Director, Market Access & Payer Strategy

Summit-Therapeutics; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 197,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Therapeutics is seeking a Director of Market Access Payer Account to lead national and regional payer strategies and accounts. You will drive access, reimbursement, and patient affordability, working with health plans, PBMs, Medicare, Medicaid, and VA/DoD.

You will build relationships with medical and pharmacy leaders, execute account plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product positioning and access in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years biotech/pharmaceutical experience with 5+ years in oncology access.
• Proven success engaging US payers, MACs, PBMs, and IDNs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and deepen relationships with health insurers, PBMs, and payers.
• Influence coverage policies and contracts to enable access and reimbursement.
• Implement brand access strategies and account plans.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs to communicate drug candidates to payers.
• Support patient services and regional sales with payer insights.
• Lead cross-functional discussions on pricing, HEOR, and contracting.

Skills

Payer account mgmt

Oncology access

Relationship management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/healthcare

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Summit Therapeutics is seeking a Director of Market Access Payer Account to lead national and regional payer strategies and accounts. You will drive access, reimbursement, and patient affordability, working with health plans, PBMs, Medicare, Medicaid, and VA/DoD.

You will build relationships with medical and pharmacy leaders, execute account plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product positioning and access in a dynamic market.