Director Global Market Access PAH & Rare Diseases

Job Description

Director, Global Market Access will play a leadership role in developing and executing an integrated global market access, pricing and reimbursement strategy for key pipeline assets. In this role, the Director will contribute to the development and execution of global market access strategy, payer value proposition, pricing strategy, and payer stakeholder communication tools in collaboration with Commercial, R&D, Value and Implementation, Medical Affairs, Policy, Communications and regional and country teams. This role will report to the Executive Director, Global Market Access, Pulmonary Hypertension & Rare Disease.

Responsibilities

• Develop global payer pricing and access strategy, and value proposition for key pipeline assets, ensuring access considerations are integrated into global access plans and taking informed positions related to price, value and affordability challenges at the appropriate time of product development and launch.
• Partner closely with the cross functional team including marketing and Product Development Teams (PDTs), (ex. clinical, OR and medical affairs), regional and country teams to ensure patient access objectives and strategy are linked to clinical development, commercial and value evidence plans.
• Synthesize and communicate payer customer insights to inform current and future access strategy, including access opportunities and risks by country archetype. This includes conducting payer market research and analysis of payer landscape and competition.
• Co-lead with V&I the 4th hurdle framework assessments to inform access strategy and evidence generation plans.
• Develop global pricing strategy, product value scenarios and negotiation strategies in support of Global, Regional, Country plans.
• Collaborate with Regional access, pricing and affordability solutions teams within GMAx to inform access strategy development.
• Provide access assumptions into business development assessments on an ad-hoc basis.
• Collaborate with Policy colleagues in the assessment of and development of action plan to shape the value frameworks and other policies impacting value assessment.
• Lead the development of value communication resources, including payer value deck and other access resources.

Position Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in one or more of these areas: market access, pricing/reimbursement, health policy and/or health economics, sales and marketing (or equivalent roles), market research
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems, reimbursement methods, and policy issues, including health technology assessments of major countries
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience successfully leading cross functional matrix teams
• Demonstrated innovative mindset and high level of comfort working in a white space environment that is necessary for innovation
• Demonstrated ability to understand, develop and communicate scientific based strategies and messages
• Excellent interpersonal skills; strong influencing, negotiating, conflict resolution skills
• Comfort and confidence in working with diverse teams and backgrounds; routinely demonstrates inclusive behaviors; actively seeks out diverse perspectives and experiences
• Strong commercial orientation and business acumen
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong project management and operational skills

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Knowledge and experience in multiple therapeutic areas, preferably cardiovascular or chronic care
• Prior experience developing global business strategy
• Knowledgeable about health economic tools and techniques

Education Minimum Requirement

• Required: BA/BS
• Preferred: Master’s degree in business administration, health policy, or health economics

Required Skills: Business Administration, Business Administration, Business Development, Clinical Development, Conflict Resolution, Consulting, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Executive Presence, Global Market, Healthcare Reimbursement, Health Care Systems, Health Economics, Health Policy Research, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Market Access, Market Access Strategies, Market Development, Market Research, Medical Affairs, Negotiation Tactics, Pricing Processes, Pricing Strategies, Professional Networking, Project Management, Results-Oriented

Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply here; Current Contingent Workers apply here

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please contact us if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit the EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement pages. We encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

U.S. Hybrid Work Model: Employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid schedule; specifics may vary by site. This does not apply to field-based, facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based roles, or roles designated as remote.

The salary range for this role is $190,800.00 - $300,300.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at the company compensation page.

You can apply for this role through the company careers site (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws.

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Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: Domestic/International

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: 25%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: 1st - Day

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): NA

Job Posting End Date: 03/19/2026

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