Associate Director, Strategy & Operations – US Market Access & Reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of Strategy & Ops to run the MA&R operating model, including standing leadership forums and performance/execution updates.
• Lead meeting preparation: develop agendas, synthesize updates, draft executive-ready pre-reads, and coordinate follow-ups and action tracking.
• Maintain performance trackers and milestone dashboards; ensure cross-functional alignment and timely execution.
• Support the operational budget process and tracking/coordination of the Market Access functional budget with Finance and senior leadership.
• Track deliverables, performance indicators, and operational progress needed for executive reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement of MA&R business processes.
• Identify and remove barriers to execution across access, pricing, reimbursement, and payer engagement strategies.
• Lead or support cross-functional initiatives for payer readiness and sustained access performance.

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in consulting, pharmaceutical operations, market access, or related biopharma roles.
• Proven business acumen.
• Strong planning, project management, and cross-functional coordination.
• Exceptional written communication; ability to produce boardroom-ready materials.
• Negotiation and influence skills; secure commitments without formal authority.
• Ability to synthesize complex inputs into clear, actionable storylines.
• Experience preparing materials for senior leadership forums.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong accountability and execution mindset.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience in Market Access & Reimbursement (payer strategy, pricing, etc.).
• Experience/understanding of healthcare ecosystems.
• Experience supporting product launches or major access initiatives.
• Change management experience in complex organizations.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance;
  Fitness & Wellness programs;
  Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• 15+ days paid vacation; paid holidays; sick time;
  Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.
• 401(k) with match;
  Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000/year).
• Employee Resource Groups participation.