Senior Strategy Manager, Access & Payer Contracting

Genentech; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

Genentech in California seeks a Senior Strategy Manager to lead the development of access and contracting strategies across our portfolio for payer, PBM, and specialty segments. You will collaborate with Customer Engagement, Pricing, Legal, and Distribution teams to align strategy with Brand priorities, manage ambiguity, and drive cross-portfolio initiatives.

We look for 5+ years in pharma market access, with MBA preferred, and a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, translate data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in the pharmaceutical industry in payer/contracting strategy, account management, consulting, market analysis, or health economics.
• 5+ years in a U.S. Market Access function with pricing, contracting, distribution, policy strategies, and reimbursement understanding.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead access and contracting strategies from concept to execution to maximize patient access and Genentech profitability.
• Collaborate with Customer Engagement, Pricing, Legal, and Distribution leads to align strategy with priorities.
• Navigate ambiguity to lead cross-portfolio initiatives for emerging customer types and segments.
• Provide analytical rigor and negotiation strategies to account teams to shape customer engagements.
• Synthesize contract performance insights and market trends to inform executive decision-making.
• Partner with leadership to upskill market access knowledge and drive strategic account planning.

Skills

Cross-Functional Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Payer/contracting strategy

Market access

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Genentech in California seeks a Senior Strategy Manager to lead the development of access and contracting strategies across our portfolio for payer, PBM, and specialty segments. You will collaborate with Customer Engagement, Pricing, Legal, and Distribution teams to align strategy with Brand priorities, manage ambiguity, and drive cross-portfolio initiatives.

We look for 5+ years in pharma market access, with MBA preferred, and a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, translate data