Head of US Market Access Strategy & Marketing

Overview

The Head of U.S. Access Strategy & Marketing leads the Access Strategy and Marketing team responsible for the development and execution of U.S. market access strategies and corresponding marketing materials for Alexion’s portfolio of medicines in the United States. This role will lead the evolution of the value proposition to U.S. payer and channel customers. This role is based at Alexion’s Boston headquarters and reports to the Vice President, U.S. Value and Access.

You will be responsible

Leading a team responsible for developing the access, strategies and access marketing materials for Alexion’s portfolio of medicines in the United States, for both in-line and pipeline products

Leading the development and alignment process for the U.S. Market Access operating plan

Creating an environment of constant growth for the access strategy and marketing team that maximizes engagement and effectiveness; ensuring that the team is staffed with top talent within the industry

Leading a team to define the strategies to achieve access goals, including how to message, position, and leverage Medical, HEOR, Advocacy & evidence assessments, advocacy groups, and a product's clinical value proposition to compete and secure access for patients

Identifying evidence generation needs based on market access events and coordinating with HEOR / Medical teams to inform the development of value propositions

Leading a team responsible for developing access advocacy strategies across Alexion’s portofolio and engaging with the Patient Advocacy team to execute on the strategies

Working closely with the Global Value Access and Pricing (GVAP) Team to integrate the U.S. Market access perspective into key development programs for pipeline medicines

Working closely with Global to inform the US Market Access team of any upcoming business development or acquisition deals that may be under consideration and impact the US Market Access team’s priorities

Keeping a pulse on upcoming legislative actions that impact patient access to Alexion’s portfolio and determine which will necessitate shaping a cross-functional team to shape a response strategy

Leading a cross-functional team to model and understand the impact of new and upcoming legislative actions and help define Alexion’s response strategy, including coordination with governmet affairs

Effectively motivate team member to lead cross functionally, particularly across Market Access, HEOR, Brand, Government affairs, and Advocacy, to ensure alignment around delivery against access goals at each stage of a products lifecycle

Ensuring effective Account Management and Field Reimbursement training across the portfolio on access marketing materials

Ensuring all cross-functional matrix teams responsible for the execution of U.S. access strategies are operating at a high level

Representing the U.S. market access team on key governance committees

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant area of study

10+ years’ experience in a pharmaceutical marketing role including 5+ years U.S. managed care or related experience

Experience leading a marketing team or comparable team leadership experience

Demonstrated experience developing and leading the implementation of U.S. market access strategies

Ability to complete quantitative and qualitative analyses of complex strategic initiatives

Knowledge of the business models, influence / impact, and decision drivers of U.S. commercial and government payers as well as channel customers (i.e., specialty pharmacy and distribution, home infusion, etc.)

Understanding of reimbursement methodologies utilized by commercial and government payers under the medical and pharmacy benefits

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex business challenges and data-driven recommendations to senior leaders

Clinical, technical, and scientific knowledge and aptitude in complex disease states

Experience reviewing marketing materials with medical, legal, and regulatory review committees

The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to : use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

Dates

Date Posted

10-Sep-2025

Closing Date

26-Oct-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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