Patient Access Counsel

Join Our Team as a Lawyer at Axiom

We are currently seeking Patient Access Counsel to support pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.

This role will focus on providing legal guidance on patient support programs, including copay assistance programs, HUB services, reimbursement support, and patient access services associated with high-cost and specialty therapies. The ideal candidate will have direct experience advising pharmaceutical manufacturers on patient access programs and strong expertise in Fraud & Abuse risk management, particularly as applied to patient support program structures.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel on the design, implementation, and oversight of patient support programs, including copay assistance programs, HUB services, and reimbursement support initiatives.
• Advise on Fraud & Abuse risk management, including application of the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and related healthcare laws. 
• Review program structures, vendor relationships, and patient-facing services (such as injection support and access services) to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Support patient access initiatives involving specialty therapies, biologics, and high-cost treatments.
• Partner cross-functionally with Market Access, Commercial, Compliance, and Patient Services teams

Qualifications:

• Direct experience advising pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturers on patient access or patient support programs.
• Experience with copay assistance programs, HUB services, or reimbursement support programs.
• Strong background in Fraud & Abuse laws as applied to patient access initiatives.
• Experience working within pharmaceutical manufacturer infrastructures or similar patient support environments. 
• Active license and good standing in a U.S. state.

Compensation:

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.  Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom:

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom. 

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 class alterative legal services.  

Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an 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, gender identity, gender identity status, 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.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full data privacy notice is available here.   

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  

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