Director, U.S. Market Access Strategy, Neuropsychiatry Franchise
About The Position
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of U.S. Market Access Value Strategy to lead and execute market access strategy, marketing, and operational initiatives for a new medication for the treatment of Post-Partum Depression (PPD). This role is instrumental in ensuring optimal patient access, reimbursement, and continuity of care from prescription to dose. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of U.S. market access dynamics and has hands-on experience navigating the complexities of specialty distribution and patient access programs. 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 .
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD) strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical market access, pricing, reimbursement, or related commercial functions.
- Proven experience leading access strategy for specialty products brands, preferably with complex fulfillment models.
- Deep understanding of the U.S. healthcare ecosystem, including payers, PBMs, and specialty distribution.
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
- Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging insights to shape strategy and improve outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- Experience launching or managing products with complex Rx to dose pathways.
- Strategic thinker who can operate both at the tactical and enterprise level.
- High level of comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Experience with controlled substances
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive market access strategies to support the neuropsychology brands across commercial and government payer segments.
- Lead cross-functional planning and execution across payer, provider, and patient access channels to optimize the brand’s uptake and adherence.
- Define and drive the contracting strategy in collaboration with pricing, legal, and finance to align with market dynamics and brand goals.
- Lead the development and oversight of market access marketing tools and payer value propositions tailored to key customer segments (e.g., payers, PBMs, and specialty pharmacies).
- Partner with brand marketing to ensure access-related messaging is integrated across HCP and patient campaigns.
- Oversee the creation of payer education materials, value decks, and reimbursement support tools.
- Monitor evolving reimbursement and policy landscapes and integrate insights into access strategies.
- Work closely with Trade & Distribution to ensure distribution models support optimal patient access and minimize disruptions.
- Collaborate with the Patient Access and Distribution teams to streamline the Rx to Dose journey, identifying and removing friction points in the access process.
- Partner with all field teams to monitor performance, resolve escalations, and enhance real-time support models.
- Serve as the primary market access lead in cross-functional brand teams, ensuring access considerations are integrated into launch and lifecycle plans.
- Collaborate closely with Insights & Analytics to track access KPIs, understand patient journeys, and inform strategic decisions.
- Support the development and execution of training for internal stakeholders and field teams regarding access strategy, tools, and messaging.
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
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
