Executive Director, Payer Access & Strategy

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); Remote; USD 227,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking an Executive Director, Head of Payer Account Management to shape the payer access strategy for its innovative RNA-targeted portfolio. The role leads a cross-functional team, aligning payer engagement, contracting, and policy with corporate goals.

The position requires deep biotech/pharma payer experience, strong leadership, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory and market dynamics to drive patient access and commercial success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• At least 18 years of biotech/pharma experience with 8+ years in payer account management.
• Experience launching specialty products in the US is required.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise payer account management strategy across Ionis’s portfolio with multiyear objectives.
• Establish relationships at strategic payer accounts to communicate the value proposition of launch products.
• Communicate the clinical and economic value of Ionis products to payers and formulary committees.
• Oversee account plans across pre-launch, launch, and post-launch stages to ensure timely coverage.

Skills

Biotech/Pharma experience

Payer account management

Leadership & strategy

Negotiation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Job description

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking an Executive Director, Head of Payer Account Management to shape the payer access strategy for its innovative RNA-targeted portfolio. The role leads a cross-functional team, aligning payer engagement, contracting, and policy with corporate goals.

The position requires deep biotech/pharma payer experience, strong leadership, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory and market dynamics to drive patient access and commercial success.