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MSD

Director, Market Access

MSD

. Lead development and integration of the global payer value proposition, global access strategy, and negotiation strategies .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $190,800 - $300,300 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmaceutical market access, pricing, and reimbursement strategies, with a strong focus on infectious diseases and vaccines. Proven ability to generate data-driven insights and lead cross-functional teams to align access strategies with clinical and commercial objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Pharmaceutical Market AccessHealth EconomicsPayer ResearchStrategic PlanningCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills
Data AnalysisEconomic ModelingBudget Impact AnalysisValue Proposition DevelopmentCompetitive Landscape AnalysisPolicy Development InsightsReal-World Evidence PlanningAccess Strategy DevelopmentForecastingRisk Assessment
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsStrategic ThinkingCommunication SkillsInclusivityExecutive Presence
Industry Keywords
Market Access StrategiesHealthcare ReimbursementInfectious DiseasesVaccinesPayer Environment TrendsAccess Performance ReviewsCapability BuildingNegotiation StrategiesEvidence Development PlanningAccess Tools

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead development and integration of the global payer value proposition, global access strategy, and negotiation strategies
  • Generate and interpret data-driven insights, including competitive landscape, policy developments, payer and HTA/NITAG insights, and payer environment trends
  • Drive alignment across the portfolio, linking access strategy with clinical, commercial, and evidence development planning
  • Manage access performance reviews, forecasts, and risk/opportunity assessments
  • Align access needs with evidence investment decisions
  • Lead development of payer value decks, access tools, and internal training for global and regional teams
  • Coordinate with Marketing, OR/CORE, Medical Affairs, Policy, and Finance
  • Guide development of economic models, budget impact analyses, real-world evidence plans, and value narratives
  • Support capability-building across regions through strategic guidance, coaching, and issue escalation support on complex access challenges
  • Report to the Executive Director, Global Vaccines Access and Pricing Lead

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Required: Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum 8+ years in pharmaceutical market access, pricing/reimbursement, marketing or health economics
  • Global strategic mindset with strong understanding of access and reimbursement
  • Knowledge and experience in infectious diseases and/or vaccines
  • Knowledge of health economic tools and techniques
  • Strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills
  • Proven success leading cross-functional teams
  • Comfort navigating uncertainty, evolving evidence, and heterogeneous payer environments
  • Demonstrated ability to understand, develop, and communicate scientific-based strategies and messages
  • Ability to work inclusively with teams and seek different perspectives and experiences
  • 25% domestic and international travel
  • Executive presence, healthcare reimbursement, health economics, insight generation, market access, market access strategies, market opportunity analysis, payer research, strategic planning, and value propositions

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
  • Compassionate days
  • Sick days
  • Hybrid work arrangement