Legal Senior Counsel, Market Access

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Alaska; Hybrid; USD 214,000 - 322,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Legal Senior Counsel for Market Access in Alaska, remote-eligible. The role requires an ABA-accredited JD, state bar membership, and at least 8 years of post-JD experience advising on legal matters in the life sciences sector.

The candidate will provide cross-functional legal guidance to Market Access, Government Affairs, and pipeline teams, reporting to the Assistant General Counsel. A competitive salary, bonus eligibility, and equity are offered.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• State bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum of 8 years post-JD experience advising on legal matters in life sciences (law firm or in-house).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice across Market Access, Government Affairs, and pipeline teams.
• Counsel business partners and collaborate with departments; report to the Assistant General Counsel.
• Support negotiations, regulatory filings, and compliance initiatives relevant to biopharma.

Skills

Legal counsel

Market access

Life sciences law

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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JD from an ABA accredited law school, member of a state bar, and a minimum of 8 years post-JD experience advising on legal matters in the life sciences space.

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Title: Legal Senior Counsel, Market Access
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Location: Alaska, United States (Remote-Eligible)
Eligibility: JD from an ABA accredited law school, state bar membership, and a minimum of 8 years of post-JD experience advising on legal matters in the life sciences space (law firm or in-house biopharmaceutical industry).
Deadline: Not specified
Fees: None
Description: Vertex Pharmaceuticals is hiring a Legal Senior Counsel for Market Access. The role involves providing expert legal advice and counseling to business partners across departments such as Market Access (Payer Strategy, Trade & Distribution, Government Pricing), Government Affairs & Public Policy, and pipeline. The position reports to the Assistant General Counsel.
Key Benefits & Pay: Estimated base salary of $214,400 - $321,600 per year, eligible for an annual bonus, equity awards, and comprehensive benefits.