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Associate Director, US Value & Access

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
September 11, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Carlsbad, CA)
Worldwide
Market Access
Role: Associate Director, US Value & Access, responsible for shaping and executing market access strategies for Ionis' innovative RNA therapies in the US. Primary objectives include developing payer and access marketing materials, training field teams, and collaborating with Key Account Managers, Field Access Managers, and other sales and marketing teams to ensure patient access. Responsibilities encompass strategizing access content, aligning communication strategies with payers and institutional decision-makers, leading market analysis, and managing agency partnerships. The role also involves guiding cross-functional teams on access-related tactics, navigating regulatory review processes, and proactively adjusting strategies based on market dynamics. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in health sciences or business, with 12+ years of biopharma experience, including 3+ years in specialty, payer, or access marketing, and experience with product launches in the US, particularly in specialty drugs. Expertise in healthcare landscape, reimbursement, formulary decision-making, and policy analysis is essential. Preferred qualifications include an MBA or advanced degree, knowledge of hospital and health system operations, and experience with Pharmacy Benefit products. High-value specifics include focus on RNA-targeted medicines, gene editing, neurology, cardiology, and late-stage clinical or post-market development. The position reports to the Director, US Value & Access, involves cross-functional collaboration, and is based in the US with potential travel.