Legal Senior Counsel, Market Access
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
23 days ago
Remote friendly (Texas, 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 (including Payer Strategy, Trade & Distribution, and Government Pricing).
Key Responsibilities
- Advise business partners on commercial initiatives, advancing strategy while managing legal risk and protecting company integrity.
- Provide legal counsel on: Medicaid/Medicare/340B/Veterans Health Care Act obligations; market access and reimbursement; government pricing and price-reporting compliance; CMS final rules and correspondence; proposed/enacted federal and state legislation impacting market access, pricing, reimbursement, and state drug price transparency; services/contracting for specialty distributors and specialty pharmacies; data/special projects; brand strategic planning and business operating plans.
- Stay current on healthcare laws/regulations and enforcement landscape.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws/policies, including Anti-kickback Statute and other US healthcare compliance laws.
- Collaborate with legal colleagues (commercial, pipeline, privacy); review select Communication Review Committee materials.
- Contribute to Legal & Compliance initiatives and share knowledge via presentations/discussions.
Qualifications / Preferred Experience
- JD (ABA-accredited) and member of a state bar.
- 8+ years post-JD life sciences legal experience (law firm or in-house).
- Government price reporting experience.
- Experience advising on market access statutes/regulations/guidance: Medicaid, 340B, Veterans Administration, anti-kickback statutes, state pricing transparency laws, OIG guidance/advisory opinions, False Claims Act, PhRMA Code.
- Strong communication (verbal/written), advanced contracting/redlining, analytical/problem-solving/organizational skills, ability to manage outside counsel and budget.
- Specialty medicines legal experience highly desired.
Compensation / Benefits (as stated)
$214,400–$321,600 base; eligible for annual bonus and annual equity awards. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, paid time off (including company shutdown), educational assistance/student loan repayment, commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, and 401(k).
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 (including Payer Strategy, Trade & Distribution, and Government Pricing).
Key Responsibilities
- Advise business partners on commercial initiatives, advancing strategy while managing legal risk and protecting company integrity.
- Provide legal counsel on: Medicaid/Medicare/340B/Veterans Health Care Act obligations; market access and reimbursement; government pricing and price-reporting compliance; CMS final rules and correspondence; proposed/enacted federal and state legislation impacting market access, pricing, reimbursement, and state drug price transparency; services/contracting for specialty distributors and specialty pharmacies; data/special projects; brand strategic planning and business operating plans.
- Stay current on healthcare laws/regulations and enforcement landscape.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws/policies, including Anti-kickback Statute and other US healthcare compliance laws.
- Collaborate with legal colleagues (commercial, pipeline, privacy); review select Communication Review Committee materials.
- Contribute to Legal & Compliance initiatives and share knowledge via presentations/discussions.
Qualifications / Preferred Experience
- JD (ABA-accredited) and member of a state bar.
- 8+ years post-JD life sciences legal experience (law firm or in-house).
- Government price reporting experience.
- Experience advising on market access statutes/regulations/guidance: Medicaid, 340B, Veterans Administration, anti-kickback statutes, state pricing transparency laws, OIG guidance/advisory opinions, False Claims Act, PhRMA Code.
- Strong communication (verbal/written), advanced contracting/redlining, analytical/problem-solving/organizational skills, ability to manage outside counsel and budget.
- Specialty medicines legal experience highly desired.
Compensation / Benefits (as stated)
$214,400–$321,600 base; eligible for annual bonus and annual equity awards. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, paid time off (including company shutdown), educational assistance/student loan repayment, commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, and 401(k).