Director, Global Value & Access Strategy – Cell Therapy, Autoimmune

Gilead Sciences

. Serve as the Global Market Access representative for assigned autoimmune programs .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • United StatesLead💰 $205,615 - $292,710 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Global Market Access strategies, particularly for autoimmune programs, with a strong focus on payer, HTA, and health system requirements. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop value propositions that align with clinical development and commercialization strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Global Market Access StrategyPayer EngagementHEOR/RWE CollaborationPricing and Reimbursement ExpertiseAutoimmune Disease Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Market Access AnalysisClinical Development PlanningEvidence Generation StrategiesValue Proposition DevelopmentReimbursement Pathways UnderstandingEconomic ModelingCompetitive Dynamics AnalysisLaunch Readiness ActivitiesLifecycle ManagementAdvanced Therapies Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsExcellent CommunicationCollaboration Across Functions

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology IndustryAutoimmune Disease ProgramsHealth Technology Assessment (HTA)Formulary ManagementUtilization ManagementRebate ContractingPatient Access OutcomesGlobal Payer LandscapeDevelopment-Stage Assets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the Global Market Access representative for assigned autoimmune programs
Lead and partner with Global and Regional Value Access, HEOR/RWE, and Commercial functions to integrate access input into portfolio strategy
Lead global value and access strategies across the product lifecycle, from early development through launch and lifecycle management
Ensure payer, HTA, and health system perspectives inform development, evidence generation, pricing, and commercialization strategies
Partner with regional and country access teams on integrated global-to-local reimbursement strategies
Analyze market access trends, reimbursement requirements, competitive dynamics, and health system considerations across major markets
Provide market access input into target product profiles, clinical development plans, endpoint selection, comparator strategy, study design, and evidence generation plans
Advise development teams on evidence requirements for reimbursement, pricing, and formulary access
Incorporate access considerations into development milestones and governance decisions
Partner with Clinical, HEOR, RWE, and Medical Affairs on early payer engagement and HTA scientific advice strategies
Provide strategic leadership on US market access dynamics, including formulary management, utilization management, step edits, prior authorization, and rebate contracting
Assess payer, HTA, and health system evidence requirements and translate insights into recommendations for clinical development programs
Advise governance teams on pricing, reimbursement, and patient access outcomes
Develop value propositions and evidence packages with HEOR, RWE, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams
Advise on economic models, burden-of-illness studies, indirect treatment comparisons, and other payer-focused evidence
Act as market access lead within cross-functional teams across Development, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Pricing, and HEOR
Influence strategic decisions through assessment of payer expectations, reimbursement risks, and value opportunities
Create inclusive leadership, develop talent, and empower teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years with a PhD/ PharmD
OR 10+ years with MS/MA, MBA, PharmD, PhD or equivalent advanced degree
OR 12+ years with BS/BA
3+ years of direct experience supporting autoimmune disease programs, including development-stage assets, clinical strategy, market access, medical affairs, commercial strategy, or related functions
Deep understanding of autoimmune disease treatment paradigms, competitive dynamics, and unmet patient needs
Experience in advanced therapies, including cell therapy and/or gene therapy, strongly preferred
Experience supporting market access, pricing, reimbursement, HEOR, commercial strategy, or related functions within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Experience supporting early and/or late-stage development programs and translating payer insights into development decisions
Demonstrated experience incorporating payer, HTA, and health system requirements into clinical development and evidence generation strategies
Experience supporting launch readiness activities, global launch planning, and lifecycle management
Strong understanding of global payer, pricing, reimbursement, and HTA landscapes
Experience partnering with HEOR, RWE, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Commercial functions to develop value evidence strategies
Understanding of value frameworks, reimbursement pathways, and evidence requirements across major global markets
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and experience presenting to senior leadership
Proven ability to collaborate across functions, regions, cultures, and time zones
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment characterized by innovation and portfolio growth

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical insurance
Company-sponsored dental insurance
Company-sponsored vision insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance
Reasonable accommodation assistance for applicants with disabilities