Market Access Lawyer - Pharmaceutical Industry (San Francisco)

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

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.

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