Senior Director, Market Access Strategy, CVRM
AstraZeneca
Summary
Lead US market access strategy for multiple brands in the CVRM portfolio, driving continued growth while spearheading access strategy development for an upcoming specialty pipeline launch. Balance protecting and defending in-market access for an established specialty brand with building the pricing, contracting, and payer strategy foundation for a new product launch.
Job description
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops and leads Brand Access strategies that improve patient access and support business goals
- Understands the clinical and market environment and uses evidence and insights to guide strategy and decisions
- Creates a clear value story for payers, providers, and other key customers
- Understands the US Market Access landscape, including payers, pricing, contracting, distribution, policy, and regulatory considerations
- Anticipates changes in the market and adapts strategies quickly based on performance, customer needs, and emerging trends
- Turns strategy into action, using data, technology, and innovative approaches to improve access and business results
- Builds strong partnerships across Brand, Medical, HEOR, Pricing, Field Access, Policy, and other key stakeholders
- Builds and leads a high-performing team by setting clear expectations, developing talent, empowering others, and driving accountability
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business, marketing or the sciences
- 8+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical / biopharmaceutical market
- 5 years of Commercial Experience
- Strong understanding of US market access landscape; legal / regulatory environment for biopharmaceuticals; local healthcare system pricing and reimbursement
- Proven track record of consistent achievement or overachievement in developing and delivering strategic and operational plans within a therapeutic or business area
- Demonstrated experience in working within cross-functional business units
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to assess and drive results
- Strong communication, presentation, collaboration and negotiation skills
- Ability to successfully lead through change, complexity and ambiguity in a highly matrixed environment
- Demonstrated Learning Agility
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%)
Company overview
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company dedicated to accelerating the delivery of life-changing medicines that create enduring value for patients, society, and shareholders. With a workforce of over 94,300 employees worldwide, the company operates across three core therapy areas: Oncology, BioPharmaceuticals (including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, Respiratory & Immunology), and Rare Disease. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca maintains strategic R&D centers in Cambridge, Gaithersburg (US), Boston (US), Gothenburg (Sweden), Shanghai, and Beijing. The company generated $54.1 billion in total revenue in 2024 and invested $13.6 billion in scientific research and development. AstraZeneca's bold aspiration is to be pioneers in science, lead in disease areas, and transform patient outcomes, with a goal to launch 20 new medicines and achieve $80 billion in total revenue by 2030. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, health equity, and creating an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation.