Associate Director - CVRM Access Strategy

 At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life. 

As an Associate Director, Access Strategy in Wilmington, DE, for the CVRM team you’ll be the ‘face’ of AstraZeneca to our many healthcare clients. Representing some of the most well-recognized and respected products in the industry, you'll build strong relationships with healthcare professionals. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of the clinical disease state and treatment guidelines and effectively engages with stakeholders in clinical discussions to inform access strategy for the CVRM pipeline. 

• Partners with Brand teams to shape customer communication strategies for the CVRM pipeline and develop promotional assets that reflect access priorities and value messaging including pull through materials and negotiation frameworks. 

• Contributes to the development and implementation of a cohesive communication strategy for the CVRM pipeline across payer, provider, and patient audiences to drive clarity on product value. 

• Develops compelling product value propositions and value strategies for the CVRM pipeline across market access channels, including payers, IDNs, pharmacies, distributors, and policy stakeholders. 

• Partners to recommend pricing and compliant payer contracting approaches aligned with brand P&L, including innovative approaches to evolving market challenges and contributing to the continuous improvement of market access strategies and execution. 

• Leads in the design and implementation of affordability programming that ensures patient access while carefully stewarding brand budget and gross to net impact. 

• Applies advanced understanding of the US market access landscape and the legal/regulatory environment to ensure compliant, effective messaging and tactics. 

• Leads research and generates insights to inform market access messaging, evidence needs, and customer engagement plans. 

• Leads payer research and landscape assessments to inform scenario planning, launch readiness, and risk mitigation for the CVRM pipeline across all segments 

Essential Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• 3+ yrs experience in one or a combination of: pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, clinical, institutional or related industry OR commercial experience 

Desirable Requirements, Skills and Capabilities  

• Advanced Degree in Business, Marketing, or Science