Minimum Qualifications * 5-8 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm and/or inhouse with a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical company , with a significant focus on market access, pricing ...
Minimum Qualifications * 5-8 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm and/or inhouse with a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical company , with a significant focus on market access, pricing ...
Merchant & Gould , one of the nation's best-in-class intellectual property law firms, is seeking an experienced attorney to join our Chemical & Life Sciences practice group. This is a hybrid position ...
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Merchant & Gould , one of the nation's best-in-class intellectual property law firms, is seeking an experienced attorney to join our Chemical & Life Sciences practice group. This is a hybrid position ...
Market Access Lawyer - Pharmaceutical Industry (Boston)
Boston, MA · On-site
$309K/yr
Minimum Qualifications * 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 ...
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Market Access Lawyer - Pharmaceutical Industry (Boston)
Boston, MA · On-site
$309K/yr
Minimum Qualifications * 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 ...
New
Market Access Lawyer - Pharmaceutical Industry (Raleigh)
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$309K/yr
Minimum Qualifications * 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 ...
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Market Access Lawyer - Pharmaceutical Industry (Raleigh)
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$309K/yr
Minimum Qualifications * 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 ...
New
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$309K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO
Re-posted 11 days ago
Job description
We are currently seeking experienced Market Access Lawyers to work with leading pharmaceutical companies.
Responsibilities
- Provide proactive, businessoriented 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 valuebased/outcomesbased contracts
- Consulting, advisory board, master services, and datasharing agreements related to market access activities
- Counsel on the design and implementation of patient support programs, copay assistance, and related arrangements, with attention to antikickback and False Claims Act risk.
- Partner with commercial, medical, regulatory, and compliance teams to ensure that accessrelated 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5-8 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm and/or inhouse 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 antikickback 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, riskbased contracting and access strategies.
- Efficient multitasker with strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work independently and crossfunctionally with market access, commercial, medical, regulatory, compliance, and finance teams.
- Positive, solutionsoriented mentality and willingness to tackle new and evolving business needs in a fastpaced environment.
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in your state of primary residence.
Compensation:Â
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.  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.Â
About Axiom:Â
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%). Join our forward-thinking community where you'll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.Â
Learn more about life at Axiom. Â
Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today's business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.  Â
Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.Â
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com.Â
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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  Â
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