Associate Director, US Oncology Payer/Market Access

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. Work with cross-functional teams, alliance partners, agency partners, internal brand colleagues, promotions, communications, pricing, policy, legal, health economics and outcomes research, and Organized Customer Access and Reimbursement teams .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United States, Puerto RicoSenior💰 $142,400 - $224,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Oncology Market Access and strategic planning, with a strong focus on developing customer-specific strategies and managing cross-functional collaborations. Proficient in navigating healthcare trends, payer value propositions, and executing comprehensive market access strategies for oncology medicines.

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Oncology Market AccessPharmaceutical MarketingStrategic ThinkingPayer Value PropositionsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Pharmaceutical MarketingManaged CareOncology Payer MarketingCustomer ManagementAnalytical Critical ThinkingStrategic PlanningDigital PromotionForecastingPricing StrategyHealthcare Policy Understanding

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProactive NatureStrong JudgmentProblem SolvingChange Management

Industry Keywords

Oncology MedicinesMarket Access StrategiesHealth EconomicsPatient AccessCollaborationGPO CustomersMedicareMedicaidPharmacy BenefitsSite-of-Care Considerations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with cross-functional teams, alliance partners, agency partners, internal brand colleagues, promotions, communications, pricing, policy, legal, health economics and outcomes research, and Organized Customer Access and Reimbursement teams
Inform strategies supporting alliances and products, including current indications and future launches
Support tactical execution and strategy development for oncology medicines
Support one alliance product and one new product
Collaborate with brand teams, alliance market access functions, agency partners, and customer segments including health plans, Medicare, Medicaid, federal, pharmacy, hospital, and GPO customers
Manage early access planning
Contribute to projects involving list pricing, lifecycle gross-to-net, discount and contracting assumptions, IRA legislation impacts, site-of-care considerations, and payer/provider value messaging
Develop customer-specific strategies and execute them to achieve patient access and business growth
Support comprehensive payer and market access strategies across partnerships and oncology medicines
Provide input into payer value propositions, channel-specific strategies, and branded promotional initiatives
Own resource support, ongoing messaging and communications planning for field-facing teams
Provide US perspective to Global Access Teams, new product planning, HEOR, and business development opportunities
Build value propositions for collaboration oncology medicines to support access and reimbursement consistent with the label
Support alliance and new product forecasting discussions
Assess patient costs and out-of-pocket expenses for mono and combination therapies across pharmacy and medical benefits
Report to the Director, Oncology Market Access – Orals & Alliances

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) required
Minimum of 5 years combined experience in Pharmaceutical Marketing, Marketing Customer Management, Managed Care, or Sales
Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem solving, analytical critical thinking, and planning skills
Proactive nature and ability to manage change, anticipate risks, and design controls or mitigation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient at leading across departments and roles and engaging senior management
Strong judgment, prioritization, and decision-making skills
Understanding of broader corporate strategies
Comfort and confidence working with diverse teams and backgrounds
Demonstrated understanding of healthcare trends and policy issues around pharmacy and medical benefits
Associate Director-level Marketing or Managed Care/Payer Marketing experience preferred
Experience in Oncology/Oncology Payer/Market Access for oral oncology medicines preferred
Experience working in alliances and collaborations with external partners preferred
Digital promotion experience preferred
US and Puerto Rico residency required
No visa sponsorship
Valid driving license not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation days
Compassionate days
Sick days
Remote work arrangement
No relocation required