 #Remote Given the essential job duties of this position, the employee is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including applicable boosters) as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation and applicable law. Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes. The EEO posters are available here. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation. PandoLogic. , Location: Chicago, IL - 60608 , PL: 597279422

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