Corporate Counsel - Market Access & Pricing

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals•Pasadena, CA

5d•$200,000 - $260,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARWR) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead’s RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing. Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates. Arrowhead’s corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a state of the art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need. The Position The Corporate Counsel (Market Access and Pricing), will report to and operate under the direction of the Assistant General Counsel, supporting the provision of day-to-day strategic and business-focused legal and risk counseling to internal stakeholders primarily on the pricing, reimbursement, access, and trade and distribution of Arrowhead’s products, supporting US and global markets. You will work closely with colleagues on the legal team and across commercial, contracts, and other internal teams to lead legal strategies and support various aspects of the distribution and commercialization of Arrowhead’s products. Our relatively small legal department additionally offers the opportunity for you to develop other areas of interest. Supporting business functions across the Company, this role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, while providing proactive and collaborative legal advice to mitigate risk and ensure alignment with applicable laws and global healthcare compliance standards. This role is based in Pasadena, California, with an expectation to be in office 5 days a week.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience with a substantial practice involving trade and distribution, government pricing, payer contracting, or a similar related field, at a reputable law firm or in-house at a pharmaceutical or medical device company, or a combination of both.
J.D., licensed to practice law in the U.S. and permitted to practice law in California
Active membership and in good standing in a state bar
Deep knowledge of and experience with fraud and abuse laws, particularly in the context of payer and PBM agreements.
Experience with competition, pricing, reimbursement, and access issues as they pertain to the pharmaceutical industry.
Knowledge and understanding of government pricing programs, including the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, 340B, the Federal Supply Schedule, etc.
Knowledge of applicable statutory and regulatory frameworks governing the sale and marketing of pharmaceuticals.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an understanding of how to identify and advise on risk and strategy, presenting complex information accurately and concisely to effectuate influence appropriately (including a proven ability to communicate legal risks and mitigation strategies to senior management)
Strong analytical ability, critical and strategic thinking skills, attention to detail and time management skills to appropriately manage competing priorities on aggressive timelines
Strong business acumen and an ability to provide practical, risk-based advice in a highly-regulated environment to help drive effective decision making
Sound conflict resolution skills and ability to work in a collaborative, global environment

Responsibilities

Providing strategic counsel to Company stakeholders on issues impacting drug pricing, reimbursement, and market access, including by:
Serving as an enterprise expert on federal supply schedule contracting and federal and state pricing requirements and implications, including advising on the Company’s compliance with government price laws, including price reporting requirements, the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (including State supplemental rebate requests), Medicare Part D Manufacturer Discount Program (MDP), 340B program, etc.
Advising on the Company’s arrangements and interactions with pharmacy benefit managers (PBM), health plans, employers, governments and other payers
Providing legal guidance on trade and distribution strategies, patient support programs, state price reporting, government programs and pricing implications, rebate and discount arrangements, value-based agreements and payer communications
Negotiating and drafting agreements in connection with the activities described above
Providing legal guidance and oversight for activities performed by third party contractors that provide market access, government invoicing and price reporting, and distribution services on Arrowhead’s behalf.
Manage outside counsel as needed, particularly with respect to ex-US requirements
Serving as a secondary legal representative on Arrowhead’s Medical Legal Regulatory (MLR) Review Committee
Assisting in the legal team to support issues related to FDA promotional laws, the intersection between medical and marketing personnel, planning and use of real-world evidence/data, or federal healthcare program compliance strategies
Engaging, as needed, with government or regulatory agencies to educate on the implications of specific policies or laws, represent Arrowhead’s legal perspective, and/or influence industry-wide policies
Preparing and delivering training to the organization related to applicable legal areas such as contracting and risk mitigation