Mars Petcare Career Pathways

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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Primary Purpose

The Senior Counsel Global Laboratory Operations & International will be tasked with supporting the global laboratory and international activities of Mars Science and Diagnostics, and will be expected to quickly gain a solid understanding of Mars Science and Diagnostics businesses and operations globally. The Senior Counsel will counsel the COO, Lab operations as well as the VP of Growth and their teams with respect to a wide variety of operational and commercial matters. In doing so, the Senior Counsel will, among other things, advise on all aspects of operational compliance, labor and commercial issues related to our diagnostics laboratories operations, as well as support all international expansion efforts. The Senior Counsel will also negotiate and draft complex commercial agreements, and advise on any requirements for international operations. As part of its role, this attorney will be expected to closely collaborate with other Mars attorneys in the regions where SDx operates, leverage existing Mars best practices, and, to the extent available, seek counsel from Mars’ outside counsel network to ensure consistency across regions and segments. This is a unique role offering the opportunity to help shape the on-the-ground expansion strategy of our international diagnostics footprint.

Job Context

SDx is a division in Mars Petcare. Following the recent acquisitions of Heska and Synlab, and on the heels of the consolidation of other At-Home diagnostic businesses (Wisdom and Whistle) to join Antech, Sound and AIS, the SDx legal function is growing to provide appropriate support the SDx organization and keep up with its growth. SDx is operating in a challenging environment and has a different business model than many other Mars Petcare businesses, given its fairly complex regulatory environment. SDx is going through high-growth and strong international business expansion, fueled through both organic and inorganic growth. The Associate in this role must support the AGC as well as the VP R&D and the GM of At-Home diagnostics.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks

• SDx is a division in Mars Petcare.Following the recent acquisitions of Heska and Synlab, and on the heels of the consolidation of other At-Home diagnostic businesses (Wisdom and Whistle) to join Antech, Sound and AIS, the SDx legal function is growing to provide appropriate support the SDx organization and keep up with its growth.SDx is operating in a challenging environment and has a different business model than many other Mars Petcare businesses, given its fairly complex regulatory environment.SDx is going through high-growth and strong international business expansion, fueled through both organic and inorganic growth.The Associate in this role must support the AGC as well as the VP R&D and the GM of At-Home diagnostics.

Competencies

• Strategic Agility

• Business Acumen

• Navigate Complex Challenges

• Dealing with Ambiguity

• Decision Quality and Problem Solving

• Integrity & Trust / Ethics and Values

Underpinned with a flexible and adaptable mindset; the instinct to seek out a range of opinions and to welcome suggestions from others on complex issues prior to formulating a firm position. The demonstrated ability to engage in and influence, as appropriate, complex strategic decisions outside of the legal sphere. A global mindset if not true global experience; an appreciation of the sensitivities needed to do business in diverse cultures around the globe.

Functional Competence, Experience, Education and/or Training

• Hands-on and creative problem-solver, who understands on-the-ground complexities and is passionate about building scalable ways to account for them.

• Experience developing and successfully providing legal support for international growth plans, including assessing regulatory and legal requirements and developing a plan for successful execution.

• Extensive knowledge of global employment laws and regulations

• Excellent written communicator, able to present complex legal issues clearly and concisely, whether extemporaneously via Teams, in emails, or in memoranda and other more formal documents.

• Capable of defining an agenda and ensuring it gets done on time and efficiently, along the way demonstrating judgment, practicality, resourcefulness, proactivity, and attention to detail.

• Experience managing complex projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams

• Proven track record working as part of an international and cross-functional team to launch new operations, products and business lines in established and emerging markets internationally.

• U.S. Juris Doctor from an accredited institution, or U.S. LLM from respected institution after a professional degree in law.

• At least 7 years of experience as a practicing attorney with a focus on compliance, commercial and employment law matters. Candidates should have prior in-house experience, preferably with a respected healthcare company or within a highly regulated industry. International experience a plus.

• Ability to speak multilple languages is a plus (German specifically).

• Positive collaborative attitude, comfort with change and a fast pace, high level of integrity, and intellectual curiosity.

The Target Pay Range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

We are a rapidly growing, stable company with excellent advancement opportunity. We offer a great benefits package and associate pet health benefits too! If you are passionate about animal healthcare, are motivated by making a difference we want to hear from you!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at Antech Careers (https://www.antechdiagnostics.com/about/careers/)