Associate Director, Market Access Strategy - Liver Portfolio

Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional access planning aligned with brand strategy and portfolio objectives.
- Develop and execute market access strategies for the liver portfolio, including supporting 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 local Market Access activities comply with regulatory agencies, public policies/guidelines, and corporate policies/procedures.
- Lead development of payer communication strategy and value tools.
- Translate clinical and economic data into 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.
- Support multi-level payer engagement strategies for large integrated customers.
- Maintain up-to-date understanding of local payer needs; monitor competitive/regulatory/pricing landscape and adapt strategy.
- Analyze payer trends and coverage decisions to inform brand/portfolio strategy.
- Understand customer motivations and incorporate insights into strategic planning.
- Understand regulatory environment (including programs educating payers on drug safety and appropriate use of Pre-approval Information Exchange and FDAMA 114).
- Collaborate with Brand, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Account Management Finance, Market Research, Legal, Government Affairs, and other teams.
- 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 and manage multiple projects while considering national/global perspectives.
- Take initiative, work within existing management structure, and deliver high-quality work.
- Communicate frequently and effectively with manager and stakeholders.
- Produce clear, concise Word, PowerPoint, and Excel materials.

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 10 years’ experience
OR
- Master’s degree and 8 years’ experience
OR
- PhD and 2 years’ experience

Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, health economics, public health, business, or related field.
- 8+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience in Market Access, payer strategy, HEOR, pricing, or reimbursement.
- Strong understanding of U.S. payer systems and coverage/reimbursement dynamics.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and communication excellence.
- Ability to influence and collaborate without authority.
- Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, MS HEOR).
- Experience in liver diseases/related therapeutic areas.
- Experience with pipeline planning and launch preparedness.
- 10% travel required.
- Foster City based.

People Leader Accountabilities
- Create Inclusion.
- Develop Talent.
- Empower Teams.

Benefits (as stated)
- Benefits package including company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Application Instructions
- Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.