Axiom Talent Platform

Market Access Lawyer - Pharmaceutical Industry

US - US - Remote · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$105k-$325kDetected 43 days ago

NegotiationFDA RegulatoryResearchCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

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.

Counseling clients on the design, implementation, and operation of patient support programs, co-pay assistance programs, and related arrangements, with particular focus on Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act considerations.
This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading organizations, helping shape market access strategies, navigate complex regulatory requirements, and support commercial success while mitigating legal and compliance risk.

Proven track record drafting and negotiating PBM, payer, GPO, wholesaler, rebate, and other market access-related agreements.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, business-oriented, and risk-based strategies.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
5-8 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm and/or in-house legal department with a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or biopharmaceutical company, with significant experience supporting market access, pricing, reimbursement, and/or government pricing matters.
Strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and guidance governing pharmaceutical commercial and market access activities, including FDA regulations, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), federal and state Anti-Kickback Statutes, beneficiary inducement rules, OIG guidance and advisory opinions, the False Claims Act, and the PhRMA Code.
Experience advising on advertising and promotion, scientific exchange, patient support programs, and interactions with healthcare professionals and payers.
Excellent communication, negotiation, technology, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

Experience advising on government pricing and reporting requirements, including Medicaid Best Price, AMP, ASP, 340B, and VA/FSS programs.
Familiarity with value-based contracting, outcomes-based agreements, and innovative reimbursement models.
Experience supporting pharmaceutical market access, trade, channel, pricing, and HEOR functions.
Strong understanding of payer, PBM, specialty pharmacy, and distribution channel relationships.
Ability to navigate evolving regulatory and enforcement landscapes while providing practical business solutions in a fast-paced environment.
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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.
and professional development opportunities and tools.
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% ).

Advising on coverage, coding, and reimbursement initiatives in partnership with market access, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), pricing, trade, and channel teams.
Managing legal and compliance issues related to pharmaceutical pricing, reimbursement, government reporting, and payer contracting activities.
Providing practical, risk-based advice regarding interactions with payers, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), healthcare professionals, and government healthcare programs.
Staying ahead of federal and state regulatory developments, enforcement trends, and industry guidance impacting market access, pricing, reimbursement, and commercial contracting.
In this role, you will provide strategic legal counsel and support to leading pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical clients on market access, pricing, reimbursement, and government pricing matters.
Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
paid holidays and PTO
flexible work arrangements

Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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