Head of Market Access & Value Strategy

Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 320,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. seeks a strategic VP, Market Access to lead pricing and market access strategy for its portfolio in the United States.

Reporting to the CCO, this leader will shape patient access, payer relationships, and contracting, coordinating across Patient Services and Trade & Distribution to drive launch readiness and ongoing access. The role requires deep expertise in US payer dynamics, contract negotiations, and cross-functional leadership to align access plans with

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing pricing and market access strategies for pharma products
• Proven ability to lead pricing, contracting, and payer engagement efforts
• Strong relationships with payers, PBMs, and government bodies
• Experience with product launches and portfolio strategy in US market
• Ability to translate value propositions into payer/provider communications

Responsibilities

• Design fit-for-purpose pricing and market access strategy for broad patient access
• Lead channel and distribution strategy for current and late-stage products
• Manage outsourcing partners for pricing, rebates, and government pricing
• Develop value-based contracting and payer marketing strategies
• Align access plans with commercial objectives and revenue forecasts
• Oversee patient support programs to enable timely access
• Coordinate pre- and post-approval engagement strategies with cross-functional teams
• Model impact of legislation on access strategy and respond accordingly
• Ensure effective training across portfolio on access marketing materials
• Lead a high-performing access team and drive ROI on access initiatives

Skills

Pricing strategy

Market access

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget oversight

Strategic planning

Sales and channel strategy

Education

MBA

BA/BS

Job description

Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. seeks a strategic VP, Market Access to lead pricing and market access strategy for its portfolio in the United States.

Reporting to the CCO, this leader will shape patient access, payer relationships, and contracting, coordinating across Patient Services and Trade & Distribution to drive launch readiness and ongoing access. The role requires deep expertise in US payer dynamics, contract negotiations, and cross-functional leadership to align access plans with