Agency of Record (AoR) Market Access Associate Director (oncology focus)

Cencora, Inc.; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 121,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team, focusing on enhancing client relationships and leading strategic initiatives in the biopharmaceutical market. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in oncology and market access, while guiding internal teams and ensuring project success. With a commitment to creating healthier futures, this position allows you to make a significant impact on the lives of people and animals alike. Join a forward-thinking organization that values personal growth and community involvement, and help shape the future of health.

Benefits

Inclusive benefits supporting wellness

Personal growth opportunities

Community involvement programs

Qualifications

• 4-5 years in payer or brand marketing within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Oncology expertise or Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Leading client presentations and managing client expectations.
• Training and mentoring internal staff and team members.
• Designing and delivering market access strategies and research.

Skills

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Client Management

Brand Planning

Health Economics

Communication Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Education

BS/BA

PharmD

MBA

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Agency of Record (AoR) account lead and on behalf of clients, this active, hands-on role maintains and grows strong client relationships with assigned brands, leads product payer strategy development, drives innovative managed markets initiatives, and leads internal teams to ensure the quality of deliverables and interactions with assigned clients. Ensures projects are successfully completed on time and within budget. Qualified candidates will possess strong leadership, critical thinking, and client management skills. This role requires biopharmaceutical market access experience and deep oncology therapeutic expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Providing leadership and serving as primary contact for assigned clients through project execution and delivery, helping to grow existing business and identify new opportunities.
2. Partnering with Cencora counterparts to identify, develop, and pursue new business opportunities.
3. Leading client presentations, staffing proposals, and developing relationships for strategic insights.
4. Training and mentoring internal staff and team members.
5. Managing client expectations and providing strategic guidance during meetings and through deliverables.
6. Maintaining onsite presence with clients as needed to manage accounts and develop relationships.
7. Collaborating with various internal teams to leverage expertise.
8. Ensuring appropriate staffing and resource allocation.
9. Designing and delivering various project types, including market access strategies, research, brand planning, and more.
10. Overseeing team performance and quality of deliverables.

Education:

• BS/BA required; advanced degrees like PharmD or MBA preferred. Oncology expertise or Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist highly desired.

Experience:

• 4-5 years in payer or brand marketing within the pharmaceutical industry or consulting, with ability to handle multiple projects.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Success in consulting or pharmaceutical industry, strong knowledge of brand planning, managed markets, reimbursement, and health economics.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to lead and mentor teams.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20%.

What Cencora offers

We provide inclusive benefits supporting wellness, personal growth, and community involvement. For more details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora.

Salary Range*

$121,000 - 186,230

*This range reflects a national average; actual salaries may vary by location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact 888.692.2272 or [e-mail].

Affiliated Companies:

PharmaLex US Corporation