Executive Director Access Business Partner

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Executive Director Access Business Partner

The Access Business Partner (ABP) is accountable for leading all USPH functions to shape Access Strategy and optimize performance and profitability across the entire access value chain. In this role, you will identify the most critical access levers and drive the allocation of access resources across all channels. This position requires a significant degree of collaboration, influencing, and driving strategic alignment within the assigned Product Squad and across multiple access functions, including Account Management, Trade/Distribution, Pricing & Contracting, US Public Affairs, HEOR, New Product Planning, Access Marketing, Patient Services, and Global Market Access Strategy.

As an Executive Director Access Business Partner, you will bring a sophisticated blend of strategic, leadership, and technical skills to navigate the complex US pharmaceutical access landscape. Your deep understanding of market dynamics and ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders across multiple access functions will be critical to success.

Location: This position will be located at our corporate office in Whippany, NJ. While this position is considered hybrid, ideal candidate will either currently reside within driving distance to corporate, or be open to relocation.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Executive Director Access Business Partner, are to:

• 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.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

• Pricing and reimbursement knowledge within the medical benefit (buy and bill, ASP+) and pharmacy benefit related to IOD and SP mechanics;

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the access strategy for a critical product, driving its success in the U.S. pharmaceutical market. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for market access and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, we encourage you to apply.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $ 214,240.00 - $321,360.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc..

This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 1/12/2026.

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YOUR APPLICATION
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