Associate Director – Oncology Patient Access Strategy

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Lead content strategy, development, review, launch, and optimization of compliant Patient Access Support Services materials, communications, training resources, and tools .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $162,660 - $197,101 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Market Access and Reimbursement Strategy, with a strong focus on developing compliant patient support materials and leading cross-functional projects. Proficient in translating complex reimbursement information into effective communications and training resources.

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Market Access StrategyReimbursement ProcessesPatient Support Program DevelopmentCross-Functional Project LeadershipCoding and Coverage Expertise

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Hard Skills

Patient Support Program DevelopmentReimbursement ProcessesBilling and CodingManaged Care CoverageHealthcare Marketing Materials DevelopmentContent Review ProcessData AnalysisBudget DevelopmentPerformance ManagementVendor Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder EngagementProblem-SolvingLeadership

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalsHealthcarePatient Access Support ServicesCompliance StandardsPayer PolicyAffordabilitySpecialty Pharmaceutical DistributionBuy-and-Bill ModelsMarket ResearchInsights and Analytics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead content strategy, development, review, launch, and optimization of compliant Patient Access Support Services materials, communications, training resources, and tools
Lead or support patient support programs for assigned brands and indications, including business rules, processes, launch execution plans, and day-to-day operations
Serve as a subject matter expert on coding, coverage, payment, payer policy, affordability, and reimbursement
Translate market and policy changes into program updates, communications, and training
Incorporate patient, provider, field, and stakeholder insights into program design
Partner with Access Reimbursement Managers, PASS leadership, hubs, and matrix teams to address escalated cases and close access gaps
Use benchmarking, research, surveys, dashboards, and performance data to identify trends and improve program performance
Direct agencies and vendors, support contracting and performance management, conduct vendor reviews and site visits as needed
Ensure materials and operations align with legal, regulatory, compliance, contractual, data-governance, and operational standards
Support annual budget development, forecasting, workforce planning, gross-to-net management, invoice reconciliation, and spending oversight
Build cross-functional partnerships across PASS, Access Strategy, Brand, HCP and Patient Marketing, Sales, Trade, Digital, Market Research, Insights and Analytics, Learning and Development, Legal, and other matrix teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
Minimum 5+ years in pharmaceuticals and/or related healthcare experience
Market Access, Reimbursement Strategy, and/or patient support hub experience required
Experience with reimbursement and claims processes, including billing and coding, managed care coverage processes and practices, specialty pharmaceutical distribution and dispensing, buy-and-bill models, patient support and/or hub services
Prior management experience preferred
Experience developing patient support, access, reimbursement, or healthcare marketing materials and leading content through the MLR review process preferred
Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional projects, programs, agencies, and vendor partners required
Expertise in coding, coverage, payment, payer policy, affordability, and reimbursement across commercial and government payer channels
Ability to translate complex access and reimbursement information into audience-appropriate messaging, materials, training, and communications
Knowledge of applicable policies, rules of engagement, program business rules, compliance requirements, and relevant disease-state and product information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellbeing support
Retirement and financial protection benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings
Flexible Time Off (FTO) for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees
11 paid company holidays
160 hours of paid vacation annually for eligible new hires
3 optional holidays for eligible employees
Paid sick leave, where eligible
Up to two paid volunteer days per year
Summer hours flexibility
Medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leaves of absence
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day