Director, Value & Access (USA Rare Disease)

Alfasigma • Morristown, MN

1d • $200,000 - $250,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Alfasigma is a global healthcare company with a focus on Gastrointestinal (GI) health, experiencing significant growth and expansion into rare and specialty segments. As part of this growth, they are seeking a Director, Value & Access to join the USA Rare Disease team (Intercept Pharmaceuticals subsidiary). This role is responsible for developing and executing integrated market access strategies to optimize patient access, reimbursement, and product value throughout the product lifecycle. The Director will partner across various departments including Commercial, Brand Marketing, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Pricing, Regulatory, Legal, Government Affairs, Patient Services, and Sales to ensure market access considerations are integrated into strategic planning and commercialization. The role involves translating payer insights, health policy trends, and customer needs into actionable strategies to enhance formulary positioning, demonstrate value, and improve patient access. Additionally, the Director will lead external agency partners in developing value communications and payer engagement tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10+ years of progressive experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry
• Significant experience in Market Access, Value & Access, Commercial Strategy, or related commercial functions
• Demonstrated success supporting pharmaceutical product launches and commercialization
• Strong understanding of US payer landscape, reimbursement systems, pricing, contracting, and healthcare policy
• Experience partnering with HEOR, Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Brand teams
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
• Experience managing external agencies and strategic partners
• Learning agility and ‘scalability’ to take on increasing responsibility as Alfasigma grows
• Consistent demonstration and embodiment of our Corporate Beliefs: Passion for Innovation; Think Big, Act Small; Learn to Dare; and Teams Build the Future
• Ability to have fun and thrive in a growing, diverse, and inclusive work environment

Nice To Haves

• MBA, MPH, PharmD, MS, or other advanced degree preferred
• Ability to work onsite in the Morristown, NJ office on a hybrid basis highly preferred (minimum 3 days per week); may be willing to consider highly qualified remote candidates

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive market access strategies that support successful product launches and lifecycle management.
• Integrate payer, provider, patient, and health system insights into brand strategy and commercial decision-making.
• Identify market dynamics, reimbursement trends, policy changes, and competitive developments that influence access and brand performance.
• Provide strategic recommendations to Brand Leadership Teams regarding access risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the Value & Access representative on cross-functional brand teams.
• Partner closely with Brand Marketing, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Pricing, Government Affairs, Regulatory, Legal, Sales Leadership, Patient Services, and Commercial Operations.
• Ensure alignment between commercial strategy, clinical evidence, pricing, and market access objectives.
• Influence strategic decisions through collaboration and executive-level communication.
• Lead development of compelling payer value propositions supported by clinical, economic, and real-world evidence.
• Partner with HEOR to prioritize evidence generation that addresses payer and health technology assessment needs.
• Guide development of AMCP dossiers, payer value stories, budget impact models, and economic communications.
• Ensure all value communications accurately reflect product differentiation and address customer evidence requirements.
• Lead market access planning for product launches and new indications.
• Develop launch readiness plans, payer engagement strategies, reimbursement resources, and access communications.
• Identify access barriers and implement proactive solutions that support successful commercialization.
• Collaborate with Commercial Excellence and Brand teams to establish launch metrics and monitor performance.
• Develop strategies that address the evolving needs of commercial health plans, Medicare, Medicaid, PBMs, integrated delivery networks, health systems, and employer customers.
• Utilize payer insights and customer feedback to refine engagement strategies and value messaging.
• Support field market access teams through strategic guidance and development of customer-facing resources.
• Lead external agency partners responsible for market access communications, payer marketing, market research, analytics, and strategic consulting.
• Establish clear strategic direction, prioritize initiatives, and ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based materials.
• Manage agency performance, project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Contribute to the annual brand planning process, portfolio strategy, and long-range commercial planning.
• Manage Value & Access project budgets and external vendor relationships.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and recommend initiatives that maximize business impact and return on investment.
• Present market access strategies and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Translate complex healthcare policy, reimbursement, and competitive information into actionable business insights.
• Influence key stakeholders through data-driven recommendations and strategic leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• Extensive opportunities for professional growth and development
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Rewards and recognition program
• Health care benefits (medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision insurance)
• Short and long-term disability coverage provided
• Plan coverage for domestic partners
• Paid parental leave benefits and adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• A generous Paid Time Off program that includes 20 vacation days, 11 holidays, 4 personal days, and 2 volunteer days per calendar year
• Numerous well-being and work/life programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director