Executive Director, Market Access

Overview

AJMC has had a significant presence in managed care for 30 years and has evolved its offerings to support market access efforts from prelaunch to postlaunch and throughout product lifecycles. We're seeking a seasoned, entrepreneurial Market Access Agency Lead to build and scale a best-in-class team focused on helping life sciences companies navigate the evolving market access landscape.

Agency Leadership & Growth

• Define and execute an agency-level strategic vision, service offerings, and operating model
• Build and lead a high-performing cross-functional team (account, strategy, content, creative, medical, etc.)
• Establish scalable internal processes for project management, client service, and quality control

Client Development & Partnerships

• Lead new business development efforts—including outreach, proposal development, and pitch delivery
• Serve as senior point of contact for key clients and prospects, delivering strategic guidance across payer, provider, and policy audiences
• Cultivate partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotech clients focused on pricing, reimbursement, HEOR, and access strategy

Market Access Expertise

• Translate complex access, reimbursement, and policy issues into actionable strategy and compelling deliverables
• Lead development of access-focused messaging platforms, value proposition tools, AMCP dossiers, stakeholder engagement plans, and pull-through resources
• Stay ahead of market access trends (e.g., CMS policy, PBM shifts, VBC, copay accumulators) and apply insights to agency strategy and client work

Operational Execution

• Own P&L accountability and drive agency profitability and growth targets
• Build infrastructure (CRM, workflow tools, SOPs) needed to support scale
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards, especially in promotional medical communications

Qualifications

• 10+ years in healthcare marketing or consulting, with at least 5 years focused on market access
• Proven success building or significantly scaling an agency, consultancy, or business unit
• Deep knowledge of US payer and reimbursement landscape; comfort working across therapeutic areas
• Strong client leadership and team-building experience
• Excellent communication and strategic storytelling skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make decisive moves

PREFERRED

• Advanced degree in health policy, public health, business, or life sciences (MS, MBA, MPH, PharmD)

Compensation Range

$150,000 – $250,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Eligible for annual company bonus program or commission incentive based on role.

Benefits Overview

• Hybrid work schedule
• Health insurance through Cigna (medical & dental)
• Vision coverage through VSP
• Pharmacy benefits through Optum
• RxFSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Purpose FSA options
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Pet discount program with PetAssure
• Norton LifeLock identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through NYLGBS
• Fertility benefits through Progyny
• Commuter benefits
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Risk Management Services (RMS) insurance
• Supplemental Aflac coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Discounts and rewards through BenefitHub

Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent care, and transit expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) contributions
• Dependent Care FSA for childcare expenses
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance (Universal Life)
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and mental health services
• Short-Term