Director - CVRM Access Strategy

AtAstraZenecawe turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality.We’refocused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring bignew ideasto life.

Join us asDirector,Access Strategyin Wilmington for theCVRM Access Strategy team,where youwillbe responsible forleading US market access strategyfor the CVRM pipeline. The Director will collaborate with the functions across Market Access, Medical, Finance and the rest of the TA, and develop insights and strategies to improve our brand’s access, patientaffordabilityand net price.The successful candidate will thrive in arapidlychanging market access environment, create clear goals and inspiring plans, develop strongpartnershipsand makedifficult decisions.The Director, AccessStrategymanages all marketing activitiesfor the CVRM pipelineto support companyobjectives. Conductsanalysesof the market segment, including identification of key growth drivers,opportunitiesand risks. Incorporates results of analysis into product strategy.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates expert knowledge and understanding of the clinical disease state to inform value strategy and access planning.

• Leads the development of customer education materials and tactics to effectively execute the market access strategyfor the CVRM pipelineacross stakeholders.

• Translates scientific and clinical evidence into clear market value propositions that resonate with payers, providers, and policy stakeholders.

• Creates an integrated payer insight, evidence generation, and customer engagement plan to support access, reimbursement, and pull-throughfor the CVRM pipeline.

• Aligns closely with brand teams to develop product value propositions and comprehensive value strategies across market access channels.

• Partners torecommend pricing and compliant payer contracting approaches aligned with brand P&L, including innovativeapproaches to evolving market challenges and contributing to the continuous improvement of market access strategies and execution.

• Leads in the design and implementation of affordability programming thatensurespatient access while carefully stewarding brand budget andgross tonet impact.

• Maintains expert understanding of the US market access landscape, including legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements affecting coverage and reimbursement.

• Applies strong financial acumen tounderstandUS payer deal/no-deal analysis, informing contracting strategies and sustainable access decisions.

• Develops robust measurement, analytics, andreportingplans to track performance,optimizetactics, and inform strategy evolution.

• Leads and contributes to innovative approaches to meet evolving market access requirements,leveraginginsights, data, and external trends.

• Communicates brandaspirationand market accessstrategyto key field-based Market Access teams, enabling flawless execution and alignment.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 5+ yrs experience in one or a combination of: pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, clinical,institutionalor related industry experience

• Including 3yrsof Commercial experience

• Understanding of the US market access landscape and the legal/regulatory environment for pharmaceuticals/healthcare industryrequired

Desirable Requirements,Skillsand Capabilities

• Advanced Degree in Business, Marketing, or Science 

• Advanced Degree in business, marketing, or the sciences 

• Experience incustomer-facingroles 

• Financial and forecasting experience 

• Proventrack recordof consistent achievement or overachievement in developing and delivering strategic and operational plans within a therapeutic or business area 

• Demonstrated experience in working within cross-functional business units essential 

• Strong financial acumen with the ability to assess and drive results 

• Strong communication, presentation,collaborationand negotiation skills. 

• Ability to successfully lead through change,complexityand ambiguity in a highly matrixed environment 

• Demonstrated Learning Agility 

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.  

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can thrive on energy and pace while making a significant impact on patients' lives. Our commitment to innovation and experimentation empowers our teams to think big and act fast. With countless opportunities for growth and development, you'll be part of a journey that shapes the future of BioPharmaceuticals and contributes to bending the global mortality curve.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey