Job Description

The Director, Oncology Global Market Access - New Product, will report directly to the Associate Vice President, oGMAx and will be responsible to develop and lead the global access strategy development and execution for a new oncology pipeline asset with an extensive clinical development program across multiple indications.

The selected candidate is expected to operate with the highest integrity, transparency and values, as well as adherence to the laws and regulations that govern our industry and our company policies.

The position will include, but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Lead the creation and implementation of global pricing and market access strategies for a new oncology pipeline asset.
• Synthesize payer insights, landscape analysis and competitive intelligence to inform opportunities and risks for access across multiple country archetypes.
• Collaborate with Regional Access teams to translate global strategies into actionable regional/country plans, developing negotiation strategies and tailored access solutions.
• Work closely with the US access team to develop and define segment specific value proposition.
• Lead the cross-functional development of the payer value proposition, anchored by a credible scientific narrative, to support value recognition.
• Engage with Product Development Teams to ensure clinical trial designs (e.g., endpoints, comparators, label language) and value evidence plans are thoughtfully informed by payer requirements and access objectives.
• Work alongside Policy and Public Affairs colleagues to assess, navigate, and shape evolving global policies, proactively adapting access strategies to mitigate risks.
• Actively scan, source and assess innovative opportunities to support patient access in markets above and beyond traditional pathways.
• Provide strategic market access assumptions into business development and licensing assessments on an ad-hoc basis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (trained in Business or Science related discipline)
• 5 years of market access, pricing, and reimbursement experience gained at a country (US preferred) and/or global level, or comparable demonstrated experience. A mix of US experience and/or ex-US experience is welcome.
• Experience launching a product with multiple indications, successfully navigating access and reimbursement procedures at the country level such as in the US, and/or at the global level.
• Deep understanding of global health care systems, HTA methodologies and payer dynamics. Preference for candidates with deep understanding of large markets dynamics such as US, Japan or Europe.
• Broad understanding of the product development and commercialization process, accompanied by strong financial, analytical, and business acumen.
• Proven success in driving strategic initiatives and successfully leading within a cross-functional, highly matrixed organization.
• Strong project management and operational implementation skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Master's degree (MBA/MS) or other post-graduate Degree (preferred).
• Market access, pricing, and product launch experience in oncology, hematology, or cell & gene therapy.
• Familiarity with complex trial designs in oncology and ability to consider multiple scenarios in dynamic environments.
• US market access experience a strong preference

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The salary range for this role is

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .

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Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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