Director Corporate Counsel - Market Access Legal

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Sleepy Hollow, WY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Corporate Counsel – Market Access Legal will provide proactive, efficient, and collaborative legal support for Regeneron’s Market Access Commercial Business Unit and provide legal advice to a wide range of internal clients, including Market Access Strategy, Government Pricing, Contract Strategy, Operations, and Pricing as well as Commercial, Marketing, Sales, Public Policy and Government Affairs, Regulatory, and Corporate Compliance. The level of counseling requires a deep understanding of market access, market access strategy, pharmaceutical distribution channels, contract drafting, contract operations, government pricing functions, regulatory and compliance issues, the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and OIG guidance, and other applicable state and federal healthcare laws. The ideal candidate will have relevant in-house experience providing practical and strategic legal advice on a broad range of issues. This role is based at Regeneron's offices in Sleepy Hollow, NY (4 days a week onsite) - it is not open to hybrid or fully remote assignments

Requirements

• JD with 6+ years relevant legal experience
• Licensed to practice law in New York or be eligible for licensure as a registered in-house counsel
• Prior in-house healthcare/pharmaceutical and/or biotech experience required
• Significant knowledge of life sciences regulatory enforcement trends, market access, market access strategy, government pricing requirements (ideally for both medical and pharmacy benefit products), market access contracts, contract operations, regulatory and compliance issues, the FDCA, the False Claims Act, federal and state fraud and abuse laws, and antitrust laws
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including drafting skills, and presentation capabilities
• Ability to maintain an independent and objective perspective while developing and maintaining a strong partnership with the client organizations
• History of self-motivation, working independently on projects, meeting aggressive deadlines, and juggling multiple matters
• Excellent understanding of healthcare laws and proven experience in applying them to complex business situations

Responsibilities

• Providing practical and strategic legal advice and support on market access, market access strategy, government pricing, GPO account teams, and other Commercial-related matters in a fast-paced environment
• Providing legal guidance on various Market Access and Commercial issues, tactics, and activities, including market access strategy development and materials, contract drafting and negotiation, government pricing, and interactions with healthcare providers, distributors, pharmacies, payers, PBMs, and GPOs.
• Drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts including distribution agreements, pharmacy agreements, rebate agreements, service agreements, managed care agreements, and other corporate agreements
• Provide support to various Commercial teams and Product Attorneys on product-specific Market Access issues
• Provide support to Corporate Compliance on Market Access issues

Benefits

• health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance)
• fitness centers
• 401(k) company match
• family support benefits
• equity awards
• annual bonuses
• paid time off
• paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree