Legal Senior Counsel, Market Access
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
June 27, 2026
Remote
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. Report to the Assistant General Counsel and support commercial functions including Market Access (payer strategy, trade & distribution, government pricing), Government Affairs & Public Policy, and pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise business partners on commercial initiatives to advance company strategy while managing legal risk and protecting integrity/reputation.
- Provide legal counsel on Medicaid, Medicare, 340B program, Veterans Health Care Act; market access and reimbursement; government pricing (price reporting compliance, reasonable assumptions); CMS/Medicaid final rules and related correspondence (letters, public comments); federal and state legislation impacting pricing/access and state drug price reporting/transparency.
- Advise on specialty distributor and specialty pharmacy services/contracting; data and special projects; brand strategic planning and business operation plans.
- Stay current on healthcare laws/regulations and enforcement; ensure compliance, including Anti-kickback Statute and other healthcare compliance laws.
- Collaborate with colleagues across commercial, pipeline, and privacy; review select materials in the Communication Review Committee.
Contribute to Legal & Compliance
- Participate in legal/compliance initiatives and committees; share knowledge via group presentations and discussions.
Qualifications / Skills
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school; member of a state bar.
- 8+ years post-JD in life sciences legal matters (law firm or in-house).
- Government price reporting experience.
- Experience with market access statutes/regulations/guidance (Medicaid, 340B, Veterans Administration; federal/state anti-kickback; transparency laws; OIG guidance/advisory opinions; False Claims Act; PhRMA Code).
- Strong written/verbal communication; advanced contracting/redlining; analytical/problem-solving/organizational skills; manage outside counsel and budgets. Specialty medicines experience desired.
Pay Range
- $214,400–$321,600.
Remote-Eligible (Flex)
- Remote (5 days remote; occasional office) or Hybrid (up to 2 remote days) or On-Site (5 days onsite with ad hoc flexibility).
Provide expert legal advice and counseling to the business on strategic and tactical projects in a highly regulated environment. Report to the Assistant General Counsel and support commercial functions including Market Access (payer strategy, trade & distribution, government pricing), Government Affairs & Public Policy, and pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise business partners on commercial initiatives to advance company strategy while managing legal risk and protecting integrity/reputation.
- Provide legal counsel on Medicaid, Medicare, 340B program, Veterans Health Care Act; market access and reimbursement; government pricing (price reporting compliance, reasonable assumptions); CMS/Medicaid final rules and related correspondence (letters, public comments); federal and state legislation impacting pricing/access and state drug price reporting/transparency.
- Advise on specialty distributor and specialty pharmacy services/contracting; data and special projects; brand strategic planning and business operation plans.
- Stay current on healthcare laws/regulations and enforcement; ensure compliance, including Anti-kickback Statute and other healthcare compliance laws.
- Collaborate with colleagues across commercial, pipeline, and privacy; review select materials in the Communication Review Committee.
Contribute to Legal & Compliance
- Participate in legal/compliance initiatives and committees; share knowledge via group presentations and discussions.
Qualifications / Skills
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school; member of a state bar.
- 8+ years post-JD in life sciences legal matters (law firm or in-house).
- Government price reporting experience.
- Experience with market access statutes/regulations/guidance (Medicaid, 340B, Veterans Administration; federal/state anti-kickback; transparency laws; OIG guidance/advisory opinions; False Claims Act; PhRMA Code).
- Strong written/verbal communication; advanced contracting/redlining; analytical/problem-solving/organizational skills; manage outside counsel and budgets. Specialty medicines experience desired.
Pay Range
- $214,400–$321,600.
Remote-Eligible (Flex)
- Remote (5 days remote; occasional office) or Hybrid (up to 2 remote days) or On-Site (5 days onsite with ad hoc flexibility).