Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Axiom is a leader in alternative legal services, seeking experienced Market Access Lawyers to work with leading pharmaceutical companies. The role involves providing legal and compliance advice on market access strategies, government pricing, and reimbursement initiatives while drafting and negotiating related agreements.
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
Skills
- 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
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities and tools
Company Overview
As the leading alternative legal services provider globally, Axiom gives in-house legal teams on-demand access to top legal talent and lawyers — deployed when, where, and how clients need it, for up to 50% less than national law firms. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.axiomlaw.com.