Legal Senior Counsel, Market Access
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
June 27, 2026
Remote friendly (Michigan, United States)
United States
Market Access
Job Summary
Provide expert legal advice and counseling to business partners on strategic and tactical projects in a highly regulated environment. Report to the Assistant General Counsel; support Market Access, Government Affairs & Public Policy, and pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise business partners on commercial initiatives while addressing legal risks and protecting company integrity/reputation.
- Provide legal counsel on: Medicaid/Medicare/340B/Veterans Health Care Act obligations; market access and reimbursement; government pricing and price reporting compliance; CMS/Medicaid final rules, correspondence, letters, and public comments; federal and state legislation affecting market access/pricing/reimbursement and drug price reporting/transparency; services and contracting for specialty distributors/pharmacies; data and special projects; brand strategic planning and business operation plans.
- Stay current on evolving healthcare laws/regulations and enforcement.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies (including Anti-kickback Statute).
- Collaborate with colleagues (commercial, pipeline, privacy); review select Communication Review Committee materials.
- Contribute to Legal & Compliance Department initiatives and share knowledge via presentations/discussions.
Qualifications & Preferred Experience
- JD from ABA-accredited law school; member of a state bar.
- 8+ years post-JD life sciences legal experience (law firm and/or in-house).
- Government price reporting experience.
- Experience with Medicaid/340B/Veterans, anti-kickback statutes, state drug pricing transparency laws, OIG guidance/advisory opinions, False Claims Act, PhRMA Code.
- Strong communication; advanced contracting/redlining; analytical/problem-solving/organizational skills; manage outside counsel and budget. Specialty medicines experience highly desired.
Pay/Work Setup
- Pay range: $214,400–$321,600. Eligible for annual bonus and annual equity awards.
- Remote-eligible (Remote/Hybrid/On-Site options).
Provide expert legal advice and counseling to business partners on strategic and tactical projects in a highly regulated environment. Report to the Assistant General Counsel; support Market Access, Government Affairs & Public Policy, and pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise business partners on commercial initiatives while addressing legal risks and protecting company integrity/reputation.
- Provide legal counsel on: Medicaid/Medicare/340B/Veterans Health Care Act obligations; market access and reimbursement; government pricing and price reporting compliance; CMS/Medicaid final rules, correspondence, letters, and public comments; federal and state legislation affecting market access/pricing/reimbursement and drug price reporting/transparency; services and contracting for specialty distributors/pharmacies; data and special projects; brand strategic planning and business operation plans.
- Stay current on evolving healthcare laws/regulations and enforcement.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies (including Anti-kickback Statute).
- Collaborate with colleagues (commercial, pipeline, privacy); review select Communication Review Committee materials.
- Contribute to Legal & Compliance Department initiatives and share knowledge via presentations/discussions.
Qualifications & Preferred Experience
- JD from ABA-accredited law school; member of a state bar.
- 8+ years post-JD life sciences legal experience (law firm and/or in-house).
- Government price reporting experience.
- Experience with Medicaid/340B/Veterans, anti-kickback statutes, state drug pricing transparency laws, OIG guidance/advisory opinions, False Claims Act, PhRMA Code.
- Strong communication; advanced contracting/redlining; analytical/problem-solving/organizational skills; manage outside counsel and budget. Specialty medicines experience highly desired.
Pay/Work Setup
- Pay range: $214,400–$321,600. Eligible for annual bonus and annual equity awards.
- Remote-eligible (Remote/Hybrid/On-Site options).