Associate Director, US Pharma Payer Marketing

MSD

Associate Director developing market access strategies for pharmaceutical marketing. Collaborating across functions to ensure strong payer access and clear value communication for Enlicitide.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $142,400 - $224,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leverage market and customer insights to shape market access strategies
Develop payer customer segment strategies and promotional campaigns
Identify opportunities and support appropriate pull-through activities and payer related solutions for field sales and account management teams.
Monitor payer feedback and market dynamics to inform tactical adjustments to strategy
Provide US payer input into Brand Marketing, Global Market Access Teams, new product planning, Integrated Account Management, Legal, Compliance, and Finance
Active participation in the development of value evidence strategies; strong coordination with Outcomes Research / V&I (Value & Implementation Team)
Support US Finance in development of segment level forecasts in support of brand forecast

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 6 years combined payer marketing, pricing/market access strategy, marketing/sales leadership, or account management, in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry; OR 7-8 years of experience in consulting in the healthcare industry with direct payer marketing and pricing strategy experience for supporting a product launch
Demonstrated understanding of the mechanics and economics of the healthcare Ecosystem, including influences across various payer segments
Demonstrated understanding of US healthcare trends and policy issues and their potential impact upon our company's business opportunities
Strong knowledge of marketing principles and activating market research insights
Ability to translate market trends and customer needs into customer resources or tactics
Ability to learn quickly and to assess a variety of scenarios, strategically and operationally
Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem solving, analytical critical thinking
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Demonstrated success in establishing, developing and maintaining business relationships
Strong collaboration, project management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize activities and manage multiple tasks within deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

payer marketingpricing strategymarket access strategypromotional campaignsvalue evidence strategiesforecast developmentmarket researchaccount managementstrategic thinkinganalytical critical thinking

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationproject managementorganizational skillsproblem solvingability to learn quicklystrategic assessmentrelationship buildingprioritization