Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Director, Corporate Counsel, Commercialization and Market Access (Remote)
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ) is a global biopharmaceutical company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases - often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines and novel product candidates, from early- to late-stage development, in neuroscience and oncology. We actively explore new options for patients including novel compounds, small molecules and biologics, and through cannabinoid science and innovative delivery technologies. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and has employees around the globe, serving patients in nearly 75 countries. For more information, please visit www.jazzpharma.com and follow @JazzPharma on Twitter.
The
Corporate Counsel,
Commercialization and
Market Access
reports to the
Senior
Director
, Commercialization and
Market Access
, and is a key member of the team for the Legal department. The position provides legal advice and support to the commercial market access function, which
is responsible for
government pricing and reimbursement, commercial payer interactions, pharmacy services, product pricing,
state price transparency and
government price reporting, and trade and distribution. The position supports the contract needs of the market access function, including commercial payer, GPO,
government
and distribution contracts.
This position may also
be tasked with providing
legal advice and support to
one or more brands and/or business units and related business functions
.
The Corporate Counsel,
Commercialization and
Market
A
ccess provides legal advice and counseling in the areas of U.S. healthcare law, including FDA regulations and anti-kickback, government price reporting, fraud and abuse, anti-
bribery
and product liability matters. The position requires close collaboration with internal commercial business partners, other attorneys in the Legal Department and relevant stakeholders across the business. Essential Functions Work closely with market access and other commercial teams to support commercial strategies for the sale
and distribution
of Jazz Pharmaceuticals' products.
Support the contract needs of the market access function, including commercial payer, GPO,
government
and distribution contracts.
Advise on legal issues related to
state and Federal
price transparency
and reporting
.
Advise on legal issues related to state licensing and
trade and distribution issues.
Advise on potential legal issues related to customer contracting and pricing, including FD&CA, anti-
kickback
and price reporting
.
Work with Government Affairs team to stay abreast of the changing landscape and keep business leaders informed and prepared for any shifts.
Serve as a legal representative on promotional materials review committee and provide legal review of training materials and corporate communications related to market access topics.
Provide
legal support for one or more brands and/or
business units
and related business functions. This includes providing solutions-oriented legal advice and counsel on marketing and medical affairs strategies, promotional tactics and materials, direct-to-consumer advertising campaigns and programs, FDA labeling, healthcare fraud and abuse laws, anti-kickback statute and other laws
impacting
the commercialization of pharmaceutical products in the U.S.
Proactively
identify
potential legal risks; formulate and communicate compliant and practical solutions that meet corporate and marketing strategic
objectives
and priorities.
Advise stakeholders on the interpretation of applicable laws and regulations in a manner that provides practical legal advice while properly managing risk to the organization.
Provide advice on patient
assistance
programs and compliance with law and regulation.
Create and deliver training and other presentations to both business partners and other team members on legal topics and other relevant subjects.
Serve as part of matrixed teams involved in market access activities and collaborate effectively, find common ground, and build alignment with relevant stakeholders.
Partner with Legal department colleagues in executing and enhancing corporate and department
objectives
.
Supervise outside counsel as
required
.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 5-
7+ years' experience with a life sciences company and/or a reputable, highly rated law firm, or a combination of both, with experience related to the pharmaceutical or life-sciences companies.
Demonstrated understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory enforcement environment, including familiarity with the regulations and regulatory guidance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Experience working in a matrixed environment, managing multiple commitments while prioritizing conflicting demands,
maintaining
focus on corporate
objectives
and providing quality customer service.
Demonstrated ability to independently
identify
, analyze and
render
legal advice on complex business issues.
Excellent critical thinking
skills;
an ability to work through complex issues, including those with significant strategic risk to the company.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with a record of
establishing
professional credibility and developing strong working relationships.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Required/Preferred Education and Licenses Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree
; licensed to practice law in the United States
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. FOR US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the full and complete base pay range is: $204,000.00 - $306,000.00 Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis. At Jazz, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz's Long Term Equity Incentive Plan. The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.
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Corporate Counsel,
Commercialization and
Market Access
reports to the
Senior
Director
, Commercialization and
Market Access
, and is a key member of the team for the Legal department. The position provides legal advice and support to the commercial market access function, which
is responsible for
government pricing and reimbursement, commercial payer interactions, pharmacy services, product pricing,
state price transparency and
government price reporting, and trade and distribution. The position supports the contract needs of the market access function, including commercial payer, GPO,
government
and distribution contracts.
This position may also
be tasked with providing
legal advice and support to
one or more brands and/or business units and related business functions
.
The Corporate Counsel,
Commercialization and
Market
A
ccess provides legal advice and counseling in the areas of U.S. healthcare law, including FDA regulations and anti-kickback, government price reporting, fraud and abuse, anti-
bribery
and product liability matters. The position requires close collaboration with internal commercial business partners, other attorneys in the Legal Department and relevant stakeholders across the business. Essential Functions Work closely with market access and other commercial teams to support commercial strategies for the sale
and distribution
of Jazz Pharmaceuticals' products.
Support the contract needs of the market access function, including commercial payer, GPO,
government
and distribution contracts.
Advise on legal issues related to
state and Federal
price transparency
and reporting
.
Advise on legal issues related to state licensing and
trade and distribution issues.
Advise on potential legal issues related to customer contracting and pricing, including FD&CA, anti-
kickback
and price reporting
.
Work with Government Affairs team to stay abreast of the changing landscape and keep business leaders informed and prepared for any shifts.
Serve as a legal representative on promotional materials review committee and provide legal review of training materials and corporate communications related to market access topics.
Provide
legal support for one or more brands and/or
business units
and related business functions. This includes providing solutions-oriented legal advice and counsel on marketing and medical affairs strategies, promotional tactics and materials, direct-to-consumer advertising campaigns and programs, FDA labeling, healthcare fraud and abuse laws, anti-kickback statute and other laws
impacting
the commercialization of pharmaceutical products in the U.S.
Proactively
identify
potential legal risks; formulate and communicate compliant and practical solutions that meet corporate and marketing strategic
objectives
and priorities.
Advise stakeholders on the interpretation of applicable laws and regulations in a manner that provides practical legal advice while properly managing risk to the organization.
Provide advice on patient
assistance
programs and compliance with law and regulation.
Create and deliver training and other presentations to both business partners and other team members on legal topics and other relevant subjects.
Serve as part of matrixed teams involved in market access activities and collaborate effectively, find common ground, and build alignment with relevant stakeholders.
Partner with Legal department colleagues in executing and enhancing corporate and department
objectives
.
Supervise outside counsel as
required
.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 5-
7+ years' experience with a life sciences company and/or a reputable, highly rated law firm, or a combination of both, with experience related to the pharmaceutical or life-sciences companies.
Demonstrated understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory enforcement environment, including familiarity with the regulations and regulatory guidance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Experience working in a matrixed environment, managing multiple commitments while prioritizing conflicting demands,
maintaining
focus on corporate
objectives
and providing quality customer service.
Demonstrated ability to independently
identify
, analyze and
render
legal advice on complex business issues.
Excellent critical thinking
skills;
an ability to work through complex issues, including those with significant strategic risk to the company.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with a record of
establishing
professional credibility and developing strong working relationships.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Required/Preferred Education and Licenses Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree
; licensed to practice law in the United States
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. FOR US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the full and complete base pay range is: $204,000.00 - $306,000.00 Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis. At Jazz, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz's Long Term Equity Incentive Plan. The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.
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