Make your mark for patients
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.
Who You’ll Work With
You will work closely with colleagues across Market Access, Pricing, Patient Engagement, Government Affairs, and Commercial teams, partnering with leaders who are passionate about improving patient access to innovative therapies. You will be part of a collaborative legal team that values integrity, practical problem‑solving, and strong business partnership.
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
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
Compensation
This position reasonably anticipated base salary range is $180,800 - $237,300. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge, skills, experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.
Employment Eligibility
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self‑identify during the application process. Provision of self‑identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.
