Associate Director, Market Access Strategy - Liver Portfolio

Role Summary

Associate Director, Market Access Strategy - Liver Portfolio. Lead cross-functional market access strategy and planning for the liver portfolio, including pricing, reimbursement, and access planning. Translate clinical and economic data into payer value propositions, and partner with HEOR, Medical Affairs, and CL&D to define evidence needs and support evidence generation and payer communications. Collaborate with Brand Teams and other functions to align market access activities with brand strategy and portfolio objectives. Location: Foster City. Travel: up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional access planning aligned with brand strategy and portfolio objectives.
• Develop and execute market access strategies for the liver portfolio, including pricing, reimbursement, and access planning.
• Assess evolving payer, competitive, and policy landscapes to identify risks and opportunities.
• Monitor payer trends and develop actionable strategic recommendations.
• Support processes enabling brand teams to integrate payer insights into brand planning.
• Ensure that local Market Access activities comply with regulatory agencies, public policies/guidelines, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Lead the development of payer communication strategy and value tools.
• Translate clinical and economic data into compelling payer value propositions.
• Partner with HEOR and Medical Affairs to define evidence needs and support evidence generation plans.
• Partner with CL&D to support Account Management training and payer communication.
• Strategically support multi-level payer engagement strategies for large integrated customers.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of local payer needs and monitor the future landscape in order to adapt company strategy to emerging trends in the reimbursement and drug pricing landscape.
• Analyze payer trends and coverage decisions to inform brand and portfolio strategy.
• Understand customer motivations and incorporate insights into strategic planning.
• Understanding of regulatory environment including programs designed to educate payers on drug safety and appropriate use of Pre-approval Information Exchange and FDAMA 114.
• Collaborate across Brand Teams, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Account Management Finance, Market Research, Legal, Government Affairs, and other functional teams to reflect all relevant current and projected market dynamics.
• Serve as a liaison across HQ and field-based teams to streamline communication.
• Support special initiatives such as data partnerships and population-based programs.
• Role Expectations: Prioritize tasks, organize and manage multiple projects while maintaining awareness of national and global perspectives and objectives.
• Role Expectations: Take initiative, work within the existing management structure, and consistently deliver high-quality work products.
• Role Expectations: Communicate frequently and effectively with managers and stakeholders.
• Role Expectations: Produce well-written documents, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel spreadsheets that communicate key points clearly and concisely.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years’ Experience
• Required: Master’s Degree and Eight Years’ Experience
• Required: PhD and Two Years’ Experience
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in life sciences, health economics, public health, business, or related field.
• Preferred: Strong track-record with 8+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience in Market Access, payer strategy, HEOR, pricing, or reimbursement.
• Preferred: Strong understanding of U.S. payer systems and coverage/reimbursement dynamics.
• Preferred: Demonstrated strategic thinking and communication excellence.
• Preferred: Ability to influence and collaborate across teams without authority.
• Preferred: Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, MS HEOR).
• Preferred: Experience in liver diseases or related therapeutic areas.
• Preferred: Experience with pipeline planning and launch preparedness.
• Preferred: Travel up to 10%.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and communication excellence.
• Ability to translate clinical and economic data into payer value propositions.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams without formal authority.
• Experience supporting HEOR, Medical Affairs, and payer communications.
• Understanding of U.S. payer systems and coverage dynamics.
• Cross-functional collaboration and project leadership.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in life sciences, health economics, public health, business, or related field.
• Master's Degree (e.g., MBA, MPH, PharmD, MS HEOR) preferred.
• PhD in a related field preferred.