Director, US Market Access Strategy
Job Family:
Strategy & Transformation Consulting Travel Required:
Up to 50% Clearance Required:
None
What You Will Do:
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Lead the development and execution of US market access strategy to support brand objectives and patient access goals.
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Partner cross-functionally with marketing, value and evidence, medical, regulatory, sales, and finance teams to shape access and reimbursement strategies.
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Assess payer landscape, coverage, coding, reimbursement, and policy trends to identify risks, opportunities, and strategic actions.
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Develop value propositions, access narratives, payer materials, and strategic recommendations that support product uptake and reimbursement.
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Guide preparation for pricing, contracting, and access-related decisions in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
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Monitor competitor and market dynamics, synthesize insights, and translate findings into actionable market access plans.
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Represent US market access strategy in internal governance forums and support senior leadership decision-making with clear recommendations and analyses.
What You Will Need:
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Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in business, life sciences, public health, pharmacy, or a related field preferred.
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10+ years of relevant experience in market access, payer strategy, pricing, reimbursement, HEOR, or related pharmaceutical/biotech commercial functions.
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Demonstrated experience developing and executing US market access strategies for specialty, branded, or launch-stage products.
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Strong understanding of the US payer environment, including commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, PBM, and provider reimbursement dynamics.
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Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
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Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
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Experience translating complex data and payer insights into clear business recommendations.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
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Advanced degree such as MBA, PharmD, MPH, MS, or PhD.
- Experience in oncology, immunology, rare
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disease, or other specialty therapeutic areas.
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Launch experience with new products in the US market access environment.
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Experience with pricing strategy, contracting, and payer value communication.
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Knowledge of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) and real-world evidence.
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Experience leading teams or mentoring junior colleagues.
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Experience working in a global or highly matrixed organization.
The annual salary range for this position is $226,000.00-$376,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
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Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
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Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
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Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
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Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
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Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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