Director, Payer Strategy, Marketing and Policy
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Company Overview
Dyne Therapeutics is focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. We develop therapeutics that target muscle and the central nervous system (CNS) to address the root cause of disease. Our clinical programs include myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), and Pompe disease. Learn more at .
Role Summary
The Director of Payer Marketing, Strategy and Policy brings extensive Market Access strategic experience to Dyne’s first product launches in neuromuscular disease, initially focusing on launch readiness and commercialization of our lead assets in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and myotonic dystrophy Type I (DM1). The Director develops and implements Access strategies and tactics across Payer, Field Reimbursement, and Patient Support Services, collaborating with Legal, Compliance, Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Patient Services, Commercial Operations, and other stakeholders. The role ensures efficient and seamless access to HCPs, patients, payers, and other key stakeholders, supports state Medicaid and federal policy impact analysis, and works with outside partners to influence change. The position is based in Waltham, MA.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support development of Payer Value Propositions and associated resources. Craft compelling, evidence‑based value propositions tailored to payers (commercial, Medicare, Medicaid) and align messaging with product clinical, economic, and humanistic value.
- Create Access Marketing Tools & Resources. Develop payer‑facing materials such as unmet need, PIE decks, value decks, and objection handlers while informing AMCP dossier and HEOR material development. Ensure materials comply with regulatory and legal standards.
- Market Access Strategy Development. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (e.g., HEOR, Pricing, Medical Affairs, Sales) to build payer strategy across the product lifecycle.
- Support Pricing & Contracting Strategy. Provide US payer perspective to guide contract pull‑through strategies.
- Payer & Stakeholder Engagement. Support Account Directors and Field Access teams with payer engagement initiatives.
- Develop customized tools and communication strategies for key stakeholders (payers, IDNs, ACOs).
- Partner with Patient Support, Marketing, Commercial Analytics and Sales to monitor, assess and evolve the distribution strategy and tactics to ensure objectives are met and exceeded.
- Develop HCP and patient‑facing resources in support of Patient Support Services and Distribution, including services across Hub, Financial Assistance, and product access.
- Training & Enablement. Train Market Access and Sales teams on payer messaging, tools, and tactics. Create and maintain access marketing training content.
- Develop and execute a strategic plan for state‑level policy engagement to overcome any patient access hurdles that may impact patient access to product in FFS Medicaid. Work with outside partners to stay abreast of state issues and programs that impact patient access.
Education, Knowledge & Skill Requirements
- BA/BS degree required; advanced degree (MBA, PhD, PharmD) preferred.
- 10+ years of biopharmaceutical experience required, with deep knowledge of current US pharmaceutical payer, patient support, and distribution processes.
- Previous rare disease experience and Buy‑and‑Bill models, including infusion products, preferred.
- Demonstrated access marketing experience in process development for coordination with Payers, HUB, co‑pay, distribution, and other patient service providers.
- Influential personality with the ability to simplify and clarify complex issues for diverse audiences.
- Experience and understanding of federal and state policy, coverage, coding and reimbursement for buy‑and‑bill products and infused therapies.
- Enterprise mindset that brings culture and values to everyday activities.
- Experience in a small, rapidly growing biotech with a solutions‑oriented mentality.
- Demonstrates an authentic willingness and capability to roll up sleeves rather than rely on others for delivery.
- Ability to travel to meet business objectives.
Salary: $210,000 - $252,000 USD.
Dyne Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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