Executive Director, Global Market Access

Responsibilities

• Lead global payer value proposition development and integrated access & pricing strategy across the Immunology portfolio, including launch, lifecycle management, and long-range positioning aligned to enterprise priorities.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Product Development Teams (PDTs), R&D, Finance, HEOR/Outcomes Research, Medical Affairs, Policy, Communications, and regional and country teams to shape long-term access strategy, clinical development, and evidence generation plans.
• Influence development-stage strategy by shaping clinical design, endpoints, comparators, and evidence plans; ensure translation of clinical and economic evidence into compelling, payer-relevant value propositions supporting global access.
• Anticipate environmental, policy, and competitive pressures and lead development of innovative pricing and access solutions, including partnership with Sustainable Access Solutions (SAS) and broader GMAx leadership.
• Oversee payer and HTA insights, market research, and policy shaping, including 4th hurdle assessments, to inform investment decisions, launch readiness, and portfolio prioritization across markets and payer archetypes.
• Serve as the owner of Immunology-level access & pricing strategy, including portfolio trade-offs, risk tolerance, escalation, governance, and compliance aligned with enterprise frameworks.
• Ensure global launch readiness and lifecycle strategy across the Immunology portfolio, including country prioritization, scenario planning, competitive response, and long-term value realization.
• Provide access assumptions and strategic input to support business development, portfolio strategy, and enterprise-wide prioritization decisions, including LROP integration and investment planning.
• Build and lead a high-performing organization, including organizational design, capability building, and talent pipeline development across the Immunology access & pricing team.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and enterprise influence, serving as a senior advisor to franchise and global leadership to ensure access strategy is embedded in commercial, development, and portfolio decisions.
• Preferred Experience and Skills
• Knowledge and experience in immunology, preferably US and Global
• Prior experience developing global business strategy
• Knowledgeable about health economic tools and techniques
• People management experience
• Demonstrated excellence in strategic leadership, innovation, team building, cross-functional influence, and executive communication
• Demonstrated innovative mindset and high level of comfort working in a white space environment that is necessary for innovation
• Demonstrated ability to understand, develop and communicate scientific based strategies and messages
• Comfort and confidence in working with diverse teams and backgrounds; routinely demonstrates inclusive behaviors; actively seeks out diverse perspectives and experiences
• Education & Experience Requirements
• Bachelor's degree required, MBA or advanced degree preferred
• ≥10 years in market access, pricing/reimbursement, public health, health economics, sales/marketing, or market research
• Travel: Yes, 25% of the time
• Work Location : Rahway, NJ, Upper Gwynedd, PA (Hybrid) or Zurich, Switzerland
• Required Skills:

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Additional Information

Job Description Executive Director - Global Market Access & Pricing - Immunology Role Summary Our Immunology portfolio represents a top corporate priority and a key driver of long-term growth, with a robust pipeline of innovative therapies across immune-mediated diseases. The Global Market Access (GMAx) organization plays a critical role in ensuring timely, broad, and sustainable patient access to these innovations at a price reflective of their value. The Executive Director, Global Market Access & Pricing - Immunology is a senior leader responsible for setting and driving the global access, pricing, and reimbursement strategy across the Immunology therapeutic area. This role shapes enterprise-level strategy, influences development and investment decisions, and ensures alignment across Research & Development (R&D), Commercial, Policy, and global market access functions. Reporting to the Head of Global Pharma Market Access & Pricing, the Executive Director serves on the Pharma Access & Pricing leadership team and is accountable for maximizing long-term portfolio value by integrating access and pricing strategy across pipeline and in-line assets and enabling successful global launch and lifecycle execution.

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