Job Description
Job Summary
Theperson in this role willprovide expert advice and counseling to the business on a broad array of strategic and tactical projects within a highly regulated environment. This positionwill report totheAssistant General Counseland will be responsible for providinglegal support to business partners in various departments across the organization,such asMarket Accesswhich includesPayer Strategy,Trade&DistributionandGovernment Pricing,Government Affairs & Public Policy,and pipeline.The ideal candidate will have prior experiencecounselingprescription drug companies on legal issues relating tomarket access, government pricing,contracting,federal and state laws impacting pricing and access,antitrust,state pricing transparencyandpatientassistance.
KeyResponsibilities
ProvideAdvice and Counsel to Business Partners
Advise businesspartners on various Commercialinitiatives in a way that advances the company's strategy while addressing legal risks and protecting the company's integrity and reputation
Providelegal advice and counsel on:
Statutory and regulatory obligations under Medicaid, Medicare, 340B program, Veterans Health Care Act
Market access and reimbursementissues
Government pricing, including price reporting compliance policies and reasonable assumptions documents
Centers for Medicare and Medicaidfinal rules andcorrespondence including letters and public comments on proposed rules and guidance
Proposed and enactedUnited States federal and state legislationimpactingpharmaceutical companies relating tomarket access,pricing,reimbursementas well asstatedrugpricereporting andtransparencylaws andcompliance
Servicesand contractingrelating to specialty distributorsand specialty pharmacies
Data and special projects
Brand strategic planning and business operation plans
Stayingabreast of evolving healthcare legislation and regulationsand the enforcement landscape
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies, including Anti-kickback Statute and other US healthcare compliance laws and regulations
Collaboratewith legal colleagues supporting commercial,pipelineand privacy toensure delivery ofcomprehensive legal advice
Reviewselectmaterials in Communication Review Committee
Contributeto the Legal & Compliance Department
Participatein variousLegal & Compliance Department projects and initiatives, including committeessuch asCulture andPro Bono & Community Engagement
Shareinformation and knowledge through group presentations and individual discussions with peers and managers
Qualifications, Professional Skills, and Preferred Experience
JDfrom an ABA accredited law school
Member of a state bar
Minimumof8years post-JD experienceadvisingon legal matters in a life sciences space,whetherin a law firmorin-house in the biopharmaceutical industry, or both
Government price reporting experience
Experience advising on statutes, regulations, and guidance documents applicable tomarket accessactivities, includingMedicaid,340B program, Veterans Administration,federal and state anti-kickback statutes,state drug pricing transparency laws,OIG guidance documents and advisory opinions,the False Claims Act,and the PhRMA Code
Outstanding ability to effectively communicate(verbally and in writing),sound legal advice to lawyers and non-lawyers alike, coupled with a strongunderstanding of business needs
Advanced contracting and redlining skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent analytical,problem-solvingand organizationalskillsto handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and still meet high quality and timeliness standards
Ability toeffectively and efficiently manage outside counseland adhere to a budget
Experienceprovidinglegal advice onspecialty medicines is highlydesired
Personal Attributes
Self-starterand life-long learnerwith a strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skillswho
Enjoys working collaboratively and cross-functionallyon teams, as well as independently
Proactively solves problems and makes decisionswith integrity and ethics
Thrivesin a fast-pacedanddynamicenvironment
Is eager to take on new challenges
Pay Range:$214,400 - $321,600
Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
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