Senior Commercial Counsel (Market Access)

Overview

An established biopharmaceutical organization is seeking an experienced Market Access Attorney to provide expert legal advice and strategic guidance on market access initiatives. This role focuses on pricing, reimbursement, and distribution strategies while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The position supports business objectives in a competitive and evolving healthcare landscape.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal matters related to market access, including government pricing, reimbursement, formulary placement, and patient support programs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with payers, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), specialty pharmacies, and other stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on federal and state laws impacting market access, such as anti-kickback statutes, Medicaid, 340B, state drug pricing transparency laws, OIG guidance, and the False Claims Act.
• Monitor and communicate updates on legislation, regulatory changes, and enforcement trends related to market access.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to develop compliant strategies for product launches and lifecycle management.
• Support internal training and policy development to ensure adherence to legal and compliance standards.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience representing biopharmaceutical companies, either as external or in-house counsel.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare laws, market access regulations, industry codes, and enforcement trends.
• Ability to manage competing demands and respond quickly to urgent situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make risk-based judgments and provide clear, practical guidance on complex legal matters.
• Confidence to advise clients at all organizational levels with limited oversight.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Additional Information

• Supervisory responsibilities: None.
• Travel: Approximately 5-10%.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $206,100 to $266,100 annually (base salary only).
• Eligibility for annual bonus or incentive compensation plans depending on role.
• Opportunity to participate in discretionary equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness programs.
• Compensation packages are determined based on skills, experience, certifications, education, and work location.

Location

This position is based in the United States and may be remote or located at one of the offices in San Carlos, CA; Cambridge, MA; or Hopewell, NJ.