Senior Director, Access Marketing and Operations

Disc Medicine; Watertown (MA); Hybrid; USD 261,000 - 319,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Disc Medicine is seeking a Senior Director, Marketing and Operations to lead access marketing initiatives and scale patient access strategies from the Market Access team. The role reports to the VP of Market Access and emphasizes ownership, accountability, and collaboration to advance our hematologic therapies.

The candidate will develop and execute payer marketing tactics, manage budgets, analytics, and cross-functional training while ensuring compliance and ethical leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years in commercial biopharma, esp. specialty or rare diseases.
• 5+ years leading Market Access teams.
• Rare/Orphan product launch, HUB services, reimbursement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Access Marketing Strategy & Execution across payers and PSPs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for patient and HCP access.
• Manage Market Access analytics, training and budget.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Represent Market Access in industry meetings.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Payer market access

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/PharmD/MPH preferred

Job description

Join our team in a dynamic hybrid role, offering flexibility to work remotely or from our headquarters in Watertown, MA.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Disc Medicine is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing novel treatments for patients who suffer from serious hematologic diseases. We are building a portfolio of innovative, first-in-class therapeutic candidates that aim to address a wide spectrum of hematologic diseases by targeting fundamental biological pathways of red blood cell biology, specifically heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. Disc Medicine values collaboration, professional development, and scientific integrity and promotes an inclusive company culture that empowers and inspires.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Vice President of Market Access, the Senior Director, Marketing and Operations will be a key strategic leader within the Market Access team, responsible for leading access marketing initiatives and operational execution for Disc's therapies resulting in appropriate patient access.

The role requires a strategic mindset, a collaborative approach, and a strong commitment to building a culture of ownership, accountability, and trust. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing innovative marketing strategies and tactics to engage and facilitate timely and appropriate patient access. Responsibilities will also include managing Market Access operations, which include analytics, cross function training, budget process, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Access Marketing Strategy & Execution — 40%

• Lead payer, access and PSP marketing initiatives and tactics that drive positive coverage and streamlined patient and HCP access journey.
• Scope, develop and execute promotional payer marketing initiatives to reinforce value proposition to managed care customers: PBMs, Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, VA/DOD and IDNs.
• Develop and execute pull through collateral to educate HCPs and office staff on access and reimbursement process for Disc products
• Support development of brand plan from access perspective

Patient & HCP Access / Cross-Functional Execution — 25%

• Collaborate with patient services, field reimbursement, sales and marketing to focus on setting access expectations and communicating to ensure optimal patient and HCP experience.
• Manage agencies to deliver tools/tactics to ensure quality resources are delivered on time within budget
• Coordinate and analyze coverage policies, PSP data, patient/HCP feedback, evolving market dynamics and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement

Market Access Operations, Analytics & Training — 25%

• Lead Market Access training initiatives to elevate organizational understanding, build cross-functional trust, and embed access literacy across the company.
• Manage Market Access budget process
• Lead strategy and tactics for industry meetings/conventions

Compliance & Strategic Leadership — 10%

• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable legal, regulatory, and compliance standards, modeling ethical behavior and a commitment to doing what is right.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred (MBA, PharmD, MPH, etc.)
• 15+ years of progressive commercial experience within the biopharmaceutical industry, ideally in specialty or rare/orphan diseases
• 5+ years of Market Access leadership experience
• Rare/Orphan product launch experience required, experience with HUB services, reimbursement, and specialty pharmacy essential
• Strong understanding of commercial and government payer systems, including Medicare Part D and pharmacy benefit management
• Track record of successful strategy development and execution in a matrixed, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams with a strong culture of accountability and trust
• Exceptional communication and executive engagement skills, with experience influencing C-suite stakeholders internally and externally
• Willingness to travel as needed to support team and business objectives

The annual base salary range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rates are determined by considering multiple factors including qualifications, relevance of experience, education & credentials, subject matter expertise, and internal parity.

Salary Range

$261,000—$319,000 USD

Disc Medicine is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing all qualified candidates and employees equal opportunities. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation packages. The Company headquarters are in Watertown, MA, and we provide a flexible work environment.

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