BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Sr. Director, US Value & Access Strategy, Skeletal Conditions
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., San Rafael, California, United States, 94911
Overview
BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since 1997, BioMarin has applied its scientific expertise to create transformative medicines for genetic conditions, using a number of treatment modalities. BioMarin develops medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need, supported by a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates. About Commercial: BioMarin"s Commercial organization leads global sales and marketing strategies and continues to solidify BioMarin's commercial presence in the United States and Europe, expanding in other regions such as Latin America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Summary
The Market Access Strategy Sr. Director will lead US value, access, and reimbursement strategy development to ensure optimal patient access, coverage, and reimbursement for BioMarin's skeletal conditions business unit. This role aligns cross-functional teams, manages payer and channel strategies, and shapes the external market access environment to support product value and commercial success. This position works closely with stakeholders within the commercial, medical affairs, and key corporate functions and reports to the Vice President of US Market Access. This position drives strategies to evaluate the US coverage and reimbursement environment and provide subject matter expertise to influence commercial planning and market entry plans. It identifies access issues and opportunities and collaborates with cross-functional teams to address them. Responsibilities
Develop and execute U.S. market access strategies to support product launches and ongoing commercialization. Lead payer engagement strategy, including national and regional commercial payers, PBMs, Medicare and Medicaid. Partner with pricing, HEOR, government affairs, patient services and field access teams to develop compelling value propositions and evidence plans. Oversee the development of access-related tools and resources (AMCP dossiers, value decks, coverage policies). Collaborate with sales, marketing, medical affairs, and legal teams to ensure alignment on strategy and execution. Monitor policy, reimbursement, and pricing landscape and assess implications for the business. Support contracting strategy development and assist with negotiations as needed. Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants and payer advisors. Analyze access and utilization data to inform strategy and measure performance. Act as US market access SME/voice for the skeletal conditions business unit in the commercial organization. Required Experience/Skills
Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in US market access, managed markets, payer strategy or related pharmaceutical functions. Deep understanding of U.S. healthcare system, reimbursement mechanisms, and payer landscape. Deep understanding of health policy & health system environment for transformative and rare therapies. Superior problem-solving skills, including demonstrated capability of applying previous experience to complex policy issues. Excellent communication, collaboration, influence, strategic and analytical skills are required. Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Preferred Qualifications
US launch experience in specialty therapeutics (Oncology, rare disease, immunology). Experience with Medicare Part B/D, Medicaid and commercial payers. Familiarity with ICER, QALY models, and evidence-based value frameworks. Understanding of value-based contracting and innovative reimbursement models. Education
Bachelor’s, preferably in life sciences or economics MBA or MPH, preferred Additional
This position is physically located in BioMarin's corporate offices in San Rafael, CA, with travel approximately 25%. This position has no direct reports. Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The salary range for this position is: $221,900 to $305,140. BioMarin considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. For additional benefits information, visit: https://careers.biomarin.com/benefits.
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BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since 1997, BioMarin has applied its scientific expertise to create transformative medicines for genetic conditions, using a number of treatment modalities. BioMarin develops medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need, supported by a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates. About Commercial: BioMarin"s Commercial organization leads global sales and marketing strategies and continues to solidify BioMarin's commercial presence in the United States and Europe, expanding in other regions such as Latin America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Summary
The Market Access Strategy Sr. Director will lead US value, access, and reimbursement strategy development to ensure optimal patient access, coverage, and reimbursement for BioMarin's skeletal conditions business unit. This role aligns cross-functional teams, manages payer and channel strategies, and shapes the external market access environment to support product value and commercial success. This position works closely with stakeholders within the commercial, medical affairs, and key corporate functions and reports to the Vice President of US Market Access. This position drives strategies to evaluate the US coverage and reimbursement environment and provide subject matter expertise to influence commercial planning and market entry plans. It identifies access issues and opportunities and collaborates with cross-functional teams to address them. Responsibilities
Develop and execute U.S. market access strategies to support product launches and ongoing commercialization. Lead payer engagement strategy, including national and regional commercial payers, PBMs, Medicare and Medicaid. Partner with pricing, HEOR, government affairs, patient services and field access teams to develop compelling value propositions and evidence plans. Oversee the development of access-related tools and resources (AMCP dossiers, value decks, coverage policies). Collaborate with sales, marketing, medical affairs, and legal teams to ensure alignment on strategy and execution. Monitor policy, reimbursement, and pricing landscape and assess implications for the business. Support contracting strategy development and assist with negotiations as needed. Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants and payer advisors. Analyze access and utilization data to inform strategy and measure performance. Act as US market access SME/voice for the skeletal conditions business unit in the commercial organization. Required Experience/Skills
Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in US market access, managed markets, payer strategy or related pharmaceutical functions. Deep understanding of U.S. healthcare system, reimbursement mechanisms, and payer landscape. Deep understanding of health policy & health system environment for transformative and rare therapies. Superior problem-solving skills, including demonstrated capability of applying previous experience to complex policy issues. Excellent communication, collaboration, influence, strategic and analytical skills are required. Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Preferred Qualifications
US launch experience in specialty therapeutics (Oncology, rare disease, immunology). Experience with Medicare Part B/D, Medicaid and commercial payers. Familiarity with ICER, QALY models, and evidence-based value frameworks. Understanding of value-based contracting and innovative reimbursement models. Education
Bachelor’s, preferably in life sciences or economics MBA or MPH, preferred Additional
This position is physically located in BioMarin's corporate offices in San Rafael, CA, with travel approximately 25%. This position has no direct reports. Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The salary range for this position is: $221,900 to $305,140. BioMarin considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. For additional benefits information, visit: https://careers.biomarin.com/benefits.
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