Senior Director Legal Counsel

Über Dexcom

Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM) wurde 1999 gegründet und entwickelt und vermarktet Systeme zur kontinuierlichen Glukoseüberwachung (CGM) für den ambulanten Einsatz durch Menschen mit Diabetes und durch Gesundheitsdienstleister zur Behandlung von Menschen mit Diabetes. Das Unternehmen ist führend bei der Umgestaltung der Diabetesversorgung und -behandlung, indem es CGM-Technologie bereitstellt, um Patient:innen und medizinisches Fachpersonal bei der besseren Behandlung von Diabetes zu unterstützen. Seit der Gründung des Unternehmens hat sich Dexcom auf bessere Ergebnisse für Patient:innen, Pflegekräfte und Ärzt:innen konzentriert, indem es erstklassige Lösungen liefert und gleichzeitig die Gemeinschaft in die Lage versetzt, Diabetes in den Griff zu bekommen. Dexcom meldete für das Gesamtjahr 2022 einen Umsatz von 2,9 Milliarden US-Dollar, ein Wachstum von 18% gegenüber 2021. Das Unternehmen mit Hauptsitz in San Diego, Kalifornien, und weiteren Niederlassungen in den USA, Europa und im asiatisch-pazifischen Raum beschäftigt weltweit über 9.000 Mitarbeiter.

Meet the team:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Director of Legal EMEA to join our team. This pivotal role will be based in one of our European offices and will involve working closely with a team of dedicated attorneys across various locations. The successful candidate will coordinate daily with local business leaders in our offices across EMEA. This role requires exceptional organizational, technical, and writing skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and a keen eye for detail. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in negotiating complex commercial and international transactions, with significant exposure to the Medtech sector in Europe and managing regional legal teams. Additionally, the candidate should possess a strategic outlook and strong leadership skills to drive the legal function and support the company's growth in the EMEA region.
 

Where you come in:

• You will lead and handle the Legal department's operations, budgets, and policies within the EMEA region.
• Advise and support the EMEA leadership team on business development, commercial and research transactions, reimbursement, and market access.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to drive the expansion of the company’s commercial activities across EMEA.
• Develop and implement legal strategies that align with the company's business objectives and growth plans.
• Offer comprehensive legal advice on laws, regulations, and guidelines related to privacy, research, development, medical affairs, business development, and commercialization of products and services in international markets.
• Counsel business operations on the negotiation of business development, commercial, and research agreements, including collaboration, joint venture, complex license, research and development, and distribution agreements.
• Oversee key international transactions and provide strategic legal guidance to support commercial growth.
• Lead and supervise staff attorneys and paralegals in our international offices, ensuring effective team performance and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, promoting open communication and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support career development opportunities for team members.
• Advise on essential changes to the company’s Compliance Program due to expansion into new regions or markets or reimbursement relationships.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and assist in compliance program management, including reviews, audits, and investigations.
• Support board and committee meeting preparations for international subsidiaries, including assembling meeting materials and drafting resolutions.
• Maintain corporate books and records for international subsidiaries and coordinate reviews for business partners and others as required.
• Draft documents for entity incorporations and dissolutions.

What makes you successful:

• Licensed attorney with extensive knowledge and experience in company commercial law and contract management.
• Proficient in English with excellent communication skills.
• Minimum of 17+ years of post-qualification experience in the medtech sector, preferably in both law firm and in-house settings within Europe.
• Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to independently create legal documents and handle tracked changes and version control.
• Experience handling outside counsel relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise company business constituencies.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach.
• Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement legal strategies that support business objectives.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
• Confirmed experience in team management, including performance reviews, feedback, and professional development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and contract database systems.
• Ability to effectively present information to groups of customers or employees.
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Education & years of experience requirements

• Typically requires a law degree (licenced attorney) with 17+ years of industry experience .
• 13+ years of successful leadership experience in relevant industry.
• In-depth knowledge of the Medtech industry, including regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and market dynamics within Europe.
• Experience with legal issues related to medical devices, including product development, clinical trials, regulatory approvals, and post-market surveillance.
• Familiarity with European medical device regulations (e.g., MDR) and other relevant international standards.
• Consistent track record of supporting commercial teams in the Medtech sector, including advising on market access, reimbursement strategies, and commercial partnerships.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and provide strategic legal advice to support business growth and innovation in the Medtech field.

What you’ll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.
   

Travel Required:

• 15-25%

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