Associate Attorney, Health Care – Life Sciences

Epstein Becker Green

. Join Epstein Becker Green’s Health Care and Life Sciences Practice in the Washington, D.C.

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $210,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in FDA regulation and product pathways, including Pre-Sub, Pre-IND, 510(k), De Novo, and 505(b)(2). Proficient in contract drafting, negotiation, and compliance with health law, including Anti-Kickback Statute and fraud and abuse issues.

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FDA Regulation KnowledgeContract Drafting And NegotiationHealth Regulatory ComplianceRegulatory Pathway AnalysisState Licensure Compliance

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Hard Skills

Regulatory Status AnalysisPremarket And Lifecycle SupportLabeling And PromotionPost-Market ReportingFDA InspectionsForm 483sWarning LettersUntitled LettersClinical Trial AgreementsQuality Agreements

Soft Skills

CollaborationClient CommunicationAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Client AlertsTraining MaterialsComment Letters

Certifications & Qualifications

Attorney Qualification

Industry Keywords

Health LawLife SciencesAnti-Kickback StatuteFraud And AbuseCMSOIGState Boards Of Pharmacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join Epstein Becker Green’s Health Care and Life Sciences Practice in the Washington, D.C. office
Analyze and explain to clients whether and how FDA regulates products
Support private equity, strategic, and lender clients on life sciences transactions
Advise drug and device manufacturers on Anti-Kickback Statute, fraud and abuse, sponsored testing, patient support and assistance programs, expanded access, advertising and promotion, scientific exchange, and compliance program design and training
Assist with Pre-Sub and Pre-IND strategy, 510(k), De Novo, and 505(b)(2) pathway analysis
Advise on labeling and promotion, post-market reporting, and recalls
Support clients through FDA inspections, Form 483s, warning and untitled letters, remediation, and related DOJ or OIG inquiries
Advise life sciences companies on state licensure requirements and coordinate with state boards of pharmacy
Draft, revise, and negotiate clinical trial, contract manufacturing, quality, and distributor agreements
Track FDA, CMS, and OIG developments and produce client-specific analysis, client alerts, training and CLE materials, and comment letters
Collaborate with transactional, reimbursement and coverage, fraud and abuse, and privacy colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of two years of relevant health law experience
Attorney qualified to work at the level of a junior associate
Experience in one or more preferred areas: regulatory status and pathway analysis; health regulatory due diligence; commercial compliance for drug and device manufacturers; premarket and lifecycle support; inspections and enforcement; state licensure compliance; contract negotiations; policy tracking and thought leadership
Knowledge of FDA regulation and product pathways, including Pre-Sub, Pre-IND, 510(k), De Novo, and 505(b)(2)
Knowledge of Anti-Kickback Statute and fraud and abuse issues
Experience with labeling and promotion, post-market reporting, recalls, FDA inspections, Form 483s, warning and untitled letters, DOJ or OIG inquiries
Knowledge of state licensure requirements and coordination with state boards of pharmacy
Contract drafting, revision, and negotiation, including clinical trial, contract manufacturing, quality, and distributor agreements
Ability to track FDA, CMS, and OIG developments and prepare client-specific analysis, alerts, training, CLE materials, and comment letters
Ability to collaborate with transactional, reimbursement and coverage, fraud and abuse, and privacy colleagues
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable fair chance laws

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous employee benefits package
Discretionary bonus
Mentorship and training
Clear paths to expand skills and responsibilities
Cross-office collaboration
Modern knowledge tools
Opportunities to explore adjacent practices and industry issues
Flexible career opportunities