Job Description
Job Summary
The person in this role will provide expert advice and counseling to the business on a broad array of strategic and tactical projects within a highly regulated environment. This position will report to the Assistant General Counsel and will be responsible for providing legal support to business partners in various departments across the organization, such as Market Access which includes Payer Strategy, Trade & Distribution and Government Pricing, Government Affairs & Public Policy, and pipeline. The ideal candidate will have prior experience counseling prescription drug companies on legal issues relating to market access, government pricing, contracting, federal and state laws impacting pricing and access, antitrust, state pricing transparency and patient assistance.
Key Responsibilities
Provide Advice and Counsel to Business Partners
Advise business partners on various Commercial initiatives in a way that advances the company’s strategy while addressing legal risks and protecting the company’s integrity and reputation
Provide legal advice and counsel on:
Statutory and regulatory obligations under Medicaid, Medicare, 340B program, Veterans Health Care Act
Market access and reimbursement issues
Government pricing, including price reporting compliance policies and reasonable assumptions documents
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid final rules and correspondence including letters and public comments on proposed rules and guidance
Proposed and enacted United States federal and state legislation impacting pharmaceutical companies relating to market access, pricing, reimbursement as well as state drug price reporting and transparency laws and compliance
Services and contracting relating to specialty distributors and specialty pharmacies
Data and special projects
Brand strategic planning and business operation plans
Staying abreast of evolving healthcare legislation and regulations and the enforcement landscape
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies, including Anti-kickback Statute and other US healthcare compliance laws and regulations
Collaborate with legal colleagues supporting commercial, pipeline and privacy to ensure delivery of comprehensive legal advice
Review select materials in Communication Review Committee
Contribute to the Legal & Compliance Department
Participate in various Legal & Compliance Department projects and initiatives, including committees such as Culture and Pro Bono & Community Engagement
Share information and knowledge through group presentations and individual discussions with peers and managers
Qualifications, Professional Skills, and Preferred Experience
JD from an ABA accredited law school
Member of a state bar
Minimum of 8 years post-JD experience advising on legal matters in a life sciences space, whether in a law firm or in-house in the biopharmaceutical industry, or both
Government price reporting experience
Experience advising on statutes, regulations, and guidance documents applicable to market access activities, including Medicaid, 340B program, Veterans Administration, federal and state anti-kickback statutes, state drug pricing transparency laws, OIG guidance documents and advisory opinions, the False Claims Act, and the PhRMA Code
Outstanding ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing), sound legal advice to lawyers and non-lawyers alike, coupled with a strong understanding of business needs
Advanced contracting and redlining skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and still meet high quality and timeliness standards
Ability to effectively and efficiently manage outside counsel and adhere to a budget
Experience providing legal advice on specialty medicines is highly desired
Personal Attributes
Self-starter and life-long learner with a strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills who
Enjoys working collaboratively and cross-functionally on teams, as well as independently
Proactively solves problems and makes decisions with integrity and ethics
Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Is eager to take on new challenges
Pay Range:
$214,400 - $321,600Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
Remote-EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:
In this Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion – you’re always welcome on-site; or select
2. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
3. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
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Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]
Skills Required
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Member of a state bar
- Minimum of 8 years post-JD experience in life sciences
- Government price reporting experience
- Experience with federal and state anti-kickback statutes
- Excellent communication skills
- Advanced contracting and redlining skills
- Experience providing legal advice on specialty medicines
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vertex Pharmaceuticals and has not been reviewed or approved by Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies provide 12 weeks of 100% paid bonding leave for all U.S. parents with additional fully paid time for birth parents. Family-forming supports include adoption and surrogacy assistance, fertility options like IVF and egg cryopreservation, breast‑milk shipping, subsidized childcare, backup care, and a DCFSA match.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes roughly four weeks of vacation, 13 holidays, sick time, and two companywide shutdowns (summer and year‑end). Some roles also include flexible or unlimited time off and paid volunteer time.
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Retirement Support — Programs include a 401(k) plan with employer contributions and an employee stock purchase plan. Filings describe employer contributions occurring in company stock, supporting long‑term ownership.
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Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. We discovered and developed the first medicines to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis (CF), a rare, life-threatening genetic disease. In addition to clinical development programs in CF, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs focused on the underlying mechanisms of other serious diseases. Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, our corporate headquarters is now located in Boston’s Innovation District, and our international headquarters is in London, United Kingdom. We currently employ approximately 3,500 people in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and Latin America with nearly two-thirds of our staff dedicated to research and development. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry’s top places to work by Science Magazine, The Boston Globe, Boston Business Journal and the San Diego Business Journal. Our research and medicines have also received esteemed recognitions, including the Robert J. Beall Therapeutics Development Award, the French Prix Galien and the British Pharmacological Society awards.
