🚀 Director, Associate General Counsel – Federal Regulatory

Director, Associate General Counsel – Federal Regulatory

Empower Pharmacy seeks a senior legal advisor to lead federal regulatory strategy, focusing on FDA, DEA, and other federal health care regulations, while integrating AI‑driven compliance tools.

Position Summary

The Director will serve as a legal advisor and strategic partner, guiding Empower’s engagement with federal regulatory frameworks. This role leads the development and implementation of strategies ensuring compliance while enabling innovation and growth. The Director will provide expert counsel on FDA, DEA, and other federal agency matters, oversee proactive adoption of AI‑powered compliance monitoring, and help balance regulatory expertise with technology to safeguard the company’s reputation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead federal regulatory legal strategy for pharmacy and outsourcing operations.
• Partner with senior executives to align compliance with growth priorities.
• Represent Empower in high‑level discussions with federal agencies.

AI‑Enabled Compliance

• Implement AI‑driven monitoring to identify regulatory risks.
• Leverage advanced analytics to ensure ongoing compliance readiness.
• Oversee deployment of AI tools for reporting and documentation.

Policy & Advocacy

• Monitor federal legislation, rulemaking, and enforcement trends.
• Advise leadership on potential impacts and opportunities.
• Support advocacy efforts to shape regulatory policy.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to embed compliance.
• Train leaders and staff on emerging regulatory requirements.
• Guide business units on risk management and operational controls.

Strategic Counsel

• Provide proactive advice on federal regulatory issues.
• Anticipate evolving enforcement trends and market dynamics.
• Drive legal strategies that balance compliance with innovation.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in FDA, DEA, and federal healthcare regulations with a proven ability to apply complex legal frameworks to innovative business models.
• Strong track record integrating AI tools into compliance, monitoring, and risk assessment functions.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, capable of influencing executive leadership, regulators, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Advanced legal research and analytical abilities, with capacity to anticipate regulatory trends and shape proactive strategies.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Collaborates
• Resourcefulness
• Manages Complexity
• Ensures Accountability
• Situational Adaptability
• Communicates Effectively

Values

• People
• Quality
• Service
• Innovation

Experience and Qualifications

• Requires Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of legal experience, with at least 5 years focused on federal healthcare or life sciences regulatory matters.
• Experience engaging with FDA and DEA.
• Experience participating in FDA and DEA inspections.
• Active license in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Demonstrated success advising senior executives and managing regulatory agency interactions.
• Experience integrating AI and technology‑driven solutions into compliance functions strongly preferred.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Learn more:

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