Overview
This role involves providing expert legal advice and counseling on a wide range of strategic and tactical projects within a highly regulated environment. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, the position supports business partners across various departments including Market Access (Payer Strategy, Trade & Distribution, Government Pricing), Government Affairs & Public Policy, and pipeline development. The ideal candidate will have experience advising prescription drug companies on legal issues related to market access, government pricing, contracting, federal and state laws impacting pricing and access, antitrust, state pricing transparency, and patient assistance.
Responsibilities
Provide Advice and Counsel to Business Partners
- Advise on commercial initiatives to advance organizational strategy while managing legal risks and protecting reputation
- Provide legal counsel on:
- Statutory and regulatory obligations under Medicaid, Medicare, 340B program, Veterans Health Care Act
- Market access and reimbursement issues
- Government pricing, including price reporting compliance policies and reasonable assumptions
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid final rules, correspondence, and public comments on proposed rules and guidance
- Federal and state legislation affecting pharmaceutical market access, pricing, reimbursement, and drug price transparency laws
- Services and contracting related to specialty distributors and specialty pharmacies
- Data and special projects
- Brand strategic planning and business operation plans
- Stay current on evolving healthcare legislation, regulations, and enforcement
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies, including the Anti-kickback Statute and other US healthcare compliance laws
- Collaborate with legal colleagues supporting commercial, pipeline, and privacy to deliver comprehensive legal advice
- Review select materials for the Communication Review Committee
Contribute to Legal & Compliance Department
- Participate in department projects and initiatives, including committees such as Culture and Pro Bono & Community Engagement
- Share knowledge through presentations and discussions with peers and managers
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
- Membership in a state bar
- Minimum of 8 years post-JD experience advising on legal matters in the life sciences sector, either in law firms or in-house within the biopharmaceutical industry
- Experience with government price reporting
- Expertise advising on statutes, regulations, and guidance applicable to market access activities, including Medicaid, 340B program, Veterans Administration, federal and state anti-kickback statutes, state drug pricing transparency laws, OIG guidance and advisory opinions, the False Claims Act, and the PhRMA Code
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to provide sound legal advice to lawyers and non-lawyers
- Advanced contracting and redlining skills with strong attention to detail
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities and meet quality and timeliness standards
- Ability to manage outside counsel effectively and adhere to budget constraints
- Experience providing legal advice on specialty medicines is highly desired
Personal Attributes
- Self-starter and lifelong learner with a strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills
- Enjoys collaborative, cross-functional teamwork as well as independent work
- Proactively solves problems and makes decisions with integrity and ethics
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Eager to take on new challenges
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $214,400 - $321,600
- Eligible for annual bonus and equity awards
- Some roles may be eligible for overtime pay as per federal and state laws
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off (including company shutdowns in summer and winter), educational assistance programs (including student loan repayment), commuting subsidies, matching charitable donations, 401(k), and more
Location & Work Flexibility
- Remote-eligible role with options to designate work status as:
- Remote: work remotely five days per week with occasional office visits
- Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week
- On-site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility
- Flex status subject to organizational policies and may change
Equal Opportunity & Accommodation
The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process and employment.