AD Market Access and Patient Services Analytics
Associate Director, US Market Access & Patient Services Analytics
About the Company
We are a U.S.-based, commercial-stage pharmaceutical organization with a strong global presence, backed by a well-established international foundation operating across more than 150 countries. The company combines the resources and scale of a global pharma leader with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a biotech.
With multiple approved therapies across oncology indications and a robust pipeline focused on high unmet need areas, the organization is deeply committed to advancing innovative treatments and improving patient outcomes. Over 50% of R&D investment is dedicated to tackling hard-to-treat diseases, reflecting a mission-driven focus on meaningful clinical impact.
Role Overview
The Associate Director, Market Access & Patient Services Analytics will report to the Head of Analytics within a cross-functional strategy and operations organization. This role is instrumental in driving data-driven decision-making across market access and patient services through development of advanced analytics, strategic insights, and business-facing deliverables.
The individual will serve as a key partner to commercial, market access, and patient services leadership-owning analytical capabilities, synthesizing complex data into actionable insights, and shaping strategic decisions that support portfolio growth and patient access.
Key Responsibilities
Market Access Analytics
- Act as a strategic thought partner to Market Access leadership by leveraging data, KPIs, and advanced analytics to identify growth opportunities and risks
- Develop and deliver ad hoc analyses and executive-ready presentations to address business-critical questions
- Lead the evolution of market access data capabilities, including data sourcing, vendor strategy, automation, and ROI measurement
- Support launch planning and execution through real-world evidence (RWE) and data-driven insights
Example initiatives may include:
- Payer mix modeling and gross-to-net (GTN) analytics by channel
- Contract performance evaluation across GPOs and site-of-care settings
- Payer strategy development and payer "spine" buildout
- Marketing impact analysis and investment optimization
- 340B exposure analysis and pricing/contracting insights across payers and PBMs
Patient Services Analytics
- Partner with Patient Services leadership to optimize patient engagement strategies through data and analytics
- Design and implement measurement frameworks for patient support programs (e.g., adherence, copay, next-best-action models)
- Support quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with actionable insights and performance reporting
- Contribute to launch readiness through development of data-enabled patient support strategies
Example initiatives may include:
- Patient journey mapping using claims, hub, specialty pharmacy, and copay data
- Predictive modeling for patient discontinuation and engagement interventions
- Adherence analytics and cross-functional task force support
- Benefit design modeling to improve access and program utilization
Leadership & Cross-Functional Impact
- Deliver high-impact analyses to senior leadership, including root-cause insights and strategic recommendations
- Champion integrated, data-driven decision-making across commercial functions
- Collaborate closely with IT to prioritize analytics capability development within agile sprint cycles
- Support forecasting processes by developing key data inputs for short- and long-range planning
- Partner with advanced analytics teams on AI/ML-driven initiatives to expand enterprise capabilities
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, health economics); advanced degree preferred
- 7+ years of experience in analytics, with demonstrated impact in pharmaceutical or healthcare environments
- Prior experience supporting market access, payer strategy, or reimbursement analytics strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience with healthcare data sources, including claims, EMR/EHR, and specialty data assets
Technical & Analytical Expertise
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python, with the ability to build and execute complex analytical models
- Experience with key pharmaceutical datasets (e.g., IQVIA, Symphony, Komodo, MMIT, specialty pharmacy and hub data)
- Familiarity with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, GCP) and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Strong grounding in advancedanalytics methodologies, including:
- Predictive modeling and machine learning
- Segmentation, clustering, and patient identification
- Time series forecasting and marketing mix modeling
- Experimental design (A/B testing, ANCOVA)
Business & Industry Acumen
- Deep understanding of the U.S. healthcare ecosystem, including payer dynamics, reimbursement models, and policy considerations
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, 340B, and commercial payer structures
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical pricing, forecasting, and commercial strategy
- Strong ability to translate complex data into clear, business-relevant insights
Additional Information
- Preferred location: Greater Boston area; hybrid work environment (2-3 days onsite)
- Travel: Approximately 10% for internal meetings, global collaboration, and external conferences
- Salary: 180-200,000 base salary, 20% bonus, LTI + additional benefits
