Legal Senior Counsel, Market Access
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
3 days ago
Remote friendly (Georgia, United States)
United States
Market Access
Job Summary
Provide expert legal advice and counseling to the business on strategic and tactical projects in a highly regulated environment. Reports to Assistant General Counsel and supports business partners across Market Access (Payer Strategy, Trade & Distribution, Government Pricing), Government Affairs & Public Policy, and pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on commercial initiatives, managing legal risk and protecting integrity/reputation.
- Provide legal counsel on Medicaid/Medicare/340B/Veterans Health Care Act obligations; market access & reimbursement; government pricing and price reporting compliance; CMS final rules/correspondence (letters, public comments).
- Advise on federal/state legislation affecting market access/pricing/reimbursement and state drug price reporting/transparency compliance.
- Counsel on services/contracting with specialty distributors and specialty pharmacies; data and special projects; brand strategic planning and business operation plans.
- Stay current on healthcare laws/regulations and enforcement; ensure compliance with Anti-kickback Statute and other US healthcare compliance laws.
- Collaborate with commercial, pipeline, and privacy legal colleagues; review select materials in Communication Review Committee.
- Support Legal & Compliance initiatives and committees; share knowledge via presentations/discussions.
Qualifications & Skills
- JD (ABA-accredited) and state bar membership.
- 8+ years post-JD advising in life sciences (law firm or in-house).
- Government price reporting experience.
- Experience with Medicaid, 340B, Veterans Administration, anti-kickback statutes, state drug pricing transparency laws, OIG guidance/advisory opinions, False Claims Act, PhRMA Code; contracting/redlining.
- Strong communication (verbal/written), business-focused legal judgment; analytical/problem-solving/organizational skills; manage outside counsel/budget.
- Specialty medicines experience highly desired.
Pay/Location
- Pay range: $214,400–$321,600.
- Remote-eligible with flexible options (Remote/Hybrid/On-Site).
Benefits (as stated)
- Annual bonus; annual equity awards; medical/dental/vision; paid time off (incl. week-long summer/winter shutdown); educational assistance/student loan repayment; commuting subsidy; 401(k); matching charitable donations.
Provide expert legal advice and counseling to the business on strategic and tactical projects in a highly regulated environment. Reports to Assistant General Counsel and supports business partners across Market Access (Payer Strategy, Trade & Distribution, Government Pricing), Government Affairs & Public Policy, and pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on commercial initiatives, managing legal risk and protecting integrity/reputation.
- Provide legal counsel on Medicaid/Medicare/340B/Veterans Health Care Act obligations; market access & reimbursement; government pricing and price reporting compliance; CMS final rules/correspondence (letters, public comments).
- Advise on federal/state legislation affecting market access/pricing/reimbursement and state drug price reporting/transparency compliance.
- Counsel on services/contracting with specialty distributors and specialty pharmacies; data and special projects; brand strategic planning and business operation plans.
- Stay current on healthcare laws/regulations and enforcement; ensure compliance with Anti-kickback Statute and other US healthcare compliance laws.
- Collaborate with commercial, pipeline, and privacy legal colleagues; review select materials in Communication Review Committee.
- Support Legal & Compliance initiatives and committees; share knowledge via presentations/discussions.
Qualifications & Skills
- JD (ABA-accredited) and state bar membership.
- 8+ years post-JD advising in life sciences (law firm or in-house).
- Government price reporting experience.
- Experience with Medicaid, 340B, Veterans Administration, anti-kickback statutes, state drug pricing transparency laws, OIG guidance/advisory opinions, False Claims Act, PhRMA Code; contracting/redlining.
- Strong communication (verbal/written), business-focused legal judgment; analytical/problem-solving/organizational skills; manage outside counsel/budget.
- Specialty medicines experience highly desired.
Pay/Location
- Pay range: $214,400–$321,600.
- Remote-eligible with flexible options (Remote/Hybrid/On-Site).
Benefits (as stated)
- Annual bonus; annual equity awards; medical/dental/vision; paid time off (incl. week-long summer/winter shutdown); educational assistance/student loan repayment; commuting subsidy; 401(k); matching charitable donations.