National Payer Strategy & Access Lead

Cartesian Therapeutics; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cartesian Therapeutics is building a robust Commercial Organization as it nears Ph3 trials and readies for launch. The National Lead Strategic Payer Accounts reports to the Head of Value, Access, & Trade and steers national and regional payer engagement, pricing discussions, and contracting to secure optimal coverage and access.

You will translate evidence into payer value narratives, guide NAMs, and shape field plans.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years biopharma experience with payer account management.
• Proven leader with ability to build high-performing teams.
• Strong U.S. payer/reimbursement expertise (gov and commercial).
• Experience in cell/gene therapy or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with national and regional payers.
• Lead payer negotiations and contracting aligned to strategy.
• Operationalize market access plans in field to align with brand strategy and evidence.
• Engage payers early to shape access environment and generate insights.
• Deliver payer value narratives supported by clinical/economic evidence.

Skills

Payer engagement

Account leadership

Negotiation

Access strategy

Field execution

Market intelligence

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/MPH/PharmD or equivalent

Job description

Cartesian Therapeutics is building a robust Commercial Organization as it nears Ph3 trials and readies for launch. The National Lead Strategic Payer Accounts reports to the Head of Value, Access, & Trade and steers national and regional payer engagement, pricing discussions, and contracting to secure optimal coverage and access.

You will translate evidence into payer value narratives, guide NAMs, and shape field plans.