Associate Director Market Access

Lock Search Group; Toronto; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An international biopharmaceutical company is seeking an Associate Director, Field Market Access. The role involves achieving timely market access for products, developing patient access strategies, and building relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of market access experience and strong knowledge of the Canadian healthcare landscape. This full-time position is remote with some field responsibilities in Ontario.

Benefits

Work-life balance and flexibility

Collaborative team-oriented environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in market access or related areas.
• Minimum of 7 years in field-facing pharmaceutical roles in Canada.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian market access and reimbursement processes.

Responsibilities

• Achieve timely market access for all products in assigned region.
• Develop and optimize patient access strategies.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to influence reimbursement policies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (preferably in a scientific field)

Job description

Associate Director, Field Market Access – Ontario Remote – Full-time Our client, an international biopharmaceutical company specializing in rare diseases, is looking for an Associate Director, Field Market Access to join their Canadian team. About the Organization Our client focuses on delivering innovative therapies and services to address the significant unmet medical needs of patients living with rare diseases. They bring together professionals from research, healthcare, industry, and academia, united by a passion for improving patient outcomes and challenging the status quo. With a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, the team is committed to creating an inclusive, sustainable, and flexible workplace that fosters growth, development, and meaningful impact. About the Role This is a field-based position in Ontario with some responsibilities extending beyond the province. Moderate travel will be required. Market Access plays a strategic role in ensuring timely access to therapies by navigating both public and private payer environments. The team is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that support commercial success in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. The Associate Director of Field Market Access will report to the Director of Patient Access and will focus on building and executing strategies to secure, expand, and defend product access. This individual will foster strong partnerships with stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem to create a positive business environment and improve patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities

• Achieve timely market access for all products within the assigned region and across private payer channels.
• Develop, refine, and optimize patient access strategies and payer value propositions throughout each product’s lifecycle.
• Build and maintain a broad network of relationships with stakeholders—government, physicians, patient advocates—to influence national and regional reimbursement policies and initiatives.
• Create and execute robust regional access plans aligned with overall strategic and brand objectives.
• Collaborate with regional and national patient groups and other key partners.
• Lead initiatives related to Product Listing Agreements and manage payer negotiations based on local priorities and market dynamics.
• Act as a strategic advisor on reimbursement issues within brand teams and other cross-functional groups.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare policy landscape, including CADTH, INESSS, pCPA, and provincial decision-making processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferably in a scientific field) and at least 5 years of experience in market access or related areas such as HEOR.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian market access, health economics, and reimbursement processes is highly preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years in field-facing pharmaceutical roles in Canada.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical and biologic policy, as well as private payer landscapes.
• Commercial/business acumen is an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of the Canadian healthcare and reimbursement environment.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations.
• High energy, proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills with a collaborative approach.
• Demonstrates initiative, urgency, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Why Join

• Emphasis on work–life balance and flexibility.
• A collaborative, team-oriented environment with opportunities for growth.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of patients with rare diseases.