Senior Director, Market Access Counsel
Our Client, a rapidly growing commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company with a first-in-class drug, is seeking an experienced Market Access Counsel to serve as the primary legal advisor for its Market Access function. This is a high visibility role that will provide strategic counsel on all matters relating to Market Access for both U.S. and international markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal counsel on global market access strategies, including pricing, reimbursement, and health technology assessments.
- Advise on interactions with payers, government agencies, and other stakeholders in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Support cross-functional teams including Commercial, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory in developing compliant access strategies.
- Monitor and interpret evolving legal and policy developments in key markets (U.S., EU, Japan, etc.) that impact market access.
- Draft and negotiate agreements related to pricing and reimbursement, including value-based contracts and managed entry agreements.
- Collaborate with external counsel and consultants to ensure alignment with local legal requirements.
Qualifications:
- J.D. or equivalent legal degree; admission to practice law in relevant jurisdiction.
- Minimum 12 years of legal experience, with at least 7 years focused on market access in the biopharma industry.
- Strong knowledge of global healthcare laws, pricing and reimbursement frameworks, and compliance standards.
- Experience supporting product launches and lifecycle management from a market access perspective.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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