Head of US Market Access Strategy & Marketing
Head of US Market Access Strategy & Marketing
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Job Description
The Head of U.S. Access Strategy & Marketing leads the Access Strategy and Marketing team responsible for the development and execution of U.S. market access strategies and corresponding marketing materials for Alexions portfolio of medicines in the United States. This individual will lead the evolution of the value proposition to U.S. payer and channel customers.
This role is based at Alexions Boston headquarters and reports to the Vice President U.S. Value and Access.
You will be responsible for:
Leading a team responsible for developing the access strategies and access marketing materials for Alexions portfolio of medicines in the United States for both in-line and pipeline products
Leading the development and alignment process for the U.S. Market Access operating plan
Creating an environment of constant growth for the access strategy and marketing team that maximizes engagement and effectiveness; ensuring that the team is staffed with top talent within the industry
Leading a team to define the strategies to achieve access goals including how to message position and leverage Medical HEOR Advocacy & evidence assessments advocacy groups and a products clinical value proposition to compete and secure access for patients
Identifying evidence generation needs based on market access events and coordinating with HEOR/Medical teams to inform the development of value propositions
Leading a team responsible for developing access advocacy strategies across Alexions portofolio and engaging with the Patient Advocacy team to execute on the strategies
Working closely with the Global Value Access and Pricing (GVAP) Team to integrate the U.S. Market access perspective into key development programs for pipeline medicines
Working closely with Global to inform the US Market Access team of any upcoming business development or acquisition deals that may be under consideration and impact the US Market Access teams priorities
Keeping a pulse on upcoming legislative actions that impact patient access to Alexions portfolio and determine which will necessitate shaping a cross-functional team to shape a response strategy
Leading a cross-functional team to model and understand the impact of new and upcoming legislative actions and help define Alexions response strategy including coordination with governmet affairs
Effectively motivate team member to lead cross functionally particularly across Market Access HEOR Brand Government affairs and Advocacy to ensure alignment around delivery against access goals at each stage of a products lifecycle
Ensuring effective Account Management and Field Reimbursement training across the portfolio on access marketing materials
Ensuring all cross-functional matrix teams responsible for the execution of U.S. access strategies are operating at a high level
Representing the U.S. market access team on key governance committees
You will need to have:
Bachelors Degree in a relevant area of study
10 years experience in a pharmaceutical marketing role including 5 years U.S. managed care or related experience
Experience leading a marketing team or comparable team leadership experience
Demonstrated experience developing and leading the implementation of U.S. market access strategies
Ability to complete quantitative and qualitative analyses of complex strategic initiatives
Knowledge of the business models influence/impact and decision drivers of U.S. commercial and government payers as well as channel customers (i.e. specialty pharmacy and distribution home infusion etc.)
Understanding of reimbursement methodologies utilized by commercial and government payers under the medical and pharmacy benefits
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex business challenges and data-driven recommendations to senior leaders
Clinical technical and scientific knowledge and aptitude in complex disease states
Experience reviewing marketing materials with medical legal and regulatory review committees
The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role employees must be able with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone video and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought analysis and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
Date Posted
10-Sep-2025Closing Date
26-Oct-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
