Market Access Strategy Director

bioMerieux Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 269,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life and accidental death insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Adoption assistance

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Voluntary benefits

Discount programs

Parental leaves

Job summary

bioMerieux Inc. seeks a Market Access Strategy Director to lead global market access strategies that influence coverage and reimbursement for novel diagnostics.

The role evaluates product attributes, value drivers, and reimbursement landscapes to support development of reimbursable products and optimal go-to-market positioning. The position collaborates with medical affairs, marketing, and R&D to ensure medical necessity and value demonstration, while anticipating evidence needs (HEOR/RWE) and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Science, Public Health, Health Economics, or equivalent)
• 7+ years experience in market access strategies impacting product development and launches
• Experience with HTA, DRG/FFS, P4P, or bundled payments
• Experience with HEOR/RWE and payer studies
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership across global stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead global market access strategy development and execution
• Evaluate reimbursability early in product development
• Coordinate HEOR, RWE, and payer value demonstration
• Engage with HTA frameworks and policy shifts
• Collaborate with medical affairs, marketing, and R&D to demonstrate value

Skills

Market access strategy

Cross-functional leadership

HEOR/RWE

HTA knowledge

Payer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

HS diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Market Access Strategy Director leads global market access strategies that influence coverage and reimbursement, identifying trends and enabling a favorable reimbursement ecosystem for novel diagnostics.

The role evaluates product attributes, healthcare value drivers, and reimbursement landscapes to support development of reimbursable products and optimal go-to-market positioning.

It collaborates with medical affairs, marketing, and R&D to ensure products demonstrate medical necessity and value. The role also anticipates evidence needs (HEOR/RWE), develops payer value narratives, assesses global reimbursement environments, and defines overall market access strategy (covered populations, evidence strength, pricing rationale).

Additionally, it builds and leads a market access "community of practice" to upskill teams and support local reimbursement success globally.

Position Duties

1. Upstream (Reimbursable Products from Inception)

• Evaluate reimbursability early in product development and recommend enhancements for payer attractiveness
• Define PICO scenarios with medical affairs and marketing
• Represent Market Access in cross-functional product development teams
• Contribute to evidence generation strategy aligned to payer/HTA needs
• Assess market access timelines, costs, and launch readiness
• Coordinate HEOR, RWE, and payer value demonstration to align with strategy

2. Global Strategy

• Lead global initiatives impacting product coverage and reimbursement
• Engage with HTA frameworks, policy shifts, AMR, and value-based healthcare
• Align with local teams to ensure strong access and viable reimbursement positioning

3. Community of Practice

• Educate and socialize strategy across global/local teams
• Support local market access teams
• Establish forums (monthly calls, annual meetings) to upskill and build capability

4. Innovation & Thought Leadership

• Monitor emerging methodologies, tools, and regulatory trends
• Champion innovative market access approaches globally

5-6. General Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company quality procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Science, Public Health, Health Economics, or equivalent)
• 7+ years experience in market access strategies impacting product development and launches
  • OR HS diploma/GED and 11+ years experience in market access strategies impacting product development and launches
  • Including experience in:
    • Deep understanding of global reimbursement systems (HTA, DRG/FFS, P4P, bundled payments)
    • Experience with evidence strategy (HEOR, RWE, payer studies, submissions)
    • Demonstrated cross-functional leadership across global stakeholders

Preferred

• Diagnostic or medical device industry experience
• Experience building global networks or communities of practice

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Consistently upholds and reflects core ethical principles
• Understand complex information and interpret it accurately
• Functional skills including critical thinking, adaptability, time management, communication, problem-solving, and digital literacy
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong multitasking and adaptability
• Problem solving to address complex business challenges
• Ability to work cross-functionally to achieve shared objectives
• Skilled in MS Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) - intermediate level
• Ability to reconcile diverse stakeholder perspectives and build consensus
• Strong ability to synthesize clinical, economic, and policy evidence into actionable strategies

Travel Requirements

• Domestic - 15%
• International - 10%

The estimated salary range for this role based in the Field is between $170,000 - 269,800. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux's bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate's experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

Benefits

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Various voluntary benefit offerings
• Discount programs
• Parental leaves

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