Executive Director, Market Access

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Executive Director responsible for market access and pricing strategies for vaccine innovations. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize patient access and launching groundbreaking health solutions.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRahway • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $255,800 - $402,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead global payer value proposition development and integrated access & pricing strategies leading to Payer Value materials (ex. Dossiers)
Partner closely with the cross functional team including Marketing and Product Development Teams (PDTs), R&D, Finance, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Medical Affairs, Policy, Communications, regional and country teams to shape long ‑ term access strategy and evidence plans in the US and ex-US
Anticipate environmental and competitive pressures, lead development of innovative pricing and access solutions efforts including partnership with Sustainable Access Solutions (SAS) team and others on GMAx LT
Oversee payer and HTA/NITAG insights, market research, policy shaping, and 4th hurdle assessments to inform investment and launch decisions
Owner of therapeutic level access & pricing strategy including tradeoffs, risk tolerance, escalation and overall governance and compliance responsibility
Provide access assumptions for business development, portfolio strategy, and enterprise ‑ wide prioritization
Build organizational capability and talent pipeline across the Vaccines Infectious Diseases team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
MBA or advanced degree preferred
≥10 years in market access, pricing/reimbursement, public health, health economics, sales/marketing, or market research
Knowledge and experience in infectious disease, preferably in vaccines
Prior experience developing global business strategy
Knowledgeable about health economic tools and techniques
People management experience
Demonstrated excellence in strategic leadership, innovation, team building, cross-functional influence, and executive communication
Demonstrated innovative mindset and high level of comfort working in a white space environment that is necessary for innovation
Demonstrated ability to understand, develop and communicate scientific based strategies and messages
Comfort and confidence in working with teams and routinely demonstrates inclusive behaviors; actively seeks out different perspectives and experiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision healthcare
other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days

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Hard Skills & Tools

market accesspricingreimbursementhealth economicspublic healthmarket researchglobal business strategyhealth economic toolsstrategic leadershipinnovative pricing solutions

Soft Skills

team buildingcross-functional influenceexecutive communicationinclusive behaviorsstrategic thinkinginnovationpeople managementcollaborationadaptabilityproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBAadvanced degree