SVP, Content Expert, Market Access

Klick; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in life sciences is seeking an SVP, Content Expert, Market Access to drive payer strategies and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will possess 15+ years of experience in market access within the pharmaceutical industry, along with a strong leadership presence and a proven track record of managing complex client relationships. This role requires visionary thinking to elevate client brands and lead innovative content initiatives, aligning with industry standards for market access excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech market access strategy.
• 7 years in executive or senior leadership roles required.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. healthcare systems and payer processes.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategic direction for market access initiatives across clients.
• Drives innovative content platforms and market-shaping narratives.
• Develops frameworks for market access excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Market Access Expertise

Operational Acumen

Communication Excellence

Mentorship & Talent Development

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA, PharmD, MPH or equivalent

Job description

About Klick Health

Meet a different kind of workplace. Klick Health is an ecosystem of brilliant minds working to realize the full potential of their people and clients in life sciences since 1997. And we’re still growing fast, even after two decades. What does that mean for you? As Klick experiences exponential growth year-over-year, so do the people who help make it happen. Because we’re constantly evolving and changing, we invest in talent early and often, to develop future leaders at all levels. We’re one of the country’s Top 10 Great Workplaces, 10 Most Inspiring Cultures, Best Workplace for Innovators, Best Managed, and Fastest Growing. We know that career paths are seldom simple and straightforward. And that's an asset. If you feel like you'd be a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply and take the first steps to starting your career journey at Klick!

Welcome Peregrine Market Access

In 2025, Peregrine Market Access joined the Klick Health family, extending and expanding Klick's Market Access capabilities.

Job Details

The SVP, Content Expert, Market Access position is responsible for driving enterprise-level payer strategy, stakeholder engagement, and content innovation across the agency’s portfolio. This individual acts as a visionary leader and subject matter authority in the market access landscape (commercial, government, specialty, and IDN sectors), with a proven ability to architect complex strategies that shape payer narratives, elevate client brands, and influence market behavior. The SVP plays a critical role in executive client relationships, cross-functional team development, business growth, and thought leadership across Peregrine Market Access.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads strategic direction for market access initiatives across multiple clients and therapeutic areas, ensuring alignment with evolving payer landscapes and healthcare policy changes.
• Anticipates and interprets market trends to guide agency offerings, client recommendations, and internal capability development.
• Drives the development of innovative content platforms and market-shaping narratives that set new standards in the industry.
• Builds and deepens strategic relationships with executive-level clients, ensuring long-term partnership value and satisfaction.
• Serves as executive sponsor on key accounts and mentors client teams to maintain high-performance standards and trusted advisory status.
• Leads the participation in pitch opportunities and strategic business development efforts, translating complex challenges into compelling value propositions.
• Develops and implements agency-wide frameworks for market access excellence, fostering consistency, scalability, and best-in-class delivery
• Mentors and develops next-generation leadership, ensuring team readiness to manage increasingly sophisticated client demands.
• Advises on operational priorities, resource alignment, and account performance metrics to ensure profitability and client success.
• Establishes rigorous quality standards for all deliverables in the payer strategy and content space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, MPH, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical/biotech market access strategy, with at least 7 years in executive or senior leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale access initiatives, product launches, and value development programs across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Proven track record of leading and growing complex client relationships at the VP and C-suite level.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. healthcare systems, payer decision-making processes, reimbursement trends, and access barriers.

Key Competencies for Success

• Enterprise Thinking: Looks beyond individual accounts to shape agency-wide impact and long-term value creation.
• Visionary Leadership: Inspires confidence and followership across internal teams and client organizations.
• Market Access Expertise: Recognized industry thought leader with command of pricing, coverage, access, and health economics.
• Communication Excellence: Distills complexity into clarity and influence, from payer messaging to client advisory.
• Operational Acumen: Balances innovation with accountability, aligning strategic intent with executional excellence.
• Mentorship & Talent Development: Builds resilient, empowered teams and creates succession pathways for future leaders.

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Klick is consciously creating a culture where everyone can thrive and grow in their careers. We believe that our best work comes from our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including Black people, Indigenous peoples, and other people of colour, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities.

We’re also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Should you require any accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs and ensure you have a positive experience.