Director Payer Marketing and Access Strategy

Title: Director, Payer Marketing and Access Strategy
Location: East Windsor, NJ (4 days/week onsite)

About the Company:
A growing commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company is preparing for the U.S. launch of a novel treatment in supportive oncology care. With a focused portfolio and a mission to address unmet needs in serious diseases, the company is seeking passionate and experienced professionals to join its mission-driven team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-impact launch and help shape the future of a dynamic organization.

Role Overview:
The Director, Payer Marketing will report directly to the SVP of Marketing and serve as the lead for market access strategy for a single, high-priority launch asset. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to optimize access, reimbursement, and coverage across key payer channels. The role will also support HCP marketing efforts and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, including Corporate Accounts, Trade, and Medical Affairs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of the market access strategy across Commercial, Medicare, and Institutional channels.
• Shape pricing, reimbursement, and distribution strategies in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
• Translate clinical and economic data into compelling payer value propositions and access tools.
• Oversee the creation of access resources and training for field teams.
• Manage patient support services and access-related vendor relationships.
• Monitor policy and reimbursement trends to inform strategic planning and brand execution.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, required; advanced degree, preferred.
• 8+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience, including 3+ years in Market Access or Payer Marketing.
• 1-2 years of HCP Marketing experience, preferred.
• Proven launch experience, ideally in both branded and biosimilar markets.

EPM Scientific is the only search firm dedicated to offering bench to bedside recruitment services with niche experts across every vertical of the development, approval, and launch cycle.

Note: Applicants who do not meet the above requirements will not be considered for this role.