Director, Market Access Marketing

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S.. Focused on oncology, urology, women’s health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS, the company offers marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early‑to‑late‑stage investigational assets. Visit our website for more information.

Sumitomo Pharma America is seeking an experienced Director of Market Access Marketing to lead the development and execution of access‑focused marketing strategies for GEMTESA, an FDA‑approved therapy for overactive bladder (OAB) & benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This role will evolve new strategies across payers, organized customers and providers, and ensure patient access.

Travel: up to 35%

Key Responsibilities

• Access Marketing Strategy: Develop and execute U.S. market access marketing strategies aligned with product commercialization plans and lifecycle stages.
• Payer & Provider Engagement Tools: Design and deliver unbranded and branded tools, value propositions, and communications to support access and reimbursement.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership: Partner with Market Access, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Sales, Legal, and Regulatory Affairs to align and execute integrated launch and access strategies.
• Sales Enablement: Collaborate with sales leadership to ensure pull‑through of access strategies via training, messaging, and resources for account teams.
• Patient Access Programs: Support design and communication of patient assistance programs, hub services, and affordability offerings.
• Landscape Assessment: Monitor competitive market access trends, pricing dynamics, and reimbursement policy changes in the OAB/BPH markets.
• Customer Insights: Leverage customer, payer, and channel insights to inform access positioning and tactics.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage brand access marketing budgets and ensure efficient allocation of resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years in market access marketing, commercial strategy, or sales leadership in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience in Market Access Marketing, Account Management, Contracting or brand marketing.
• Strong understanding of U.S. payer landscape, provider reimbursement, and patient access pathways.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence without authority.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and strategic planning skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Familiarity with value frameworks, payer evidence requirements, and HEOR integration.
• Strong analytical mindset and comfort working in evolving or ambiguous environments.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range is $214,480 to $268,100. Total rewards include merit‑based increases, short‑term incentive plan participation, 401(k) plan, medical/dental/vision/life disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, sick time, and other benefits. Compensation is based on experience, skills, education, and other qualifying factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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