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Director, US Market Access Strategy

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in business, life sciences, public health, pharmacy, or a related field preferred
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in market access, payer strategy, pricing, reimbursement, HEOR, or related pharmaceutical/biotech commercial functions
  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing US market access strategies for specialty, branded, or launch-stage products
  • Strong understanding of the US payer environment, including commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, PBM, and provider reimbursement dynamics

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of US market access strategy to support brand objectives and patient access goals
  • Partner cross-functionally with marketing, value and evidence, medical, regulatory, sales, and finance teams to shape access and reimbursement strategies
  • Assess payer landscape, coverage, coding, reimbursement, and policy trends to identify risks, opportunities, and strategic actions
  • Develop value propositions, access narratives, payer materials, and strategic recommendations that support product uptake and reimbursement

Key facts

Other skills

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Analytical Skills
  • Communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Mentorship
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management

About the company

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Guidehouse

Professional Services

Guidehouse is a global consultancy providing advisory, digital, and managed services to the commercial and public sectors. Guidehouse is purpose-built to serve the national security, financial services, healthcare, energy, and infrastructure industries. Disrupting legacy consulting delivery models with its agility, capabilities, and scale, the firm delivers technology-enabled and focused solutions that position clients for innovation, resilience, and growth. With high-quality standards and a relentless pursuit of client success, Guidehouse’s more than 17,000 employees collaborate with leaders to outwit complexity and achieve transformational changes that meaningfully shape the future.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryProfessional Services
Company size10001

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Job description

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 50%


Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

  • Lead the development and execution of US market access strategy to support brand objectives and patient access goals.

  • Partner cross-functionally with marketing, value and evidence, medical, regulatory, sales, and finance teams to shape access and reimbursement strategies.

  • Assess payer landscape, coverage, coding, reimbursement, and policy trends to identify risks, opportunities, and strategic actions.

  • Develop value propositions, access narratives, payer materials, and strategic recommendations that support product uptake and reimbursement.

  • Guide preparation for pricing, contracting, and access-related decisions in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

  • Monitor competitor and market dynamics, synthesize insights, and translate findings into actionable market access plans.

  • Represent US market access strategy in internal governance forums and support senior leadership decision-making with clear recommendations and analyses.

What You Will Need:

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in business, life sciences, public health, pharmacy, or a related field preferred.

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in market access, payer strategy, pricing, reimbursement, HEOR, or related pharmaceutical/biotech commercial functions.

  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing US market access strategies for specialty, branded, or launch-stage products.

  • Strong understanding of the US payer environment, including commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, PBM, and provider reimbursement dynamics.

  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

  • Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

  • Experience translating complex data and payer insights into clear business recommendations.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Advanced degree such as MBA, PharmD, MPH, MS, or PhD.

  • Experience in oncology, immunology, rare

  • disease, or other specialty therapeutic areas.

  • Launch experience with new products in the US market access environment.

  • Experience with pricing strategy, contracting, and payer value communication.

  • Knowledge of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) and real-world evidence.

  • Experience leading teams or mentoring junior colleagues.

  • Experience working in a global or highly matrixed organization.

The annual salary range for this position is $226,000.00-$376,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com.  Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.  Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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