Director, Payer Access – Cell Therapy

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.

. Engage assigned regional and national payors to support product value proposition, quality coverage, coding, and reimbursement .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in payer and hospital reimbursement processes, with a strong focus on building relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulations. Proficient in strategic planning and execution to enhance patient access and support product value propositions in the healthcare industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

12+ Years Of Related Payor ExperienceStrong Analytical SkillsLeadership In Reimbursement EnvironmentExperience In Cell Or Gene Therapy ProductsExcellent Written And Verbal Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Payer Policy DevelopmentData Tracking ToolsPayor CRMStrategic Action PlansFinancial ProcessesClinical Data PreparationMetrics TrackingRegulatory KnowledgePatient Access CoordinationProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingMulti-Tasking Experience

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Healthcare IndustryCommercial Payor Medical DirectorsMedicare Advantage PlansManaged Medicaid StakeholdersOIGFDACMS Access PoliciesNCCN GuidelinesFDAMA 114Iovance Biotherapeutics Core Values

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage assigned regional and national payors to support product value proposition, quality coverage, coding, and reimbursement
Develop business champions within targeted hospitals, health systems, and large group practices
Ensure payer policies align with product labeling, NCCN Guidelines, and/or clinical trial criteria
Prepare the payer marketplace for future product indications using updated clinical data
Support payer adjudication processes and provider access for Amtagvi
Address clinical needs with providers and payers per corporate initiatives
Partner with hospitals, health systems, and large group practices on financial processes and timely patient access
Build C-Suite relationships through FDAMA 114 at provider accounts, hospital ATCs, and community oncology groups
Collaborate with IovanceCares Case Management and Field Sales to resolve access issues
Track key metrics and maintain accurate executive dashboards
Build and maintain relationships with regional and national commercial and government plans
Present scientific data, clinical practice goals, guidelines, and anticipated economic outcomes
Develop and execute strategic action plans for key accounts
Coordinate advocacy needs with relevant Iovance teams
Attend key customer conferences to maintain knowledge and relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of related payor or hospital reimbursement account experience in the healthcare industry
Proven relationships with Commercial Payor Medical Directors, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare MACs, FFS State Medicaid, and Managed Medicaid stakeholders
Strong analytical skills with experience in payor CRM, payor policy development, and data tracking tools
Problem-solving skills and multi-tasking experience
Experience in cell or gene therapy products is highly desirable
Strong leadership skills and experience in a complex reimbursement environment
Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
Knowledge of regulations and laws governing patient-identifying information, OIG, FDA, and CMS access policies
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
May require up to 75% travel based on business need
Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics
Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform job functions
Equal-opportunity employer
Diverse and inclusive work environment