Vice President, US Patient Access

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Vice President, US Patient Access to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This leader will guide the U.S. patient access function with a focus on improving reimbursement, affordability, and access execution across the portfolio. The role will partner closely with Sales Leadership, field teams, payer stakeholders, and support-service functions to remove barriers that can affect patient and provider experience. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial leadership, analytical rigor, and a deep understanding of specialty pharmaceutical access dynamics.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Lead the U.S. Patient Access organization and set vision and performance expectations.
• Own portfolio access performance and analytics to resolve access barriers.
• Manage payer and field access teams for patient support and reimbursement.
• Translate product strategies into effective access execution with Sales Leadership.
• Oversee patient and provider experience, including hub services and affordability programs.
• Lead contracting administration, rebate adjudication, and financial controls.
• Ensure compliance, risk management, and program integrity across services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive biopharmaceutical experience in patient access, reimbursement, or commercial operations.
• Proven success in leading commercial organizations and resolving access barriers.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen related to budget management and contracting processes.
• Experience in rare disease or specialty pharmaceuticals preferred.

Benefits

• Premium health benefits for employees and dependents.
• Wellness and employee support programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.

Pay

Compensation: $285,000 – $385,000 annually