Director, U.S. Market Access Strategy- Lupus Franchise
About The Position
About This Role We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of U.S. Market Access Marketing to lead the development and execution of the U.S. market access launch plan for two high-priority pipeline assets in lupus. This is a critical leadership role responsible for shaping comprehensive access strategies, payer engagement, and cross-functional alignment to ensure successful, timely product commercialization. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of bringing innovative therapies to patients while shaping access strategies from the ground up. You will join a purpose-driven team that values innovation, collaboration, and patient-centric thinking. What You’ll Do Develop pre- and post-launch payer value propositions, messaging, and promotional materials (both branded and unbranded) tailored to key customer segments (e.g., payers, IDNs, GPOs). Shape the development of pricing and contracting strategies , ensuring market competitiveness and payer acceptance. Define and execute strategies for buy-and-bill environments , including physician-administered settings. Support the evaluation of trade and distribution models to optimize patient access and product availability. Partner with medical and HEOR to support the development of evidence generation plans aligned with payer needs. Lead market research and competitive intelligence to inform access strategies and positioning. Monitor evolving reimbursement and policy landscapes and integrate insights into access strategies. Drive cross-functional collaboration across global value and access and several U.S. teams including pricing, HEOR, trade & distribution, field access, medical regulatory, legal, training and commercial brand marketing teams. Recruit, coach and develop future market access marketing talent. Who You Are The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in payer marketing, pricing, trade & distribution, and buy-and-bill models, with a proven ability to drive results through collaboration and broad commercial strategic thinking. This role requires a hands-on leader who can operate both strategically and tactically to deliver impact across the full market access spectrum.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in U.S. market access, payer marketing, pricing, or related fields within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
- Proven experience leading market access launch strategies for pipeline or newly launched products.
- Deep understanding of buy-and-bill reimbursement pathways, including provider dynamics and payer policy considerations.
- Strong knowledge of payer landscape, policy trends, trade & distribution models, and pricing frameworks.
- Exceptional leadership and cross-functional team management skills.
- Strategic mindset with strong analytical and communication capabilities.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
Responsibilities
- Develop pre- and post-launch payer value propositions, messaging, and promotional materials (both branded and unbranded) tailored to key customer segments (e.g., payers, IDNs, GPOs).
- Shape the development of pricing and contracting strategies , ensuring market competitiveness and payer acceptance.
- Define and execute strategies for buy-and-bill environments , including physician-administered settings.
- Support the evaluation of trade and distribution models to optimize patient access and product availability.
- Partner with medical and HEOR to support the development of evidence generation plans aligned with payer needs.
- Lead market research and competitive intelligence to inform access strategies and positioning.
- Monitor evolving reimbursement and policy landscapes and integrate insights into access strategies.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration across global value and access and several U.S. teams including pricing, HEOR, trade & distribution, field access, medical regulatory, legal, training and commercial brand marketing teams.
- Recruit, coach and develop future market access marketing talent.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
