Director, Market Access Payer Accounts - Northeast

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Market Access Payer Accounts - Northeast to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This role will drive payer account strategy across the Northeast, with a strong focus on market access, reimbursement, and coverage outcomes. The position partners closely with internal commercial, medical, and patient support teams to improve access for patients and ensure alignment on payer priorities. It also requires building trusted relationships with national and regional payers while navigating the evolving U.S. healthcare access landscape.

Responsibilities

• Establish and deepen relationships with health insurers, PBMs, and key decision makers
• Influence policies and contracts to ensure timely coverage and reimbursement
• Implement market access strategies and resolve access issues
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs to communicate product value to payers
• Support Patient Services in resolving coverage issues for patients
• Assist Regional Sales teams with strategies based on payer coverage
• Lead discussions to align on access and reimbursement strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
• 5+ years of account management experience in the oncology access marketplace
• Proven success engaging with U.S. payers, MACs, PBMs, and IDNs
• Strong understanding of the U.S. healthcare payer and access landscape and regulatory environment
• Excellent strategic thinking, leadership, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility within specified states
• Opportunity to lead and influence market access strategies
• Engagement with a variety of national and regional payers
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive product success
• Professional development opportunities in a high-performance culture

Pay

$197,000 – $246,500 annually

Schedule

Remote position; U.S.-based candidates only. No visa sponsorship available.