The Commercial Legal Group at 
Gilead Sciences is
seeking a health care contracts attorney to take on a range of challenging areas
within the legal department applicable to the distribution, pricing and
reimbursement of prescription drugs. Responsibilities will include providing
counsel and guidance to the organization’s commercial group regarding (i)
legal and regulatory issues arising from contracting with wholesale and
specialty distributors of prescription drugs; (ii) legal and regulatory issues
arising from contracting with managed care organizations; (iii) coverage and
reimbursement methodologies relevant to pharmacies, healthcare professionals,
and third party payers; and (iv) federal and state fraud and abuse laws
applicable to the distribution, pricing and reimbursement of prescription
drugs.
The person in this position will, among other things:
• Negotiate and draft rebate agreements with managed care organizations and
pharmacy benefit managers, including rebate agreements with Medicare Part D Plan
Sponsors
• Negotiate and draft agreements with vendors and for donations, grants and
sponsorship recipients
• Provide state licensing and general commercial business operations
support
• Negotiate and draft various commercial transactions in cooperation with more
senior attorneys, including inventory management agreements with wholesalers;
and drug distribution, service agreements and other arrangements with
pharmacies
• Collaborate with internal business clients, colleagues and external counsel
to ensure various programs meet compliance standards
• Provide guidance to company regarding federal and state privacy laws
• Provide guidance to company’s commercial organization on healthcare fraud
and abuse risks when interacting and/or contracting with pharmacies, healthcare
professionals, commercial, state and federal payers, managed care organizations
and pharmacy benefit managers
• Support company product launch initiatives
• Support more senior level attorneys in providing guidance to company
regarding reimbursement and coverage matters
• Provide legal support for a range of activities associated with implementing
patient assistance and support programs
• Track Affordable Care Act legislative developments and challenges
• Potential to support some of the above activities on an international
basis
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
Recognized as a resource for consistent,
timely and reliable legal advice. Operate at a level of autonomy; have strong
client service orientation; collaborate well within legal group and with
internal business clients; effectively manage outside counsel; may involve
supervision of a paralegal responsible for assisting with administration,
initial draft review and negotiation of rebate agreements with managed care
organizations and pharmacy benefit managers as well as specialty pharmacies.
Appropriately triage a heavy workflow, setting priorities and delivering results
within agreed timelines. Demonstrate ability to think creatively and devise
solutions to challenging problems, and understand when issues require escalation
to a higher level for resolution, but typically able to handle smaller legal
matters. Exercise good judgment while enjoying the company's enthusiastic,
informal and fast-paced environment.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
• Juris Doctorate from a nationally
recognized law school
• Admitted to practice (preferably in California)
• 2-5 years experience in contract drafting and negotiation
• 2+ years as health law counsel either in a private practice, company and/or
government (FDA) experience
• Familiarity with health care compliance, pharmaceutical distribution,
managed care rebates and discounts for products and general government pricing
implications
Other Skills and Qualifications:
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts
• Some knowledge of regulations governing pharmaceutical industry and
understanding of contract provisions is required
• Good decision-making skills
• Comfortable providing guidance to senior attorneys and/or business with the
ability to evaluate and articulate risk
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build consensus among various
stakeholders while maintaining a compliant approach
• Understanding of compliance and its importance in the pharmaceutical
industry
• Managerial experience preferred
Contact:
We are an equal opportunity employer. Apply online today by visiting this link: https://www.gilead.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=10320&CurrentPage=1.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Foster City, California
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
