USA - Business Professional Project Manager

The Fountain Group; Cambridge; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A prominent client is seeking an Associate Director for Global Payer Value & Access, focusing on pricing and market access strategies for vaccines. This fully remote role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines globally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Market Access, HEOR, Pricing, or Public Affairs, ideally within vaccines.
• Deep knowledge of global access frameworks and multilateral procurement.

Responsibilities

• Shape global pricing and access strategies that align value with affordability.
• Guide local market access strategy development and tender support.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

MBA

MPH

MSc

PharmD

Tools

AI-driven Pricing Analytics

RWD Tools

Job description

The Fountain Groupis a national staffing firm and are currentlyseeking anAssociate Director – Global Payer Value & Access (PVA) for a prominent clientofours.This position is 100% REMOTE.Details for the positionare as follows:

Associate Director, Global Payer Value & Access – Vaccines

Reports to: Senior Director, Global Strategic Access, and Pricing
Location: Fully Remote
Pay Rate: $55 - $80/hour
Employment Type: Contract (10 months)

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Associate Director of Global Payer Value & Access (PVA) to drive global pricing, market access, and reimbursement strategy for a breakthrough vaccine.

This fully remote role is key to ensuring sustainable and equitable access to vaccines across global markets. You’ll collaborate closely with regional teams, country affiliates, and cross-functional partners in Commercial, HEOR, Public Affairs, and Medical Affairs to bring this life-saving vaccine to those who need it most.

What You’ll Do

Global Strategy & Pricing

• Shape global pricing and access strategies that align value with affordability.
• Define payer segmentation and engagement frameworks for diverse procurement environments (e.g., PAHO, GAVI, UNICEF, private markets).
• Conduct pricing scenario analyses and support regional negotiation planning.

Lifecycle Management

• Refine lifecycle pricing based on market shifts, WHO policy, and new evidence.
• Monitor competitive landscape and public procurement changes.
• Support regions in responding to emerging market dynamics and new entrants.

Regional & Local Execution

• Guide local market access strategy development and tender support.
• Support Global Value Dossier (GVD) localization, pricing tools, and health economic modeling.
• Assist with NITAG engagement, payer ad boards, and regional capability-building.

Digital & Data-Driven Insights

• Use platforms like Dengue.com and RWD tools to enhance payer communication.
• Leverage AI-driven pricing analytics to forecast procurement trends.

What You Bring

• Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, MSc, PharmD or similar).
• 5+ years in Market Access, HEOR, Pricing, or Public Affairs, ideally within vaccines.
• Deep knowledge of global access frameworks and multilateral procurement (e.g., GAVI, PAHO, HTA agencies).
• Experience in emerging markets and with tendering/contracting models.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Bonus If You Have

• Experience with PDPs, tech transfer, tiered or volume-based pricing.
• Familiarity with LMIC health financing systems and procurement strategies