Overview
An organization is seeking experienced Contract Negotiation attorneys specializing in the healthcare industry. Candidates should have experience advising hospitals, large healthcare systems, or large physician groups. This role involves overseeing complex contracting processes with a focus on vendor and payer-side agreements.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage negotiation and execution of external client contracts, particularly with healthcare vendors, focusing on Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
- Provide strategic compliance advice to commercial operations and relevant functional areas, emphasizing market access and pricing issues related to Medicaid and Medicare.
- Review, draft, and consult on various agreements including consulting agreements, supply and distribution agreements, advisory contracts, market access-related contracts (PBM, Payer, and GPO agreements), wholesaler contracts, and discount and rebate agreements.
- Act as a legal advisor to marketing, regulatory, and medical teams to ensure advertising and promotional content complies with statutory and regulatory requirements, offering practical solutions.
- Utilize expertise in managed care to influence supply chain management, specialty pharma contracting, and federal/state pricing strategies.
- Demonstrate proficiency in navigating payer contracting or provider-side environments with payer-facing activities.
- Collaborate to negotiate agreements with wholesalers.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in healthcare contracting and vendor management, with a strong emphasis on payer-side contract negotiation and management.
- Proven background in managed care, including external client contract management, supply chain distribution, specialty pharma contracting, and federal/state pricing mechanisms.
- Firm knowledge of privacy regulations such as HIPAA, CCPA, and GDPR.
- Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction with 5 to 8 years of legal practice experience.
- Experience overseeing and advising on legal issues related to advertising, promotion, and interactions with healthcare professionals.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles ranges from $104,500 to $325,000 per year.
- For non-attorney roles, compensation ranges from $71,250 to $309,750 per year.
- Compensation decisions are based on factors including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
- Additional benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and paid time off; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.
Location
- This role covers North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC regions.
Additional Information
- Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, proof of identity, and necessary legal authorization to work.
- The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics.
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process.