VP, US Market Access

JOB SUMMARY:

The VP, US Market Access will lead the development and execution of market access strategies to ensure optimal reimbursement, pricing, and patient access for the company's rare disease portfolio. This executive will be responsible for developing the organization's access, contracting, and product pricing strategies across all products within the portfolio. Responsibilities also include development and evolution of payer value propositions, and stakeholder engagement across the US markets. The role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in rare diseases, payer relationship management, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and a proven track record of navigating complex reimbursement landscapes. #LI-REMOTE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and lead comprehensive market access contracting and product pricing strategies for pipeline and marketed products in rare diseases. Will lead an internal contracting strategy committee and play a key role on the Product Pricing Committee.
• Oversee pricing, reimbursement, and health economics strategies to support product value and access.Lead assessment of industry trends and interpretation of global healthcare regulations and health care system evolution related to BioCryst's target markets. Anticipate trends and changes to align market access strategy.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key service providers (e.g. Specialty Pharmacies, Payers, Patient Advocacy Groups, and Government Agencies) to ensure providers and patients have access to BioCryst's products.
• Monitor and examine the national and regional payer policy status related to the Company's products and other competing technologies or procedures.
• Identify challenges and opportunities with payers and develop strategies to expand payer coverage.
• Lead the development of US pricing models, and advise on value dossiers and real-world evidence plans.
• Establish and maintain an adequate organizational structure and establish clear goals that align with the broader company objectives.
• Collaborate with Value and Patient Access, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Commercial, and Clinical Development to align access strategies with broader business goals.
• Provide ongoing education and support to sales, marketing, finance and broader corporate team to ensure fluency in addressing market access questions and issues, and to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Deep experience in product pricing and payer contracting strategies for optimization of product life-cycle management.
• 15+ years of experience in market access, pricing, reimbursement, or HEOR, with at least 5 years in rare diseases.
• 5 years experience managing people managers in national leadership role in Market Access.
• Advanced degree in life sciences, health economics, public health, or related field (MBA, MHA, MPH, PhD preferred).
• Demonstrated success in securing access for rare disease therapies in major global markets.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Deep understanding of payer systems, and patient advocacy dynamics.

The statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The manager may assign additional responsibilities and assignments from time to time.

BioCryst is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veterans status, disability and/or other protected class characteristics. Additionally, BioCryst is committed to achieving its business objectives in compliance with all federal, state and local law.