Legal Senior Counsel, Market Access

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:

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.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Remote : work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion - you're always welcome on-site; or select
2. Hybrid : work remotely up to two days per week; or select
3. On-Site : work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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