Head of Medical Access

Role Summary

Head of Medical Access is a leadership role responsible for developing the US medical access strategy in collaboration with US Market Access & Reimbursement (MA&R). Leads a team of National and Regional Medical Account Directors (MADs) who serve as scientific and strategic partners to US healthcare systems and payer organizations, integrating scientific engagement, HEOR, and access strategies across national and regional levels to support Biogen’s therapeutic areas and pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the US medical access strategy in close collaboration with MA&R across all TAs and pipeline.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of National and Regional MADs to ensure consistent execution of medical engagement strategies across all payer segments.
• Set strategic direction and oversee execution of US HEOR-Access medical strategies, ensuring alignment with therapeutic area priorities and access goals.
• Ensure the MAD team delivers high-quality scientific exchange and communicates HEOR and real-world evidence (RWE) to payer stakeholders, including clinical teams, PBMs, SPPs, and IDNs.
• Drive medical excellence through clear performance goals, strategic engagement, and continuous improvement via metrics, training, and collaboration.
• Represent the MAD team in internal forums and with senior leadership to advocate for resources, share insights, and align on enterprise priorities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional field and home office colleagues to meet customer needs with high-quality, customer-focused support.
• Serve as a key member of the North America Medical Extended Leadership Team, contributing to departmental strategy, capability building, and cross-functional alignment.

Qualifications

• Required: Advanced scientific or clinical degree (MD, Pharm.D., Ph.D., DNP).
• Required: Minimum 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within Medical Affairs, Market Access, or Managed Markets.
• Required: Proven experience working with national and regional payer organizations.
• Required: Deep understanding of medical engagement, healthcare/pharmaceutical environment, regulatory environment, field medical operations, scientific communication, and compliance.
• Required: Performance oriented with business acumen, a focus on customer experience, and a patient-centric approach.
• Required: Ability to travel up to 50% and work independently in a field-based role.
• Required: Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid Driver‚Äôs License and an acceptable driving record.
• Preferred: Clinical experience and subject matter expertise in neurology and/or immunology.
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive strategic alignment.

Skills

• Strategic leadership in managed markets, medical affairs, and payer engagement.
• Talent development and high-performing team building.
• Cross-functional collaboration and effective scientific communication.

Education

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree as listed in Required Qualifications.

Additional Requirements

• Travel up to 50% and field-based work as part of role demands.