Senior Counsel Market Access

At Dr. Reddy's "Good Health Can't Wait" 
By joining Dr. Reddy’s, you will contribute to making the breakthroughs of tomorrow a reality today! From making medicines more affordable to discovering innovative treatment options to satisfy unmet medical needs, we are dedicated to helping people lead longer and healthier lives. We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals ready to inspire, ready to make a difference for their community and every community. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 
At Dr. Reddy’s, we are deeply committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and is valued for their contributions to the team.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the role and are open to exploring candidates with a less traditional background.  

We are seeking an exceptional attorney to join Dr.Reddy's Global Legal and Compliance (“GLC”) Team, as a Senior Counsel Market Access, to primarily support our North America Biologics / Biosimilars business. The attorney will also be a ‘brand attorney’ who will advise commercial businesses and operations regarding approved and pipeline products, including working with Medical Affairs, Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Regulatory, Finance, Contracts and others. The role will be integral in shaping the future of the North America biosimilars organization.

Roles & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, reviewing and advising on various agreements, including consulting agreements, master service agreements, supply agreements, distribution agreements, advisory agreements, market access-related agreements (including: PBM, Payer, and GPO agreements), wholesaler agreements, discount and rebate agreements.
• You will be responsible for providing legal guidance on patient support programs, and specialty pharmacy and HUB pharmacy collaborations.
• You will be responsible for providing legal advice to the commercial business and operations, supporting approved and pipeline products, primarily for the biosimilar business.
• You will be responsible for reviewing promotional and educational materials, participating as a member of the promotional review committee, and providing legal advice and solutions to marketing, regulatory and medical teams on advertising and promotional materials and regulations.
• You will be responsible for providing advice in relation to the company’s interactions with HCPs (Health Care Professionals) and HCP consulting, HCP speaker programs and agreements.
• You will be responsible for working with Global Legal and Compliance Department to implement and improve processes.
• You will be responsible for proactively identifying opportunities to for the legal and business teams.
• You will be responsible for providing clear and concise advice to internal stakeholders.
• You will be responsible for providing innovative ideas in complex areas of law and business.
• You will be responsible for providing mentorship to colleagues.
• This position is in a hybrid capacity (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).
• Travel Requirement: Approximately 5%.

Educational qualification: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school in the United States; member of at least one state bar in good standing

Minimum work experience: 5 to 8 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm and/or in-house with a life science company

Skills & attributes:

• Prior experience in counseling pharmaceutical companies on legal issues relating to advertising and promotion, scientific exchange, patient support, and interactions with health care professionals.
• Knowledge of and experience in advising on statutes, regulations, and guidance documents applicable to commercial operations and medical activities, including, the FDCA and its regulations and FDA guidance documents, federal and state anti-kickback statutes, OIG guidance documents and advisory opinions, the False Claims Act, and the PhRMA Code.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including drafting skills, and presentation capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and ability to work in highly collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• 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.
• Experience with drafting and negotiating complex pharmaceutical licensing agreements.
• Excellent legal analysis skills.
• Effective, concise communicator.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines and act decisively.

*Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of U.S. or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. 

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