Working Title: Legal and Compliance Manager

　　Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior

　　Agency: Administration Dept

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/02/2024

　　Closing Date : Open until filled. First review of resumes to begin after 01/22/2024.

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Administration Dept / Administration-Managerial

　　Division/Unit : MMCAP Program

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : No

　　Salary Range: $41.51 - $59.72 / hourly; $86,673 - $124,695 / annually

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

　　FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

　　Telework Eligible : Yes

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged, and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　MMCAP Infuse is a government cooperative purchasing organization for government facilities in all 50 states. MMCAP Infuse is operated by the State of Minnesota‘s Department of Administration - Office of State Procurement ( https://infuse-mn.gov ).

　　We are seeking a Legal and Compliance Manager to develop and coordinate a program to provide legal and technical assistance to MMCAP leadership, direct legal review across MMCAP’s departments, and ensure contract compliance. This includes:

　　Establish, implement, and lead the Legal and Compliance (LAC) Unit so that MMCAP’s national multi-state program contracts are reviewed in a timely manner and are in compliance with all state and federal legal contracting requirements; and that MMCAP secures compliance from the pharmaceutical and healthcare products and services community in the delivery of MMCAP’s membership programs.

　　Organize and manage the LAC work unit and staff to effectively and efficiently implement program goals, objectives, and performance measures, along with developing and implementing needed policies and procedures in support of MMCAP’s business needs.

　　Direct legal and compliance reviews of MMCAP’s seven (7) national multi-state programs to ensure respective business objectives are achieved in a legal and timely manner.

　　Provide legal and technical assistance to MMCAP leadership on significant issues affecting its business so that it may take appropriate action, if needed.

　　To promote a culture of flexibility, we offer staff a hybrid work environment that varies by team, position, and business needs. With a telework arrangement, onsite attendance may be required for team meetings or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　J.D. degree from an accredited law school and minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in contract negotiations, addressing legal issues, or reviewing documents/contracts for compliance.

　　High-level acumen regarding federal and state laws relating to procurement, antitrust, and group purchasing organizations.

　　Ability to manage and lead professional staff.

　　Strong interpersonal and human relations skills necessary to build consensus and reconcile opposing views, lead effective negotiations, and work with a variety of stakeholders.

　　Ability to identify and address problems and opportunities and give efficient and effective legal/business advice.

　　Strong analytical skills to create input and direction for a strategic policy.

　　Ability to interpret and apply related policies, procedures, rules, laws, and regulations to establish compliance.

　　Strong dispute resolution skills.

　　Strong communication (oral and written), human relations, and diplomacy skills to work with stakeholders, members, wholesalers, and other distribution professionals.

　　Strong problem-solving skills and resourcefulness in achieving program efficiency and contract compliance.

　　Strong computing skills in a PC environment (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, etc.).

　　Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a high-volume and highly-regulated environment.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Knowledge, experience, and understanding of group purchasing organizations (GPO); medical supplies organizations; GPO business model objectives; as well as statutory, policy, and overall legal requirements for all steps of a multi-state contracting process.

　　Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with MMCAP teams and a variety of federal, state, and local stakeholders.

　　Knowledge and skill in drafting and ability in negotiating contracts.

　　Ability to create and draft policies and procedures to promote and advance business.

　　Additional Requirements

　　Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check and education/license verification through American DataBank and employment reference checks prior to employment.

　　AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

　　Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.