Sr. Director, Market Access Strategy

Servier; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 241,000 - 316,000; Full time

Job summary

Servier is seeking a Senior Director of Access Strategy in the U.S. to translate brand strategy into market access solutions and lead the Access Strategy team.

You will collaborate across policy, payer, and commercial teams to drive lifecycle plans for a multi-product portfolio while aligning with broader corporate priorities. The role requires 12+ years in pharma/biotech with substantial market access experience and strong leadership, policy, and strategic thinking skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years in pharma/biotech with at least 8 years in Market Access.
• Experience leading market access teams and strategies in healthcare (oncology/neurology/rare diseases preferred).
• Deep understanding of healthcare policy, pricing, and market access dynamics.
• Excellent collaboration and communication across diverse functions.
• Strong strategic thinking and proactive decision-making in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate Brand imperatives into access solutions with cross‑functional collaboration.
• Coordinate access planning and lifecycle plans for the full portfolio.
• Lead the Market Access Strategy team and develop talent.
• Monitor shifts in healthcare policy, pricing strategies, and barriers.
• Develop economic value stories and payer materials for stakeholders.
• Align evidence generation with market access needs across teams.
• Coordinate with Global Market Access and support pipeline and BD deals.

Skills

Market Access leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy & pricing

People leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

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Type of Contract: Full-time Employment / Unlimited

Job Requisition ID: 12942

Sr. Director, Market Access Strategy

About Servier

Servier Pharmaceuticals is an independent, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company built to think differently about what long-term impact can look like in healthcare. Launched in 2018 and backed by the strength and stability of the Servier Group, our foundation-governed model gives us the freedom to invest for the future, move with purpose, and stay focused on where patients need us most.

In less than a decade, we have grown from a small U.S. presence into a rapidly expanding, multi-billion-dollar organization with an award-winning culture, six commercial products, and a portfolio strengthened through bold strategic investments and innovation. Our teams are helping advance important new treatment options for patients facing serious diseases with high unmet need, particularly in rare oncology and neurology.

Our ambition is clear: to build a leading U.S. biopharmaceutical company known for scientific excellence, operational strength, and deep commitment to patients. Just as important is how we build it. We are creating a culture that values entrepreneurship, collaboration, accountability, and the belief that individuals at every level can shape the future of the company.

For people who want more than a job — who want the opportunity to build, lead, grow, and make a measurable impact — Servier offers the chance to be part of a company with purpose, momentum, and the ability to help define what comes next for patients and for our industry.

Role Summary

Reporting to the VP, Market Access, the Senior Director of Access Strategy is a critical leadership role, responsible for translating the company's overarching brand strategy into effective, tangible access solutions. As a key people leader, this individual will spearhead the Access Strategy team, driving the comprehensive development and meticulous execution of market access strategies. This position is pivotal in expertly navigating the dynamic and evolving healthcare landscape, ensuring optimal and sustainable market access for the company's entire portfolio, while rigorously aligning all access initiatives with broader brand imperatives and strategic organizational objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Translate Brand Imperatives into Access Solutions: Collaborate closely with brand marketing teams to fully understand brand strategies and objectives, and work across teams within Market Access to identify and execute access solutions that drive brand priorities.
• Coordinate Access Planning: Coordinate across various market access functions to lead integration efforts, and develop robust product launch and lifecycle access plans for the full portfolio of products,
• Lead Market Access Strategy Team: Serve as a people leader, guiding and developing the Market Access Strategy team.
• Monitor Healthcare Landscape: In collaboration with key cross-functional teams, including Policy, National Accounts, Patient Services, Marketing, and Commercial Intelligence, continuously monitor shifts in healthcare policy, competitor pricing strategies, and institutional barriers. Proactively identify implications of market changes on the company's portfolio and develop effective mitigating strategies.
• Develop Economic Value Stories: Work with the National Account team and Medical Affairs to translate complex clinical data into clear, compelling economic value stories that resonate with budget decision-makers. Oversee transformation of value propositions into tangible payer materials designed to effectively communicate product benefits to key stakeholders.
• Align Evidence Generation: Collaborate with marketing, medical affairs, regulatory, and policy teams to ensure evidence generation activities are aligned with critical market access needs.
• Coordinate Global Strategies: Work in conjunction with Global Market Access counterparts to coordinate and integrate cross-border access strategies.
• Support Pipeline & Business Development: Provide crucial market access inputs for pipeline assets and contribute to business development deals.

Education and Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
• 12+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience, with at least 8 years specifically in Market Access (such as Patient Services, Reimbursement Strategy, Pricing & Contracting, Payer Account Management, Trade & Distribution)
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing market access teams and strategies within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry (Oncology, Neurology or Rare Diseases is highly preferred).
• In-depth understanding of healthcare policy, pricing strategies, and market access dynamics with ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable strategies and communications.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence effectively across diverse functional areas
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with demonstrated adaptability and proactive decision-making in a dynamic environment.

Travel and Location

• Remote/Hybrid
• Travel up to 30% of time

Candidate Profile

Servier’s Commitment

Servier is committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that maintains equitable treatment for all and we welcome applicants who are passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage candidates to apply to our open roles as we are always willing to consider experiences and skills beyond what is listed in the job description.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $241,000-$316,000. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Employees in this position are also eligible for Short-Term and Long-Term incentive programs. Servier also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, flexible time off (Servier provides unlimited sick time and flex time, and does not accrue time off), 401(k), life and disability insurance, recognition programs among other great benefits (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).