Senior Director, Patient Access Lead (East & West)

Role Summary

Senior Director, Patient Access Lead to establish and lead a critical function in preparing for the successful launch of lonvo-z, our groundbreaking investigational therapy in phase 3 for hereditary angioedema (HAE). A career-defining opportunity to lead the first commercialization of an in vivo one-time CRISPR-based therapy, building and inspiring high-performing teams while navigating uncharted territory in genetic medicine.

Responsibilities

• Patient Access/ Field Reimbursement Leadership
  • Build and lead a high-performing field reimbursement/patient access team to proactively support providers and patients in overcoming access and reimbursement challenges.
  • Develop strategic solutions to address coverage, coding, and payment issues related to lonvo-z.
  • Work closely with Strategic Account Leads, Payer Account Team, Hub, and case managers to mitigate barriers to access.
  • Lead team through center profiling to assess access readiness for activation and launch.
  • Work with payers, providers, and patient advocacy groups to ensure lonvo-z is accessible and affordable.
  • Contribute to the creation of reimbursement tools, resources, and educational materials to support field teams and provider partners.
  • Contribute to the development of patient access manager training materials and onboard the newly created team.

• Access and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as the primary liaison with external stakeholders to foster collaboration and address barriers.
  • Partner with market access and policy lead to monitor and respond to changes in reimbursement environments and healthcare policies.
  • Advocate for patients and providers by addressing challenges related to patient access and site readiness.

• Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Team leadership and development: recruit and hire high-caliber talent; manage and mentor the patient access team; set KPIs; provide updates to executive leadership on site readiness and access-related progress.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of infusion-based therapies, site operations, reimbursement implications, billing & coding, and payer dynamics in the U.S. healthcare system.
• Ability to navigate CGT reimbursement complexities such as single case agreements.
• Proven ability to develop and implement access site readiness strategies and resolve reimbursement challenges.
• Strong leadership skills with experience building and managing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across a diverse stakeholder landscape.
• Results-driven self-starter with accountability and cross-functional collaboration.
• Organized, flexible, and adaptable; comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Familiarity with healthcare compliance regulations and payer reimbursement policies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for complex access and operational challenges.
• Collaborate with HR to attract, hire, develop, and motivate top talent; establish high performance standards.
• Proven track record of establishing new functions and organizational capabilities; budget and resourcing oversight.
• Experience introducing novel approaches to accelerate delivery of innovative therapies.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% to engage with sites, field teams, and stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, healthcare administration, or related field; Advanced degree preferred (MBA, PharmD).
• 10+ years in access site readiness, field reimbursement, or market access in biopharma/healthcare; 3-5 years in field reimbursement leadership.
• Prior US launch experience required.
• Experience with cell and gene therapy or other highly specialized therapies; experience in competitive rare diseases and HAE preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, healthcare administration, or related field. Advanced degree preferred (MBA, PharmD).

Additional Requirements

• Travel up to 60% as needed to engage with sites, field teams, and stakeholders.