J&R Ross is looking for a Practice Group Associate (PGA) or Special Counsel with knowledge of the PBM industry and a minimum of three (3) years of commercial contracting experience in matters related to managed care or the pharmaceutical supply chain to join the Health Law Practice in Boston, New York or Washington, DC. This individual will support a team that advises national and regional health plans, particularly in their contracting relationships with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and other pharmaceutical supply chain vendors. The role involves working on a wide range of commercial agreements and transactions that are central to the pharmacy benefit operations of health plans, payors, PBMs, and other service providers and entities within the health care industry. Note this is an off-track (non-partnership) position.
Responsibilities will include working with and supporting attorneys on all aspects of commercial contracting related to matters in the managed care and PBM industries. The role will require the PGA or Special Counsel to regularly draft and negotiate PBM contracts and PBM-related services agreements, including but not limited to rebate contracts, pharmacy network contracts, and other vendor arrangements. The PGA or Special Counsel will be responsible for leading and supporting the contracting lifecycle for PBM procurements for health plans, which may require travel from time to time to client sites for in-person contract negotiations.
The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $345,000. This position is bonus eligible and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
The role also includes counseling clients in all aspects of health plan operations, including complex regulatory frameworks, transactional considerations, and other contract administration issues, including disputes that arise under clients’ contracts with PBMs, health plans, and other third-parties.
Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, managing multiple contract workflows, and coordinating with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel is strongly preferred. The PGA or Special Counsel will be expected to communicate closely with partners and team members and require minimal supervision in leading the day-to-day tasks of contract drafting, negotiations, and administration. Attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to anticipate and respond to client needs quickly and effectively are critical. Attorneys working in-house in the PBM industry or corporate associates with managed care or pharmaceutical supply chain transactional experience are encouraged to apply.
Collaboration with team members is an important component. Therefore, the firm requires working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firm’s published guidelines.
Qualifications:
Candidates with experience in complex commercial and/or transactional matters in the PBM or managed health industry are preferred, particularly those familiar with federal and state regulations of health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, and other pharmaceutical supply chain providers and related entities.
- Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admitted to or eligible for admission in Massachusetts, New York or Washington, DC
- At least three (3) years of transactional experience in the managed care or pharmaceutical supply chain industries
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professionalism in working and engaging with demanding clients
- Ability to balance and prioritize multiple competing priorities and responsibilities
- Ability to stay organized and exercise extreme attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings