Bayer · 1 day ago
Executive Director Access Business Partner
Whippany, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$214K/yr - $321K/yr
15+ years expBayer is a visionary company driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges. The Executive Director Access Business Partner will lead all USPH functions to shape access strategy and optimize performance across the access value chain, requiring collaboration and strategic alignment across multiple access functions.
BiotechnologyChemicalHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead the Access Ecosystem for the Brand by setting the overall strategy across all access levers and orchestrating cross-functional resources to achieve the access vision
Develop and implement Market Access and Value Demonstration strategies and go-to-market plans for the US
Lead the development and communication of differentiated value messaging and overarching clinical, economic, and value propositions to payers and other key stakeholders
Drive US perspectives into Global Market Access strategies, collaborating with ex-US teams and/or external partners on global pricing strategy and value messaging
Partner with Medical Affairs to develop cross-functional evidence generation plans to support payer/health system value of the Brand
Collaborate with Trade/Distribution and Patient Services teams to optimize the distribution network and patient programming strategy
Ensure integration of Market Access, Pricing, and Value Demonstration strategies into commercialization and product development plans
Develop access advocacy strategies and engage with the Patient Advocacy team to execute these strategies
Oversee strategic direction and execution goals for key customer account engagement (e.g., GPO, 340B, Kaiser, VA), ensuring alignment across customer-facing functions
Translate the impact of legislative actions on patient access and shape cross-functional responses
Integrate access metrics, pricing dynamics, and profitability targets into brand forecasting and investment planning
Act as a key member of the Brand Product Squad to ensure organizational readiness and alignment on Market Access-related strategies, resources, and milestones
Ensure high-level performance of cross-functional matrix teams responsible for executing U.S. access strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with 15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably with a strong background in market access, pricing, health economics, or related fields
Deep knowledge of U.S. business models, including the influence/impact and decision drivers of U.S. commercial and government payers (Commercial, Medicare Part B/D, Medicaid) and channel customers (e.g., specialty pharmacy and distribution, GPOs, 340B)
Demonstrated experience in driving market access and pricing strategy implementation, including crafting compelling value propositions and evidence generation plans
Strong commercial and financial acumen, with a deep understanding of gross-to-net revenues, pricing, contracting, and payer reimbursement models, as well as brand forecasting processes
Proven ability to identify impactful access levers and optimize resource allocation across channels to maximize performance and profitability
Experience leading and coaching teams, with the ability to build influential relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to address conflicts and guide teams toward solutions that align with overall product strategy
Entrepreneurial mindset, thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments while working effectively in cross-functional teams
Preferred
Pricing and reimbursement knowledge within the medical benefit (buy and bill, ASP+) and pharmacy benefit related to IOD and SP mechanics
Benefits
Health care
Vision
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Sick leave
Company
Bayer
Bayer is a life science company that specializes in the areas of health care and agriculture.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (62)
2024 (71)
2023 (76)
2022 (141)
2021 (138)
2020 (117)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.34BKey Investors
Bank of AmericaBill & Melinda Gates FoundationTemasek Holdings
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $331.5M
2024-12-06Post Ipo Debt· $5.29B
2022-11-08Grant· $12M
Leadership Team
Wolfgang Nickl
Member of the Board of Management of Bayer AG and CFO
Abi Abitorabi
VP, CGT Platform Implementation Lead
Recent News
2026-01-09
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