Executive Director, Market Access

MSS MJH Shared Services; Cranbury Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance through Cigna

401(k) with company match

Hybrid work schedule

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MSS MJH Shared Services is seeking a Market Access Agency Lead to drive strategies and build a top-tier team. This role involves developing client relationships while translating complex reimbursement issues.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in healthcare marketing, with proven leadership and strategic skills. A deep understanding of the U.S. payer landscape is essential. Competitive compensation includes a base salary of $150,000 – $250,000 and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in healthcare marketing or consulting, with at least 5 years focused on market access.
• Proven success building or significantly scaling an agency, consultancy, or business unit.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. payer and reimbursement landscape.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute an agency-level strategic vision.
• Lead new business development efforts and serve as a senior contact for key clients.
• Translate complex access issues into actionable strategy.

Skills

Healthcare marketing

Payer strategy

Client leadership

Strategic storytelling

Team-building

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Advanced degree in health policy, public health, business, or life sciences

Job description

At MJH Life Sciences our success is measured by your success! If you set your standards high and want to contribute to a winning team, we’ll provide you with every opportunity to help grow our company and your career. Our associates come from all backgrounds, sharing one key quality: determination to succeed. We value being Service Focused, having a Passion for Winning, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Nothing means more to us than hiring people with these attributes. If you believe you’re right for the job, this is the place to prove it!

Overview

AJMC has had a significant presence in managed care for 30 years and has evolved its offerings to support market access efforts from prelaunch to postlaunch and throughout product lifecycles. We’re seeking a seasoned, entrepreneurial Market Access Agency Lead to build and scale a best-in-class team focused on helping life sciences companies navigate the evolving market access landscape. This individual will be responsible for developing the group’s vision, capabilities, and client base. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of payer strategy, value communications, and access-oriented stakeholder engagement.

Agency Leadership & Growth

• Define and execute an agency-level strategic vision, service offerings, and operating model
• Build and lead a high-performing cross‑functional team (account, strategy, content, creative, medical, etc.)
• Establish scalable internal processes for project management, client service, and quality control

Client Development & Partnerships

• Lead new business development efforts—including outreach, proposal development, and pitch delivery
• Serve as senior point of contact for key clients and prospects, delivering strategic guidance across payer, provider, and policy audiences
• Cultivate partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotech clients focused on pricing, reimbursement, HEOR, and access strategy

Market Access Expertise

• Translate complex access, reimbursement, and policy issues into actionable strategy and compelling deliverables
• Lead development of access‑focused messaging platforms, value proposition tools, AMCP dossiers, stakeholder engagement plans, and pull‑through resources
• Stay ahead of market access trends (e.g., CMS policy, PBM shifts, VBC, copay accumulators) and apply insights to agency strategy and client work

Operational Execution

• Own P&L accountability and drive agency profitability and growth targets
• Build infrastructure (CRM, workflow tools, SOPs) needed to support scale
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards, especially in promotional medical communications

Qualifications

• 10+ years in healthcare marketing or consulting, with at least 5 years focused on market access
• Proven success building or significantly scaling an agency, consultancy, or business unit
• Deep knowledge of U.S. payer and reimbursement landscape; comfort working across therapeutic areas
• Strong client leadership and team‑building experience
• Excellent communication and strategic storytelling skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make decisive moves

Preferred

• Prior experience in life science/pharmaceutical product launch
• Advanced degree in health policy, public health, business, or life sciences (MS, MBA, MPH, PharmD)

Compensation Range

$150,000 – $250,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Eligible for annual company bonus program or commission incentive based on role.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for this position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Benefits Overview

• Hybrid work schedule
• Health insurance through Cigna (medical & dental)
• Vision coverage through VSP
• Pharmacy benefits through OptumRx
• FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Purpose FSA options
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Pet discount program with PetAssure
• Norton LifeLock identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through NYLGBS
• Fertility benefits through Progyny
• Commuter benefits
• Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance, plus Universal Life Insurance options
• Supplemental Aflac coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Discounts and rewards through BenefitHub

MJH Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. All employees of MJH Life Sciences are employed “At Will.” This means that either the employee or the Company is free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice.