Headway Senior Counsel, Product at Headway partners with R&D teams to support innovation in healthcare technology products. Focuses on AI, data usage, and health laws impacting product development.
Responsibilities
Serve as embedded regulatory thought partner to Engineering, Product and partner Operations groups and pods, providing real-time guidance on use of technology in healthcare delivery, AI, and clinical modalities in health technology.
Translate complex AI, data use, and healthcare laws and regulations, and related subregulatory guidance, into practical guidance and tools that Engineering, Product and Operations teams can easily understand and implement. These include but are not limited to: TCPA, COPPA, CAN-SPAM, NIST AI RMF and the Generative AI Profile, FDA Software as a Medical Device, FTC Advertising and Marketing and Health Claims marketing guidance.
Anticipate regulatory challenges and proactively develop solutions that enable business objectives while mitigating risk
Build strong relationships across teams to position guidance as a business enabler rather than an obstacle
You would be a great fit if you have:
5-7+ years of post-bar admittance legal experience with significant healthcare regulatory expertise, particularly in health technology and product counseling
Deep understanding of multi-state healthcare regulations in evolving regulatory environments
Experience serving as a trusted advisor to Engineering, Product, and/or Operations teams in a healthcare technology environment
Proven ability to translate complex healthcare regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders
Track record of balancing business risk appetite with business objectives in fast-paced organizations
Strong communication skills and political savvy to navigate competing priorities and build effective partnerships
JD from accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing (ability to register as NY in-house counsel required)
Qualification
Required
5-7+ years of post-bar admittance legal experience with significant healthcare regulatory expertise
Experience in health technology and product counseling