Market Access Lawyer - Pharmaceutical Industry
Axiom is seeking experienced Market Access Lawyers to collaborate with leading pharmaceutical companies. This role involves providing proactive, business-oriented legal and compliance advice on market access, pricing, and reimbursement strategies for pharmaceutical and biologic products. The position is based in Philadelphia, offering an opportunity to work within a dynamic and innovative legal environment.
Key responsibilities include advising on government pricing and reporting obligations, such as Medicaid Best Price, AMP, ASP, 340B, and VA/FSS, and assessing the impact of commercial contracting strategies on these obligations. The role also involves supporting coverage, coding, and reimbursement initiatives with market access, HEOR, trade/channel, and pricing teams. Additionally, the lawyer will draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of market access-related agreements, including PBM, payer, GPO, wholesaler, specialty pharmacy, distribution, discount, rebate, and value-based/outcomes-based contracts. Counseling 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, is also a key aspect of the role.
The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm and/or in-house with a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical company, focusing significantly 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 is essential. Prior experience counseling on legal issues related to advertising and promotion, scientific exchange, patient support programs, and interactions with healthcare professionals and payers is also required. Strong knowledge of statutes, regulations, and guidance applicable to commercial and market access activities, including the FDCA and FDA regulations, federal and state anti-kickback statutes, OIG guidance documents, the False Claims Act, and the PhRMA Code, is necessary. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, risk-based contracting and access strategies, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to work independently and cross-functionally with various teams.
The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles ranges from $104,500 to $325,000 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.
Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry for over 25 years, serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with a unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools. The company tackles complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Axiom values agility, collaboration, and excellence, offering a forward-thinking community where legal professionals can keep their careers dynamic and multi-faceted.