Axiom · 1 day ago
Market Access Lawyer - Pharmaceutical Industry
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expAxiom is a global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent, and they are seeking experienced Market Access Lawyers to work with leading pharmaceutical companies. The role involves providing legal and compliance advice on market access, pricing, and reimbursement strategies, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
ComplianceConsultingLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional Services
Hiring Manager
Lorna Cooley-Kelly
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
Qualification
Required
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 benefits
401K
Professional development resources
Learning and development programs
Company
Axiom
Axiom is where high-caliber legal talent meets full-service law firm work.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28MKey Investors
Permira
2019-09-06Corporate Round
2013-02-06Series Unknown· $28M
Leadership Team
David McVeigh
Chief Executive Officer
CJ Saretto
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-08-26
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