Associate Director, US Value and Access Strategy, Enzyme Therapies
About The Position
This is an exciting opportunity to partner closely with the rapidly growing US Enzyme Therapies Business Unit (BU) and to provide strategic input. As part of the US Pricing, Access, Value and Evidence (PAVE) team, the Associate Director, Market Access Strategy will drive US value, access, and reimbursement strategies to enable timely and sustainable patient access, coverage, and reimbursement for 2-3 disease areas within the Enzyme Therapies BU. Reporting to the Sr. Director, U.S. Value and Access Strategy Lead, Enzyme Therapies, this individual will play a critical role in aligning cross functional teams, managing payer and channel strategies, and shaping the external market access environment to support product value and commercial success. This position works closely with multiple stakeholders within the commercial, medical affairs, and key corporate functions to objectively evaluate the US coverage and reimbursement environment and providing subject matter expertise to influence commercial planning and market entry plans. The position proactively identifies access issues and opportunities and collaborates with cross-functional leadership teams to develop and execute strategies that address barriers and enable market access success.
Requirements
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in US market access, managed markets, payer strategy or related pharmaceutical functions.
- Deep understanding of U.S. healthcare system, reimbursement mechanisms, and payer landscape.
- Deep understanding of health policy & health system environment for transformative and rare therapies.
- Superior problem-solving skills, including demonstrated capability of applying previous experience to complex policy issues.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, influence, strategic and analytical skills are required.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Nice To Haves
- US launch experience in specialty therapeutics (Oncology, rare disease, immunology)
- Experience with Medicare Part B/D, Medicaid and commercial payers
- Familiarity with ICER, QALY models, and evidence-based value frameworks
- Understanding of value-based contracting and innovative reimbursement models
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute U.S. market access strategies to support on-market products and new product launches.
- Lead payer engagement strategy, including national and regional commercial payers, PBMS, Medicare and Medicaid, for 2-3 Disease Areas.
- Partner with pricing, HEOR, government affairs, patient services and field access teams to develop compelling value propositions and evidence plans.
- Oversee the development of access-related tools and resources (AMCP dossiers, Payer value proposition decks, Health Care Economic Information for payers), including managing external agency vendors and acting as the Payer Marketing Lead.
- Collaborate closely with the sales, marketing, medical affairs, and legal teams to ensure alignment on strategy and execution, representing PAVE at cross-functional forums
- Support contracting strategy development and assist with negotiations as needed.
- Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants and payer advisors.
- Analyze access and utilization data to inform strategy and measure performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
