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Scorpion Therapeutics

Legal Senior Counsel, Market Access

Scorpion Therapeutics, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Role Summary

Legal Senior Counsel, Market Access role within a US-based remote Legal & Compliance Department. Provides expert advice and counseling on market access, government pricing, and policy topics to business partners across Market Access, Trade & Distribution, Government Pricing, Government Affairs & Public Policy, and clinical pipeline support. Requires experience counseling prescription drug companies on market access, pricing, contracting, and related regulations. Responsibilities

Advise business partners on commercial initiatives, balancing strategic goals with legal risk and integrity. Provide legal counsel on market access and reimbursement, contracting with customers in distribution, and US healthcare compliance laws and regulations (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute). Address statutory and regulatory obligations under Medicaid, Medicare, 340B, Veterans Health Care Act. Handle government pricing topics, including price reporting policies and related documents. Review CMS final rules, correspondence, public comments on proposed rules and guidance; monitor federal/state legislation affecting market access, pricing, and transparency. Support services and contracting with specialty distributors/pharmacies; assist with data projects and customer-facing initiatives. Contribute to brand strategic planning and business operation plans; stay updated on healthcare legislation and enforcement trends. Collaborate with legal colleagues across commercial, pipeline, and privacy to deliver comprehensive advice; review internal/external materials as needed. Qualifications

JD from an ABA-accredited law school; member of a state bar. Minimum 8 years post-JD experience in life sciences legal matters (law firm, in-house, or both). At least 3 years in a fast-paced environment; experience advising on market access statutes/regulations (including anti-kickback, Medicaid/340B/Veterans programs, state drug pricing transparency, OIG guidance, False Claims Act). Strong written and verbal communication; ability to translate legal concepts for non-lawyers; business-oriented mindset. Advanced contracting and redlining skills; meticulous attention to detail; strong analytical and organizational abilities. Experience managing outside counsel and budgets; experience with cell/gene therapies or specialty medicines is highly desirable. Skills

Legal advisory skills for market access, government pricing, and policy; contracting and compliance. Strategic thinking with ability to balance legal risk and business goals. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate cross-functionally. Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

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