Vice President, US Patient Access

Travere Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 285,000 - 385,000; Full time

Job summary

He/she will build scalable platforms, drive performance, collaborate across functions, and travel domestically up to 35%. This role requires a deep biopharma background and a strategic, operational leader focused on patients and value.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in biopharma with leadership in patient access, reimbursement or related commercial operations.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and partner with Sales to resolve access barriers.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, contracting and gross-to-net considerations.
• Experience in rare disease, specialty pharma, or complex access environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. Patient Access organization, setting vision and operating model.
• Oversee payer management, reimbursement, and access analytics.
• Partner with Product, Franchise Leadership, and Sales for access execution.
• Ensure end-to-end patient/provider experience across hub services and distribution.
• Maintain governance, compliance, risk management, and budget for access programs.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder communication

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel planning

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Department:

Location:

San Diego, USA- Remote

Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients.Our work is rewarding - both professionally and personally - because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission - to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Position Summary

The Vice President, U.S. Patient Access is responsible for leading Travere's end-to-end U.S. patient access platform across the commercial portfolio. This role oversees the capabilities required to help appropriate patients access, initiate, receive, and remain on Travere therapies.

The scope of the role includes payer management, field access and reimbursement, contracting operations, rebate adjudication, government price reporting, hub and patient services operations, specialty pharmacy, trade and distribution, and affordability and free-goods programs.

The Vice President partners closely with the U.S. Sales Organization and leaders from Franchise Strategy, Insights & Analytics, Medical Affairs, Finance, Legal, Compliance and Enterprise Technology Solutions to translate product-specific strategies into effective execution to continuously improve patient access.

The Vice President is accountable for the performance, operating model, infrastructure, controls, and service delivery required to support FILSPARI and future portfolio assets. This leader will ensure that Travere's patient access capabilities are scalable, compliant, financially responsible, and focused on delivering effective experiences for patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and other access stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Travere's U.S. Patient Access organization, setting its vision, operating model, priorities, capabilities, and performance expectations.
• Own portfolio access performance, analytics, service quality, and resolution of significant access barriers.
• Lead payer management and field access & reimbursement teams, including account planning, deployment, access pull-through, and patient-start support.
• Partner with Product and Franchise Leadership to translate product strategies into effective access execution; partner with Sales Leadership to allow for seamless conversion of generated demand.
• Oversee the end-to-end patient and provider experience, including hub services, affordability programs, specialty pharmacy, trade, and distribution.
• Lead contracting administration, rebate adjudication, government price reporting, gross-to-net support, financial controls, and the Patient Access budget.
• Maintain strong vendor governance, compliance, program integrity, audit readiness, risk management, and business continuity.
• Partner with Commercial Operations and Enterprise Technology Solutions on field alignment, incentive compensation, reporting, data infrastructure, and an integrated CRM platform.
• Build scalable capabilities for product launches and portfolio growth while developing a high-performing, patient-focused organization.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive biopharmaceutical experience, including significant leadership in patient access, reimbursement, patient services, or related commercial operations.
• Demonstrated success in leading commercial organizations, including field Access and Reimbursement teams, and partnering with Sales to resolve access barriers.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, including performance measurement, data-driven decision-making, budget management, contracting, rebates, and gross-to-net considerations.
• Proven ability to collaborate across commercial, medical, finance, legal, and compliance functions and build scalable platforms for marketed products and future launches.
• Experience in rare disease, specialty pharmaceuticals, or similarly complex access environments strongly preferred.

Additional Skills/Experience/Requirements

• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and build alignment in a matrixed environment.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, balancing strategy, execution, and patient impact.
• Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and build scalable processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership style grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 35% and work face-to-face with colleagues, including onsite in San Diego; this role is not fully remote.

Total Rewards Offerings

Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization.

Benefits

Our benefits include premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.

Compensation

Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees.

Target Base Pay Range: $285,000.00 - $385,000.00

*This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, education, skills, and location.

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer.