Senior Counsel Ii U.s. Pricing amp Access Commercial Legal

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Senior Counsel II U.S. Pricing & Access, Commercial Legal

The candidate will contract with wholesalers, distributors, pharmacies, healthcare professionals, commercial, state and federal payers, managed care organizations and pharmacy benefit managers in compliance with healthcare fraud and abuse risks and legal obligations when interacting with these entities. Provide advice and support to various functions within Gilead including: Commercial Contracting, Patient Support, Trade Relations, Government Affairs, Managed Markets, Global Value & Access, and Government Pricing. Provide advice and counsel to Gilead Government Affairs in connection with the Frontlines of Communities in the United States (“FOCUS”) Program. Assist in supporting company product launch initiatives and patient support efforts. Appropriately manage workload, demonstrate an ability to prioritize effectively, and deliver results within agreed timelines. Advance a positive spirit of partnership, creativity, and collaboration with internal clients and legal colleagues across multiple legal functions including the brand support team, Privacy, Regulatory, Corporate Legal, Compliance, and others. Have a J.D. from a nationally recognized law school; member in good standing of the California Bar, or eligible to register as Registered In-House Counsel. Approximately 8+ years as health law counsel either at a law firm, company and/or government (e.g., OIG, CMS or FDA) demonstrating growth and ability to succeed. Experience drafting and reviewing substantial number of agreements. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Experience analyzing complex healthcare regulatory issues, including Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and related exceptions and safe harbors, coverage and reimbursement issues, privacy, anti-trust, and government pricing issues. Understanding of (i) health care compliance, (ii) prescription drug distribution channel(s) and contracting with the various parties in this channel, (iii) how managed care organizations are structured and their role in the prescription drug channel and (iv) the rules and regulations concerning healthcare programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, 340B, and the Veterans Administration). Must be a team player, self-motivated, able to demonstrate a history of successfully resolving challenging legal issues and able to effectively deliver sound and clear legal advice in a business setting; ability to work well with other Legal team members and build consensus among various stakeholders while maintaining a compliant approach. Be resourceful, flexible and willing to engage in a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities.

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Requisition id: R0031990.

Company info

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
333 Lakeside Drive
Foster City
California
United States 94404
Website : http://www.gilead.com