Payer Access Director: Launch & Growth Leader

Moonlake; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MoonLake is seeking a Payer Account Lead to drive engagement with U.S. GPOs, PBMs, payers, and IDNs to ensure timely access for sonelokimab. You will shape pre- and post-approval payer strategies and serve as the primary external contact for priority payer accounts.

The role requires deep knowledge of the U.S. payer landscape, PIE/AMCP familiarity, and a track record with major accounts and launches in specialty or rare diseases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PhD, PharmD, or MD) strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of U.S. Market Access or Payer Account experience.
• Senior relationship with at least one of the big 3 accounts.
• Experience with product launches in specialty or rare disease preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with U.S. GPOs, PBMs, payers, and IDNs to ensure timely access.
• Develop and execute pre- and post-approval payer strategies and value propositions.
• Serve as primary external-facing contact with priority payer accounts.
• Map and prioritize payer/channel accounts and drive engagement strategy.
• Lead or support formulary review meetings and pull-through with plans and PBMs.
• Track payer policy development, formulary tiers, and utilization criteria; coordinate with FRMs and sales.
• Partner with Pricing/Contracting to support and execute rebate agreements as needed.

Skills

Payer landscape expertise

PIE/AMCP familiarity

Pricing & contracting input

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

MoonLake is seeking a Payer Account Lead to drive engagement with U.S. GPOs, PBMs, payers, and IDNs to ensure timely access for sonelokimab. You will shape pre- and post-approval payer strategies and serve as the primary external contact for priority payer accounts.

The role requires deep knowledge of the U.S. payer landscape, PIE/AMCP familiarity, and a track record with major accounts and launches in specialty or rare diseases.