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Senior Director, Head of Care Pathway Optimization

Ipsen
September 01, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
Worldwide
Market Access
Role: Senior Director, Head of Care Pathway Optimization, responsible for developing and leading a strategic function aimed at accelerating diagnosis and improving care pathways for rare diseases across the U.S. Responsibilities: establish vision, strategy, operating model; build and lead a scalable team; develop innovative programs and partnerships with healthcare systems, HCP groups, IDNs, academic centers, and providers; leverage data and analytics to inform initiatives; align cross-functional teams (Commercial, Medical, Value & Access, etc.); influence enterprise priorities and portfolio planning. Requirements: 15+ years in pharma/biotech/medical devices with extensive health system expertise; 5+ years leading teams in care pathway, patient journey, or institutional engagement strategies; deep understanding of healthcare data, care delivery models, and provider economics; proven partnership development with IDNs and provider groups; bachelor's degree required, advanced degrees preferred. HighValue: focus on rare diseases, care pathway optimization, health system engagement, data-driven decision making, cross-functional leadership, strategic partnerships, and transformation initiatives within a complex matrix environment. WorkSetup: Not specified.