Senior Corporate Counsel/ Associate Director, Compliance
HybridSunnyvale, California, United States or Durham, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Serve as a trusted legal and compliance advisor to leaders across Commercial, Medical Affairs, Clinical, Finance, Marketing, People, Legal, and other corporate functions. Provide practical, business-oriented guidance on healthcare and corporate compliance matters, including the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, EKRA, anti-bribery and anti-corruption requirements, and other applicable U.S. and international laws and regulations. Partner with business leaders to evaluate innovative commercial, medical, and operational initiatives, balancing legal and regulatory requirements with business objectives. Review, draft, and negotiate compliance-related provisions in commercial agreements and other business arrangements, as appropriate. Partner with the Chief Compliance Officer to strengthen, scale, and continuously improve GRAIL's global compliance program. Lead cross-functional compliance initiatives that enhance governance, operational effectiveness, and accountability across the organization. Develop and enhance compliance policies, procedures, guidance documents, and the Code of Conduct to reflect evolving legal requirements and business priorities. Design and deliver practical compliance training and communications that empower employees to make informed, ethical decisions. Lead or support enterprise compliance risk assessments, monitoring, auditing, and investigations, developing practical mitigation strategies for emerging risks. Monitor changes in healthcare laws, enforcement priorities, and industry standards, translating regulatory developments into actionable business guidance. Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen compliance processes through technology, automation, analytics, and scalable controls. Build strong cross-functional relationships, proactively identify compliance risks, and influence sound business decisions while exercising independent judgment and appropriately escalating novel or significant issues.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.
- Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
- Eight (8) or more years of legal and compliance experience within healthcare, biotechnology, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other life sciences organizations.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. healthcare compliance laws, regulations, and industry standards governing interactions with healthcare professionals and healthcare organizations.
- Demonstrated experience advising commercial, clinical, and cross-functional business teams in highly regulated environments.
- Proven ability to independently analyze complex legal and compliance issues and provide practical, risk-based recommendations that enable business objectives while appropriately managing risk.
- Experience developing or enhancing compliance programs, including policies, training, monitoring, auditing, investigations, and enterprise risk assessments.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical guidance for diverse audiences.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Occasional domestic travel may be required 10%-15%.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting diagnostics, precision medicine, oncology, or other innovative healthcare businesses.
- Experience advising on international compliance or anti-corruption matters.
- Experience supporting a publicly traded company.
- Experience leveraging technology, data analytics, or AI-enabled solutions to improve compliance operations.
- Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), or similar certification is a plus.
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