Summit Therapeutics, Inc. · 1 day ago
Director, Market Access Payer Accounts
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$198K/yr - $246K/yr
10+ years expSummit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company dedicated to improving quality of life and addressing unmet medical needs. The Director of Market Access Payer Accounts will lead relationships with national and sub-national payers to ensure access, reimbursement, and affordability for their drug candidates, while collaborating with various teams to support strategies and resolve issues.
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Responsibilities
Establish, broaden, and deepen relationships with target entities (e.g., health insurers, PBM's, other payers, etc.) and key decision makers and influencers (medical and pharmacy directors, etc.) that affect coverage and reimbursement decisions
Positively influence decision makers, policies, guidelines, and contracts to facilitate timely and appropriate coverage, access and reimbursement for our drug candidates and approved products
Implement Brand access strategies and develop account specific plans and assist in the resolution of access/reimbursement issues
Work closely with the Medical Affairs field team to support the communication and understanding of our drug candidates and approved products with payers
Work closely with the Patient Services team to support the patient journey and resolve coverage issues
Assist Regional Sales teams with pull- or sell-through strategies based on payer coverage
Establish and maintain relationships with key decision-makers, including Formulary, P&T, and Pathway leaders, Medical & Pharmacy Directors and other population-based stakeholders to secure appropriate access and optimal product positioning
Co-create account-level strategies, tools, and tactics to communicate the product value proposition effectively. Collaborate on pricing and contracting strategies, HEOR evidence generation plans, patient support programs, payer marketing initiatives, and account management approaches
Lead discussions with internal and external partners to ensure alignment on access, coverage, and reimbursement strategies
Foster a high-performance culture within the field team by promoting accountability, urgency, ethical behavior, and professional development
Stay informed on healthcare industry trends, payer policies, reimbursement processes, and competitive activity. Provide strategic insights to inform decision-making, access strategies, and product launches
Ensure all Market Access initiatives are developed and executed in compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 10+ years biotech/pharmaceutical experience
Minimum of 5+ years of focused account management experience in the oncology access marketplace
Demonstrated success in engaging with US payers, MACs, PBMs, and IDNs
Strong understanding of the US healthcare payer/access landscape and regulatory environment
Excellent strategic thinking, leadership, negotiation, and relationship management skills
Ability to work on cross-functional teams and drive complex projects to completion
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Successful record of achieving and maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal, and operational rules
Ability to travel to support business priorities as needed
Benefits
Bonus
Stock
Benefits
Other applicable variable compensation
Company
Summit Therapeutics, Inc.
Summit Mission Statement: To build a viable, long-lasting health care organization that assumes full responsibility for designing, developing, trial execution and enrollment, regulatory submission and approval, as well as successful commercialization of patient, physician, caregiver, and societal-friendly medicinal therapy intended to: improve quality of life, increase potential duration of life, and resolve serious medical healthcare needs.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.79BKey Investors
CARB-XEurofarmaBiomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)
2025-10-21Post Ipo Equity· $500M
2024-09-11Post Ipo Equity· $235M
2024-06-03Post Ipo Equity· $200M
Leadership Team
Manmeet Soni
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
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