Payer Access Director – Cell Therapy

Autolus Therapeutics

Payer access director securing coverage and reimbursement for Autolus’ cancer and autoimmune cell therapies. Managing payer relationships, treatment-center onboarding, and market-access strategy across the United States.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $194,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in market access strategies, payer relations, and reimbursement processes within hematology and oncology. Possesses strong strategic acumen and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions to ensure patient access to therapies.

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Market Access StrategyPayer RelationsReimbursement AchievementHematology / Oncology ExpertiseCell Therapy Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Access and ReimbursementPayer Class ManagementHealth Economic Information PresentationOnboarding Treatment CentersBilling and Coding EducationPolicy AdvocacyStrategic Relationship ManagementClinical Knowledge in Hematologic MalignanciesCART/Cell Therapy DynamicsProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingCollaborationFlexibilityCommunicationResilience

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointExcelWord

Industry Keywords

National and Regional PayersMedicaidMedicareCell TherapyGene TherapyHematologyOncologyPatient SupportCoverage PoliciesFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operationalize the overall Market Access strategy and ensure patients have timely access to Autolus therapies
Secure robust coverage and reimbursement for Autolus products through regional, national, and government payers
Collaborate with center engagement and account management to onboard treatment centers and support timely patient access
Develop and manage strategic relationships with commercial and government payers within the assigned geography
Implement the approved pre-launch payer education plan
Present approved product education and health economic information to key customers
Assess payer and policy landscapes, including legislation, payer class management, and advocacy
Obtain product coverage within assigned accounts and identify and mitigate access challenges
Partner with Medical Affairs and Global Market Access on clinical and outcomes concerns
Educate authorized treatment centers on coverage, billing, coding, and reimbursement
Work with Autolus Patient Support on payer coverage policies and coverage questions
Implement the strategic and tactical market access plan within the assigned geography
Partner with field account management after launch to educate on payers and address questions or concerns

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated successful experience with National and Regional payers in Commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare
Sustained track record of access and reimbursement achievement in cell therapy, gene therapy, or hematology / oncology
Excellent strategic and business acumen skills, with demonstrated ability to successfully partner with payers
Knowledge of medical benefit and inpatient and outpatient economics preferred
Extensive experience with private and public payers across all settings of care
Extensive understanding of hematology / oncology clinical landscape and cell therapy business
Strong ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally
Willingness and ability to work hands-on with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Experience onboarding cell therapies with treatment centers highly preferred
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
Proven leadership experience and capabilities
Ability to problem solve, demonstrate flexibility, and think strategically
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Resilient in high-pressure environments
Approximately 50% travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Performance related bonus
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Pension
Access to an employee share scheme
Flexible working
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process