Legal Senior Counsel, Market Access
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
11 days ago
Remote
United States
Market Access
Job Summary
Provide expert legal advice and counseling to business partners in a highly regulated environment. Support departments including Market Access (payer strategy, trade & distribution, government pricing), Government Affairs & Public Policy, and pipeline. Counsel prescription drug companies on market access, government pricing, contracting, federal/state pricing-and-access laws, antitrust, state pricing transparency, and patient assistance.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise business partners on commercial initiatives to advance strategy while managing legal risk and protecting company integrity/reputation.
- Provide legal counsel on Medicaid, Medicare, 340B, Veterans Health Care Act; market access/reimbursement; government pricing and price reporting compliance; CMS final rules/correspondence and public comments; federal/state legislation affecting market access/pricing/reimbursement and drug price transparency; services/contracting for specialty distributors and pharmacies; data/special projects; brand strategic planning and business operation plans.
- Monitor evolving healthcare legislation/regulations and enforcement landscape.
- Ensure compliance with Anti-kickback Statute and other US healthcare compliance laws.
- Collaborate with legal colleagues (commercial, pipeline, privacy); review select materials for Communication Review Committee.
- Participate in Legal & Compliance initiatives; share knowledge via presentations/discussions.
Qualifications (Required)
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school; member of a state bar.
- 8+ years post-JD life sciences legal experience (law firm or in-house).
- Government price reporting experience.
Preferred / Experience
- Experience advising on market access statutes/regulations/guidance (Medicaid, 340B, VA, anti-kickback; state drug pricing transparency; OIG guidance/advisory opinions; False Claims Act; PhRMA Code).
- Specialty medicines experience highly desired.
Skills
- Strong verbal/written communication to lawyers and non-lawyers; sound business-oriented legal judgment.
- Advanced contracting/redlining; strong analytical/problem-solving/organizational skills.
- Ability to manage outside counsel and adhere to budget.
- Self-starter; collaborative and ethical; thrives in fast-paced environments.
Compensation / Benefits (as stated)
- Pay range: $214,400–$321,600. Eligible for annual bonus and annual equity awards (and possible overtime per law).
Application / Contact
- For hiring-process accommodation requests: ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.
Provide expert legal advice and counseling to business partners in a highly regulated environment. Support departments including Market Access (payer strategy, trade & distribution, government pricing), Government Affairs & Public Policy, and pipeline. Counsel prescription drug companies on market access, government pricing, contracting, federal/state pricing-and-access laws, antitrust, state pricing transparency, and patient assistance.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise business partners on commercial initiatives to advance strategy while managing legal risk and protecting company integrity/reputation.
- Provide legal counsel on Medicaid, Medicare, 340B, Veterans Health Care Act; market access/reimbursement; government pricing and price reporting compliance; CMS final rules/correspondence and public comments; federal/state legislation affecting market access/pricing/reimbursement and drug price transparency; services/contracting for specialty distributors and pharmacies; data/special projects; brand strategic planning and business operation plans.
- Monitor evolving healthcare legislation/regulations and enforcement landscape.
- Ensure compliance with Anti-kickback Statute and other US healthcare compliance laws.
- Collaborate with legal colleagues (commercial, pipeline, privacy); review select materials for Communication Review Committee.
- Participate in Legal & Compliance initiatives; share knowledge via presentations/discussions.
Qualifications (Required)
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school; member of a state bar.
- 8+ years post-JD life sciences legal experience (law firm or in-house).
- Government price reporting experience.
Preferred / Experience
- Experience advising on market access statutes/regulations/guidance (Medicaid, 340B, VA, anti-kickback; state drug pricing transparency; OIG guidance/advisory opinions; False Claims Act; PhRMA Code).
- Specialty medicines experience highly desired.
Skills
- Strong verbal/written communication to lawyers and non-lawyers; sound business-oriented legal judgment.
- Advanced contracting/redlining; strong analytical/problem-solving/organizational skills.
- Ability to manage outside counsel and adhere to budget.
- Self-starter; collaborative and ethical; thrives in fast-paced environments.
Compensation / Benefits (as stated)
- Pay range: $214,400–$321,600. Eligible for annual bonus and annual equity awards (and possible overtime per law).
Application / Contact
- For hiring-process accommodation requests: ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.