In-House
Washington, DC
Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Washington, DC
Attorney
Min 5 yrs required
No
Job Title
Corporate Counsel, US Market Access Legal
Job Responsibilities
The Corporate Counsel for US Market Access Legal at the company will have a range of responsibilities aimed at providing strategic legal guidance and support in the areas of pricing, reimbursement, and market access for pharmaceutical products in the . The primary duties include:
- Serving as a legal business partner to the US Market Access organization, offering pragmatic, solutions-oriented, and proactive counseling to develop and execute commercial strategies for the commercialization of pharmaceutical products.
- Advising on market access and launch strategies related to the company's pipeline products.
- Providing counsel to market access business partners on rebate and price concession strategies, government pricing, policy development, copay and patient assistance programs, risk mitigation, and customer interactions.
- Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing market access-related agreements such as PBM agreements, GPO agreements, Specialty Pharmacy agreements, wholesaler agreements, discount and rebate agreements, distribution agreements, innovative/value-based agreements, vendor agreements, and services agreements.
- Acting as a legal representative on US-based cross-functional Specialty Pricing Review Boards and Pricing Committees.
- Engaging with commercial partners in various areas outside of market access, including sales, medical, regulatory, operations, finance, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacovigilance, external/corporate affairs, and other functions.
- Collaborating with other Legal, Ethics, and Business Integrity colleagues to provide comprehensive legal support to the organization.
- Developing and conducting training sessions for internal teams on compliance and policy development topics related to commercial programs and customer interactions.
- Ensuring client operations comply with applicable laws and company policies, including the Anti-kickback Statute, other US healthcare compliance laws and regulations, antitrust laws, and FDA requirements.
- Analyzing market access initiatives, advisory board proposals, and market access field-based activities for potential issues related to fraud and abuse, FDA, and other regulatory compliance.
- Keeping business partners informed of all relevant legal developments in their areas of responsibility by providing training and periodic updates.
Education and Experience
The position requires the following educational and professional qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a highly respected, accredited law school.
- A minimum of 5 years of prior experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department, with a preference for experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry.
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one US jurisdiction, preferably in Massachusetts, New Jersey, or Washington .
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, either in-house or through private practice.
Professional Skills
Candidates should possess the following skills:
- Substantive working knowledge of US Federal and state laws and regulations related to the pharmaceutical industry, including the Anti-Kickback Statute and competition laws.
- Strong understanding of the US healthcare system and payer landscape.
- Experience with pharmaceutical discounting, pricing, contracting, and sales matters.
- Ability to provide and effectively communicate sound legal advice with a strong understanding of business needs.
- Comfort in engaging in proactive counseling and thoughtful risk-taking.
- Ability to be decisive, particularly in ambiguous situations.
- Demonstrated excellence in understanding and evaluating complex scenarios, proposing solutions that consider relevant business objectives, and communicating issues, risks, and solutions clearly to both lawyers and non-lawyers.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively as a team player, with a solution-oriented approach, in legal, business, and functional teams.
- Experience covering various topic areas and adapting to new subject matter rapidly.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, reliable, responsive, and accountable.
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is between USD 125, and 208,. Compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may also be eligible to participate in the company's employee benefit programs, with additional benefits information available.
Why Choose Us?
The company offers an opportunity to bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team. There are endless opportunities to grow talent and drive one's career, whether through a promotion or lateral move, domestically or internationally. The company provides a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes contributions and amplifies impact. Employees are encouraged to take care of themselves and their families with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
The company is committed to being an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, fostering a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Jun 03, 2025
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