Market Access Lawyer - Pharmaceutical Industry

We are currently seeking experienced Market Access Lawyers to work with leading pharmaceutical companies.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, business‑oriented legal and compliance advice on market access, pricing, and reimbursement strategies for pharmaceutical and biologic products.
• Advise on government pricing and reporting (e.g., Medicaid Best Price, AMP, ASP, 340B, VA/FSS) and the impact of commercial contracting strategies on those obligations.
• Support coverage, coding, and reimbursement initiatives with market access, HEOR, trade/channel, and pricing teams.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of market access–related agreements, including:
  • PBM, payer, and GPO agreements
  • Wholesaler, specialty pharmacy, and distribution agreements
  • Discount, rebate, and value‑based/outcomes‑based contracts
  • Consulting, advisory board, master services, and data‑sharing agreements related to market access activities
• Counsel on the design and implementation of patient support programs, co‑pay assistance, and related arrangements, with attention to anti‑kickback and False Claims Act risk.
• Partner with commercial, medical, regulatory, and compliance teams to ensure that access‑related strategies, communications, and materials comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry codes.
• Stay current on U.S. federal and state laws, regulations, and enforcement trends impacting market access, pricing, reimbursement, and interactions with payers, PBMs, and health care professionals.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm and/or in‑house with a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical company, with a significant focus on market access, pricing, reimbursement, and/or government price reporting.
• Experience drafting and negotiating PBM, payer, GPO, wholesaler, rebate, and other market access–related agreements.
• Prior experience counseling on legal issues relating to advertising and promotion, scientific exchange, patient support programs, and interactions with health care professionals and payers.
• Strong knowledge of, and experience advising on, statutes, regulations, and guidance applicable to commercial and market access activities, including:
  • FDCA and FDA regulations and guidance
  • Federal and state anti‑kickback statutes and beneficiary inducement rules
  • OIG guidance documents and advisory opinions
  • False Claims Act
  • PhRMA Code and relevant industry standards
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, risk‑based contracting and access strategies.
• Efficient multitasker with strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work independently and cross‑functionally with market access, commercial, medical, regulatory, compliance, and finance teams.
• Positive, solutions‑oriented mentality and willingness to tackle new and evolving business needs in a fast‑paced environment.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in your state of primary residence.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of highly competitive compensation starting at $130,000 and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. 

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