Job Description

Associate General Counsel, Market Access & Operations

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

The Associate General Counsel, Market Access and Operations serves as a key member of the Legal Department, providing strategic and operational legal support for the company's U.S. Market Access, Patient Support, Trade and Distribution, and Commercial Operations functions. Reporting to the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, the incumbent will advise on legal, regulatory, and compliance issues impacting pricing, reimbursement, distribution, payer interactions, and patient support initiatives.

Location: Boston, MA (Seaport), USA; Hybrid.
Travel: <10%; International and Domestic.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience with significant transactional experience.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and guidance in a practical, businessoriented manner.
• Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiating skills.
• Strong skills in working collaboratively across multiple functions in a dynamic, fastpaced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior inhouse experience at a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.
• Demonstrated expertise in healthcare fraud and abuse laws, FDA regulatory matters, and market access and patient support program compliance.
• Experience supporting commercial business units, including payer contracting, pricing, and patient access strategies.
• Experience participating in or advising MLR/Promotional Review Committees.
• Background in compliance counseling or interaction with government agencies (OIG, DOJ, FDA).

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range for this position: $187,700.00 - $340,200.00. The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here .

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress.

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

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