Director, Payer Access Cell Therapy

Autolus Therapeutics

Director of Payer Access at Autolus responsible for securing reimbursement and coverage for therapies. Focused on strategic relationships with payers to facilitate patient access in the hematology/oncology sector.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, develop, and manage strategic relationships with National / Regional Commercial and Government payers within assigned geography.
Implement approved pre-launch payer education plan to ensure awareness of Autolus pipeline and prepare the payer market for new cell therapy entrants.
Present / provide approved product education and health economic information to key customers and communicate the value proposition of Autolus products.
Assess payer and policy landscape to understand and plan for potential coverage of Autolus products for Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid patients.
Obtain coverage for Autolus products within assigned accounts, while also identifying and mitigating potential challenges that may hinder access.
Partner with Medical Affairs and Global Market Access team to address clinical and outcomes concerns from payers.
Inform and educate authorized treatment centers on coverage, billing, coding, and reimbursement of Autolus cell therapies.
Responsible and accountable for the successful implementation within geography of the strategic and tactical market access plan.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher
10+ years hematology / oncology experience in payer relations and market access
Deep knowledge of CART/Cell Therapy access, reimbursement, and policy dynamics
In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge in hematologic malignancies
Strong ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Experience in onboarding cell therapies with treatment centers highly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive salary
performance related bonus
private medical insurance
life assurance
pension
access to employee share scheme
flexible working

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Hard Skills & Tools

payer relationsmarket accessreimbursementCART therapycell therapybillingcodinghealth economicsclinical knowledgetherapeutic knowledge

Soft Skills

strategic relationship managementcross-functional collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingaccountabilityadaptabilitypresentation skillseducational skillsanalytical skillsinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreehigher education degree