Life Science and Pharmaceutical Attorney
Fully Remote, USA

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking an experienced Attorney with 5+ years of Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical law, or related experience to work in their New Jersey or New York City office (will also consider other remote locations).

Responsibilities:

• Handling an array of health insurance, managed care, market access, and regulatory related issue on behalf of pharmaceutical, pharmacy, and healthcare clients.

• Handling an interesting and diverse docket of pharmacy and life sciences regulatory issues.

• Providing strategic and legal advice to a wide range of healthcare and life sciences clients, ranging from start-ups to Fortune 10 companies

• Assessing operational structure and processes of pharmacies and healthcare/life sciences companies, and drafting policies and standard operating procedures, including assisting in the formation of effective compliance programs.

• Analyzing and structuring arrangements among Life Sciences stakeholders, including contracts between pharmacies and pharmaceutical manufacturers, contracts involving hubs, payor contracts, etc.

• Drafting policies and procedures regarding marketing activities related to pharmacies and drug products.

• Reviewing commercial contracts, payor and managed care agreements, software licensing agreements, services agreements, and central fill agreements.

• Communicating with clients

• Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of associate attorneys, encompassing contractual, legal, and regulatory analysis and advice.

Requirements:

• JD degree, with excellent academic credentials
• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey or New York in good standing (or licensed in another state with ability/willingness to become admitted in New Jersey or New York), additional admissions in other states a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in practicing law, with at least 3 years focusing on Pharmacy, Life Sciences and/or Healthcare related matters
• The ideal candidate is currently working for a law firm and will have experience advising on pharmaceutical pricing, managed care access and reimbursement, and government pricing requirements
• Market Access (pricing side)
• Pharmacist, pharmacy technician, doctor, nurse or other types of clinical background or healthcare industry experience is a plus.
• Strong business development experience OR a portable book of business is  required
• Familiarity with healthcare laws and regulations required
• Superior research and writing skills
• Strong communication skills