Strategic Payer Partnerships Director

Jazz Pharmaceuticals; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 224,000 - 336,000; Full time

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a National Account Director to lead market access strategies for Emisar, Optum Rx, and UnitedHealthcare in commercial and Medicare books of business.

You will manage relationships with key decision-makers and coordinate access initiatives across internal stakeholders. This role requires at least 10 years in pharma with payer experience, strong leadership, and a track record of navigating formularies and contracts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in pharma/biopharmaceuticals with 4+ years in national payer accounts.
• 2+ years in direct management or team leadership.
• Ability to develop networks within targeted accounts.
• Experience leading cross-organizational projects and teams.
• Understanding of payers, formulary development, coverage decisions, and compliance.
• Proficiency across Jazz core competencies: business acumen, communication, critical thinking, and planning.
• Demonstrates Jazz values: integrity, passion, collaboration, innovation, excellence.

Responsibilities

• Execute market access strategies for Jazz portfolio within Commercial and Medicare accounts (Emisar/Optum Rx/UHC).
• Build broad relationships with key decision-makers influencing coverage and reimbursement.
• Influence policies and contracts to enable timely, clinically appropriate access.
• Create and manage stakeholder engagement plans for target accounts.
• Represent Jazz at industry events to engage PBMs and health plans stakeholders.
• Coordinate opportunities with RADs and field sales to maximize access.
• Coordinate internal teams (Sales, Legal, Access Services, HEOR) to address access challenges and ensure patient access.
• Prepare quarterly business reviews of market access landscape with sales and management.

Skills

Account management

Payer relationships

Cross-functional leadership

Healthcare regulations

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Communication skills

Influence and impact

Job description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a National Account Director to lead market access strategies for Emisar, Optum Rx, and UnitedHealthcare in commercial and Medicare books of business.

You will manage relationships with key decision-makers and coordinate access initiatives across internal stakeholders. This role requires at least 10 years in pharma with payer experience, strong leadership, and a track record of navigating formularies and contracts.