Director, US Value Communication & Payer Strategy

Travere Therapeutics; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 181,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Director of US Value Communication & Payer Strategy to lead the development of strategies that articulate the clinical and economic value of FILSPARI. This role focuses on creating impactful communication materials and optimizing market access for rare disease therapies. Candidates with extensive experience in market access and leadership are encouraged to apply, as the company offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Retirement plans with employer match

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant work experience in market access, sales, marketing or related fields.
• Progressive leadership experience of minimum 5 years.
• Ability to travel up to 30% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of US payer strategies.
• Create core scientific and economic communication materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Market access strategies

Payer engagement

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication materials creation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or MA preferred

Job description

Overview

Department: 104075 Global Market Access & HEOR

Location: San Diego, USA - Remote

Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

Travere Therapeutics recognizes that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding both professionally and personally because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We seek talented individuals who thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. Our values center on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company delivering innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community. We are in rare for life and move toward elevating science and service for rare patients.

Position Summary

The Director of US Value Communication & Payer Strategy will lead the development and execution of comprehensive strategies that articulate the clinical and economic value of FILSPARI to payers, healthcare decision-makers, and other stakeholders in the US healthcare system. This role is responsible for creating compelling, evidence-based communication materials specific to FILSPARI, supporting payer negotiations, and building value proposition frameworks to optimize market access, reimbursement, and formulary placement for FILSPARI.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Lead end-to-end development of US payer strategies, including segment-specific value propositions and market access levers.
• Value Communication: Craft and oversee core scientific and economic communication materials (e.g., value dossiers, slide decks, payer-facing materials) ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance with regulations.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Payer and reimbursement field teams, Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR), Medical Affairs, Government Affairs, Marketing, and Legal to integrate value messaging across segments, new indication launch plans and lifecycle management.
• Payer Engagement & Training: Support field teams and commercial leadership by providing training, tools, and insights to enhance payer engagements.
• Evidence Generation: Partner with HEOR to identify data gaps, guide post-hoc analyses, and translate outcomes into actionable payer narratives.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor payer policies, reimbursement trends, competitor positioning, and legislative changes to proactively inform strategy adjustments.
• Brand Planning: Actively contribute to the brand planning process, including market access strategy and tactical planning, in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
• Market Research & Advisory Boards: Shape payer engagement strategies by leveraging payer market research and advisory boards to generate actionable, business-critical insights.
• Promotional Compliance Support: Support the review process for promotional materials, ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal standards.
• Implementation & Pull-Through: Support field Payer and reimbursement teams to drive effective implementation of promotional materials and pull-through programs.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree (MBA or MA) preferred with concentration in marketing research, business, marketing, life sciences or related fields. An equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of combined relevant work experience in market access, sales, marketing, sales operations, HEOR, payer analytics, market research or strategic brand consulting in the Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry; minimum of 5 years with progressive leadership experience.
• Additional Skills/Experience/Requirements: The ideal candidate will embody Travere's core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork.
• Preferred experience in rare disease.
• Experience in payer/brand marketing.
• Previous experience in working with medications distributed via specialty pharmacy models.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to utilize those within broader narratives and explanations.
• Experience in developing payer and segment specific marketing insights and incorporating the payer into the brand/strategic planning process.
• Experience developing and managing a promotional budget.
• Understanding of corporate finance fundamentals (gross & net sales, P&L inputs, gross margin, COGs, working capital, etc.).
• Ability to travel up to 30% domestically.
• All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face to face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote.

Total Rewards

Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization.

Benefits and Compensation

Benefits include premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off. Compensation package includes base pay and short-term incentive, plus long-term incentive compensation (company stock).

Target Base Pay Range: $181,000.00 - $235,000.00

This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered will depend on factors including experience, education, skills, and location.

Travere will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability employer.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].