Senior Corporate Counsel, Market Access, Government Contracts

Shionogi Inc. (U.S.)

. Serve as legal counsel to the Company’s market access function .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeFlorham Park • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $265,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, with a focus on market access strategies, contract negotiation, and compliance with relevant regulations. Proven ability to manage complex legal matters while balancing commercial objectives and legal risks.

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Juris Doctor (JD)Pharmaceutical Legal ExperienceContract NegotiationMarket Access StrategyRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingLegal AnalysisLitigation SupportRisk MitigationPayer AgreementsGovernment PricingCompliance MatricesPharmaceutical RegulationsNegotiation SkillsMarket Access Contracts

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingProfessionalismDiscretion

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Law License

Industry Keywords

Market AccessPayerSpecialty PharmacyProvider AgreementsCorporate TransactionsPatient Support ServicesFD&C ActAnti-Kickback IssuesIn-House Legal DepartmentHealth Care Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as legal counsel to the Company’s market access function
Provide legal strategy, advice, and contracting support for market access initiatives related to Company products
Work with market access, commercial, sales, and other business teams on market access strategy, payer and PBM arrangements, contracts, specialty pharmacy and provider agreements, distribution channels, contract operations, government pricing, reimbursement, and regulatory and compliance issues
Draft, review, and negotiate market access contracts, including payer, specialty pharmacy, provider discount agreements, distribution agreements, and licensing deals
Support litigation and dispute resolution related to market access and reimbursement issues
Identify legal risks associated with patient services and payer, specialty pharmacy, and provider contracts and develop mitigation strategies
Draft, review, and negotiate manufacturing, supply, commercialization, marketing/sale, wholesaler/distribution, master services, statements of work, market access, and managed care agreements
Advise on laws and regulations concerning pharmaceutical product development, manufacture, and commercialization, including market access, payer agreements, patient support services, product liability, and corporate transactions
Provide legal support and negotiate terms for government-supported agreements with the Department of Defense and BARDA agreements and consortia
Prepare compliance matrices and flow-down terms templates for government-supported agreements
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts implementing government-supported agreements
Advise on customer contracting, pricing, price reporting, FD&C Act, and anti-kickback issues
Support business development, including regulatory, promotional activity, social media, and patient support services due diligence
Identify, allocate, and mitigate legal risk affecting Shionogi
Review and interpret existing contracts and advise business partners on contract requirements
Independently manage assigned legal matters, advise business leaders on legal risk and options, and escalate material risks as appropriate
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license and good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Minimum of 10 years of substantive pharmaceutical and/or health care legal experience
Experience in an in-house legal department and/or law firm with significant market access practice preferred
Experience interpreting and analyzing relevant pharmaceutical regulations and providing strategic advice to medical, commercial, and business teams
Experience handling investigations and litigation directly or with outside counsel
Demonstrated experience handling complex legal issues and analysis
Strong business judgment and ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives
Excellent analytical skills
Clear, concise communication with legal and non-legal stakeholders
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
Pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to legal problem-solving
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity
Ability to work effectively with business partners and in-house attorneys in the U.S. and Japan
Strong negotiation skills and ability to assess contractual implications and allocate risk
Ability to independently manage assigned legal matters and recognize when consultation, escalation, or approval is needed
Ability and willingness to participate in calls and video meetings with colleagues in Japan and Europe, including early mornings or late evenings
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 5% of the year domestically and internationally
Must permanently reside a commutable distance to the U.S. Corporate Headquarters in Florham Park, New Jersey
Office presence required at least 50% of the time per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
Long-term incentive
Applicable allowances
Comprehensive benefits
Equal employment opportunity
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans