Senior Director, Field Reimbursement & Access Strategy

uniQure; United States; On-site; USD 246,000 - 318,000; Full time

Job summary

uniQure is seeking a strategic leader to run field-based market access and reimbursement operations in the US, reporting to the VP, US Payer & Reimbursement. You will build Go to Market plans, educate treatment centers on reimbursement dynamics for AMT-130, and drive cross-functional solutions to improve patient access.

The role requires extensive biotech payer experience, launch experience in gene therapy, and the ability to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in life sciences, finance/accounting or closely related field and 12+ years of medical life science industry experience.
• 15+ years of previous experience within biotech/pharmaceutical industry
• Required experience leading field reimbursement teams
• Highly preferred experience in high-cost rare disease / gene therapy management role.
• Proven track record of recent launch experience in the last 3 years
• Success in building, managing, and leading high-performing teams
• Strong commercialization and launch experience with cell and gene therapy or high cost buy and bill/medical benefit products
• Experience with surgically administered therapeutics a plus
• Strong relationship building and communication skills
• Deep understanding of US healthcare reimbursement, pricing strategies, formulary dynamics, and access pathways.
• Exceptional relationship management skills with proven ability to influence top clinical and business decision makers
• Thorough knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks for promotion and specifically field reimbursement operating norms
• Business maturity and with exceptional analytical skills and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to travel ~50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Design Go to Market plans for field-based reimbursement specialists to drive superior business results.
• Build and maintain deep relationships with key HCP customers at organizations treating patients with AMT-130.
• Maintain understanding of payer landscapes, policies, and competitive dynamics to inform strategies.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to adapt uniQure’s field reimbursement tactics.
• Drive insights and recommendations to commercial leadership to influence strategy.
• Help design performance goals and metrics for initial implementation.
• Partner with Account Management, Patient Support Services, Distribution, Training, and other leaders to maximize market opportunity.
• Identify potential sites of care for new patients.

Skills

Leadership

Field reimbursement

Payer & access strategy

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

BS/BA in life sciences

Job description

uniQure is seeking a strategic leader to run field-based market access and reimbursement operations in the US, reporting to the VP, US Payer & Reimbursement. You will build Go to Market plans, educate treatment centers on reimbursement dynamics for AMT-130, and drive cross-functional solutions to improve patient access.

The role requires extensive biotech payer experience, launch experience in gene therapy, and the ability to travel up to 50%.