Associate Director, US Value & Access

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We’re pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With multiple marketed medicines and a leading pipeline in neurology, cardiology and select areas of high patient needs, we continue to drive innovation in RNA therapies in addition to advancing new approaches in gene editing to provide greater value to patients and are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money and energy into making our onsite, hybrid and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive.

We’re building on our rich history, and we believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. If you’re passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, we invite you to apply and join us. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career!

The Associate Director, US Value & Access will play a critical role in shaping US value and access strategy for Ionis’ innovative products, supporting the company’s transformation into a fully integrated biotechnology organization. This individual will be responsible for leading development of payer and access marketing materials, developing and conducting training for field teams, and working with the US Key Account Managers (KAMs), payer account team, Field Access Managers (FAMs) and Sales Force to navigate access and enable timely patient access for Ionis’ products.

This position will report to the Director, US Value & Access and will serve as the KAM access lead for launch and inline brands, translating complex payer and market dynamics into clear direction for cross-functional teams.

• Set strategy and provide oversight for the development of access materials, tools, and resources that enable KAMs to effectively engage institutional healthcare decision-makers, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, customer insights, and regulatory requirements
• Drive alignment of KAM communication strategy and tools with broader formulary decision maker (Institutions, Payers, PBMs, etc.) channel, including value narratives, core access platforms, training strategy, and pull-through tools
• Strategize training and development needs for KAMs, as well as for other field organizations, including Directors of National Accounts (DNAs), FAMs, and Sales, and lead the development and execution of targeted learning strategies and programs to build capabilities, drive performance, and support business objectives
• Lead comprehensive analyses of the access landscape including channel mix, current coverage, competitive dynamics, payer unmet need and willingness to pay, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) implications, and consideration of the impact of different future payer management strategies
• Serve as an access marketing strategic lead in brand planning, owning access-related strategic input and decision-making, and guiding…