US_ Market Access - Partnership Lead I_CO

Location: Indianapolis

Job Title:

Market Access
- Partnership Lead I

Location:

Indianapolis, IN preferred. U.S. remote considered. Duration:
Contract - 12 months Job  About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description We are seeking a Market Access
- Partnership Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in U.S. market access, reimbursement strategy, and cross-functional program leadership and a proven ability to design and execute market access strategies for pharma/diagnostics partnerships from assessment through delivery. Responsibilities:
Serve as the U.S. Market Access lead for potential pharma/diagnostics partnerships in collaboration with global PHCS, product teams, Business Development, Alliance Management, and other stakeholders. Develop and evolve U.S. market access strategies across the Roche Diagnostics portfolio with a focus on Core Lab and Pathology Lab, assessing reimbursement, payer, evidence, stakeholder, and market-development needs. Define scope, deliverables, timelines, dependencies, resource requirements, risks, and budget inputs for proposals and statements of work.

Develop and present partner-ready access strategies, recommendations, proposals, and executive presentations to external partners and internal leadership. Translate signed agreements into executable access plans and lead delivery of milestones, governance, and partner communications. Lead access work directly or in collaboration with product Access Strategy Leads, engaging U.S. and global experts and establishing clear roles and accountability. Coordinate cross-functional work streams, track progress and risks, manage scope changes, and escalate issues that may impact partnership health or delivery.

Develop reusable frameworks, proposal content, work packages, tools, and processes to improve speed, consistency, and quality for future partnerships. Required Skills &

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in health economics, public health, business, life sciences, a clinical discipline, or related field, or equivalent professional experience. 5+ years of experience in market access, reimbursement, payer strategy, HEOR, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, consulting, or related healthcare fields. Experience in diagnostics and/or pharmaceutical market access, with preference for cross-industry background. Proficiency in developing access strategies and translating insights into actionable plans and deliverables.

Preferred

Skills:

Knowledge of U.S. payer, reimbursement, and evidence requirements for diagnostic technologies; experience with biomarkers or companion diagnostics is a plus. Experience creating proposals, SOWs, budgets, timelines, and partner-facing materials. Cross-functional leadership with the ability to influence without direct authority across U.S. and global teams. Project or program management, sound business judgment, and the ability to manage multiple opportunities and work streams. Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including communication with external partners and senior leaders.

Location and Travel:
On-site in Indianapolis, Indiana is preferred. U.S.

-based remote locations will be considered. Ability to travel up to 30% based on partner meetings, project needs, and internal collaboration. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities for growth with global clients A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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