UCB

Legal Lead US MktAcc-PatientEng Rare&Epi

UCB$120K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree and active U.S. bar membership
  • 5+ years of legal experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors
  • 2+ years supporting market access, pricing, or patient support programs
  • Strong understanding of U.S. federal healthcare laws
  • Proven ability to effectively communicate legal advice to non-legal partners

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice on U.S. market access strategies and patient support programs
  • Review and support pricing proposals and market access arrangements
  • Advise on federal and state healthcare laws
  • Support compliant design and execution of patient engagement initiatives
  • Partner with teams to manage legal risk and enable decisions
  • Participate in policy, investigation, and litigation matters as needed

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility on office locations
  • Opportunity to work on important initiatives in the epilepsy and rare syndromes space
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams for holistic market strategies
  • Participation in shaping patient-focused business strategies
  • Exposure to complex healthcare laws and regulatory requirements
Full Job Description
We are looking for a strategic, collaborative, and patient-focused Legal Lead to join our Market Access Legal team. This is a hybrid role based in our Atlanta, GA, Washington DC, or RTP, NC offices (other U.S. locations may be considered).

About the role

In this role, you will provide legal guidance on market access, pricing, and patient engagement initiatives across U.S. healthcare systems. You will advise cross-functional teams on complex federal and state healthcare laws, support compliant patient access programs, and help shape business strategies that prioritize patients while meeting regulatory requirements. This role focuses primarily on epilepsy and rare syndromes while supporting broader U.S. market access activities.

What you'll do
  • Provide legal advice on U.S. market access strategies and patient support programs
  • Review and support pricing proposals and market access customer arrangements
  • Advise on federal and state healthcare laws and regulatory requirements
  • Support compliant design and execution of patient engagement initiatives
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to manage legal risk and enable decisions
  • Participate in policy, investigation, and litigation matters as needed


Interested? For this role we're looking for the following

Minimum requirements
  • Juris Doctor degree and active U.S. bar membership
  • 5+ years of legal experience within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
  • 2+ years' experience supporting market access, pricing, or patient support programs
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. federal healthcare laws and regulations
  • Proven ability to communicate legal guidance to non-legal partners

Preferred requirements
  • Experience supporting epilepsy or rare disease therapeutic areas
  • Familiarity with government pricing or reimbursement programs
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.

Unless explicitly stated in the description, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, regardless of your current contractual agreement. If your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss before submitting your application.

Requisition ID: 93016

Recruiter: Lori Hanchett

Hiring Manager: Kaitlyn Findley

Talent Partner: Bénédicte Demoulin

Job Level: MM I

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About UCB

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology. UCB aims to be the patient-preferred biotech leader by delivering medicines and solutions that improve lives. The company is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, with approximately 7,500 employees in over 40 countries. UCB is listed on Euronext Brussels (symbol: UCB).
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1928
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