Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
Amylyx is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an audacious mission to develop novel therapies for high unmet needs. We are currently focused on post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), Wolfram syndrome, progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Our mission is powered by our people. Our core values – be audacious, be curious, be authentic, be engaged, and be accountable – create a culture of caring. Amylyx has assembled an experienced team ready to take action because the communities we serve have no time to wait.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Head of the Market Access Field Team to build and lead a payer and strategic account director field team for a new product launch. This team will be responsible for engaging U.S. payers and health systems to secure coverage and access to treatment for people living with a rare, serious, condition.
Responsibilities
Serve as a key contributor to launch planning and execution, with a focus on access and reimbursement readiness. Build a high performing, strategic and collaborative account team. Design team structure including roles, target accounts, operating practices and incentives. Recruit, onboard, and develop the team through a successful launch. Lead and enable account teams to establish effective relationships at target public and private payers, PBMs and health system customers. Oversee and participate in customer payer PIE (Pre-approval Information Exchange) and clinical presentations, with the goal of securing favorable formulary access and coverage decisions. Partner with commercial leaders to implement solutions that quickly identify, escalate and resolve patient access issues during launch. Identify coverage and access opportunities and drive cross functional pull through efforts. Represent the market access strategy and payer voice with internal stakeholders as business decisions are made in a fast-paced environment. Foster a culture of trust, integrity and teamwork across all commercial functions. Hold team accountable to do the same. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD) preferred. 10+ years of experience in Market Access. Must have experience leading a US payer field team at the national level, preferably in launch environments. Proven success in securing access for therapies in rare/orphan diseases is strongly preferred. Ability to inspire trust and drive alignment across cross-functional teams. Deep understanding of U.S. payer landscape, reimbursement pathways (including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial), and policy environment. Ability to understand and present clinical disease state and product information. Strong analytical and financial acumen. This role requires up to 50% travel. Work Location and Conditions
Amylyx proudly supports remote work opportunities within the United States, with certain state exceptions. Travel to our corporate location in Cambridge, MA and other company events as necessary. Must have a suitable remote work setting with reliable internet, phone, and video conferencing capabilities. Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
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Serve as a key contributor to launch planning and execution, with a focus on access and reimbursement readiness. Build a high performing, strategic and collaborative account team. Design team structure including roles, target accounts, operating practices and incentives. Recruit, onboard, and develop the team through a successful launch. Lead and enable account teams to establish effective relationships at target public and private payers, PBMs and health system customers. Oversee and participate in customer payer PIE (Pre-approval Information Exchange) and clinical presentations, with the goal of securing favorable formulary access and coverage decisions. Partner with commercial leaders to implement solutions that quickly identify, escalate and resolve patient access issues during launch. Identify coverage and access opportunities and drive cross functional pull through efforts. Represent the market access strategy and payer voice with internal stakeholders as business decisions are made in a fast-paced environment. Foster a culture of trust, integrity and teamwork across all commercial functions. Hold team accountable to do the same. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD) preferred. 10+ years of experience in Market Access. Must have experience leading a US payer field team at the national level, preferably in launch environments. Proven success in securing access for therapies in rare/orphan diseases is strongly preferred. Ability to inspire trust and drive alignment across cross-functional teams. Deep understanding of U.S. payer landscape, reimbursement pathways (including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial), and policy environment. Ability to understand and present clinical disease state and product information. Strong analytical and financial acumen. This role requires up to 50% travel. Work Location and Conditions
Amylyx proudly supports remote work opportunities within the United States, with certain state exceptions. Travel to our corporate location in Cambridge, MA and other company events as necessary. Must have a suitable remote work setting with reliable internet, phone, and video conferencing capabilities. Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
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