Senior Vice President, General Counsel

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.

At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day - helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer - helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.

Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makestreatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Senior Vice President, General Counsel, is responsible for overseeing all legal, healthcare fraud and abuse compliance, data privacy compliance, and corporate governance activities, while providing strategic guidance to the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive leadership team. The SVP, General Counsel plays a critical role in ensuring that the company's operations, strategies, and initiatives align with regulatory requirements and best practices, and that the business is well-positioned to deliver sustainable growth and value for shareholders.

REPORTING TO/DEPARTMENT:

Reports to the President & CEO in the Executive department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Corporate Governance
  • Act as Corporate Secretary and prepare for Board and committee meetings, stockholder meetings, draft minutes, and maintain corporate records.
  • Ensure compliance with NASDAQ listing requirements and SEC rules and regulations, including periodic reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy statements, and Section 16 filings.
  • Oversee subsidiary management and corporate transactions, including M&A and joint ventures.
  • Oversee enterprise risk management.
• Compliance
  • Oversee the creation, implementation, and enhancement of corporate compliance programs, including anti-bribery/anti-corruption, healthcare fraud and abuse compliance, data privacy, and export.
  • Respond to regulatory inquiries, investigations, and audits, coordinating with government agencies as needed.
  • Conduct regular training to promote a culture of ethics and compliance.
• Transactional & Commercial Support
  • Lead a team of attorneys negotiating complex commercial contracts, licensing agreements, supply/distribution deals, and strategic partnerships.
  • Oversee mergers and acquisitions, financings, and other major corporate transactions.
  • Supervise intellectual property strategy, including prosecution, enforcement, licensing, and defense of patents, trademarks, and other proprietary assets.
• Litigation Management
  • Direct and manage all litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution activities.
  • Engage and supervise outside counsel, manage litigation budgets, and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Oversee other material disputes affecting the company.
• Team Leadership and Development:
  • Build, mentor, and lead an experienced, high-performing in-house legal team, including attorneys, paralegals, and privacy professionals.
  • Establish and monitor departmental performance metrics and budgets.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred or Desired:

• Litigation experience desirable.
• Employment law experience desirable

Required:

• BA/BS and JD.
• Must be admitted into the state bar (WI preferred).
• Minimum 12 years of experience as an attorney - with both law firm and in-house counsel experience.
• Broad and deep expertise in securities law, corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, and healthcare fraud and abuse compliance (NASDAQ experience preferred).
• Relevant experience in the medical device industry or another highly regulated life sciences sector.
• Experience overseeing management of a global intellectual property portfolio.
• International experience and proficiency with global data privacy regimes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of people including customers and other departments in the Company are required.
• Strong judgment, integrity, discretion, and commitment to ethical conduct.
• Strong negotiation skills.

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top - and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin - including individuals with disabilities and veterans.