Director, Market Access Marketing
About The Position
It’s not often you get the chance to make a real impact on the lives of others, while expanding your own possibilities. You’ll find that rare opportunity at PharmaEssentia. Join us, and let’s transform lives, together. PharmaEssentia Corporation is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical innovator. We are leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver effective new biologics for challenging diseases in the areas of hematology and oncology, with one product approved and a diversifying pipeline. We believe in the potential to improve both health and quality of life for patients with limited options today through the combination of rigorous research and innovative thinking. Founded in 2003 by a team of Taiwanese-American executives and renowned scientists from U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today we are listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 6446) and are expanding our global presence with operations in the U.S., Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and China, along with a world-class biologics production facility in Taichung. The Director, Market Access Marketing will lead the development and execution of integrated access strategies to optimize coverage, reimbursement, and patient access across all payer segments. This role requires a strategic thinker and hands-on operator who can translate complex market dynamics into clear, actionable plans—and execute with speed and precision. The ideal candidate thrives in an agile, launch-oriented environment, demonstrates strong independent judgment, and effectively leads cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority. Reporting to the Head of Marketing, this individual will serve as the central connector across Marketing, Market Access, Sales, Medical, and Patient Services to ensure access strategy is fully integrated into brand execution and delivers measurable business impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 8+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience, including direct Market Access Marketing experience (required)
- Demonstrated ability to own and lead access strategy and execution independently in a complex, cross-functional environment
- Deep understanding of payer landscape, reimbursement dynamics, patient services, and access barriers (e.g., step edits, prior authorizations, hubs)
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and development of customer-facing materials
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD) preferred
- Experience in oncology and/or specialty markets with access complexity strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead development of comprehensive market access strategy across payer, provider, and patient segments, with clear execution plans and defined success metrics
- Translate business objectives into differentiated value propositions tailored to payers, HCPs, GPOs, and health systems
- Apply segmentation, scenario planning, and trade-off decisions to prioritize investments and maximize access impact
- Continuously assess and adapt strategy based on evolving payer dynamics, competitive landscape, and market insights
- Serve as the strategic and operational bridge across National Accounts, GPO, Field Access, Sales, Patient Services, Medical, and Channel teams
- Lead cross-functional alignment to ensure access strategy is embedded across all customer touchpoints and execution channels
- Influence without authority—driving clarity, accountability, and forward momentum across stakeholders
- Partner closely with field teams to ensure access strategy translates into effective pull-through and field execution
- Own development of all market access customer-facing materials and communications (payer, HCP, GPO, field access, patient support)
- Ensure messaging is clear, differentiated, and aligned to value drivers and reimbursement realities
- Lead content through Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review with strong command of compliance requirements
- Build tools and resources that enable field teams to effectively communicate coverage, access, and patient support offerings
- Develop and execute payer engagement strategies, including advisory boards, market research, and targeted initiatives
- Drive pull-through strategies that translate coverage decisions into real-world utilization and patient access
- Support development of business cases and value narratives to inform access opportunities and trade-offs
- Monitor and communicate coverage, policy changes, and reimbursement dynamics to inform strategy and field execution
- Lead planning, execution, and performance tracking of key access initiatives with clear KPIs and accountability
- Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve processes, tools, and execution speed
- Operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities and tight timelines
- Bring forward solutions and recommendations—demonstrating ownership, initiative, and problem-solving mindset
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental and vision coverage
- Generous paid time-off
- 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Monthly cell phone reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
