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 engagement, evidence generation, and reimbursement pathways. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence strategic decisions in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

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Global Market Access StrategyPayer EngagementEvidence GenerationReimbursement PathwaysCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Market AccessPricing StrategyReimbursement StrategyHealth Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR)Real-World Evidence (RWE)Clinical DevelopmentValue Evidence StrategiesAutoimmune Disease ProgramsAdvanced TherapiesLifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsExcellent CommunicationCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology IndustryHealth Technology Assessment (HTA)Competitive DynamicsPatient Access

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the Global Market Access representative for assigned autoimmune programs
Lead development and execution of global value and access strategies across the product lifecycle
Integrate Access input into Portfolio Strategy with Global and Regional Value Access, HEOR/RWE, and Commercial functions
Ensure payer, HTA, and health system perspectives inform development, evidence generation, pricing, and commercialization strategies
Partner with regional and country access teams on 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 decisions
Incorporate access considerations into development milestones and governance decisions
Partner with Clinical, HEOR, RWE, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams on payer engagement, HTA scientific advice, value propositions, and evidence packages
Lead assessment of payer, HTA, and health system evidence requirements across key global markets
Assess access implications of development opportunities and advise governance teams on pricing, reimbursement, and patient access outcomes
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 and influence strategic decisions through payer, reimbursement, and value assessments
Create inclusion, develop talent, and empower teams as a People Leader

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 for applicants who require assistance in the job application process