Head of Medical Access
- Biibhr
- Cambridge, MA
- 6mo ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
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About this Role
The Head of Medical Access is a critical leadership role within US Medical, responsible for leading and developing the US medical access strategy in close collaboration with US Market Access & Reimbursement (MA&R). This individual will lead a team of National and Regional Medical Account Directors (MADs) who serve as scientific and strategic partners to US healthcare systems and payer organizations. The leader will drive the integration of scientific engagement, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), and access strategies across national and regional levels to support all of Biogen’s Therapeutic Areas (TAs) and pipeline. This leader will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including US MA&R, US Marketing, Global Value & Access, and US Medical Affairs TAs, to ensure alignment and execution of medical access strategies that improve patient outcomes.
Biogen’s priority is to continue to foster and enable a diverse and inclusive workforce – representing age, gender, sexual identity, race, ethnicity, Veterans, and people with disabilities – that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients who we serve.
What You Will Do
- Develop and lead the US medical access strategy in close collaboration with MA&R across all TAs and pipeline.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of National and Regional MADs to ensure consistent execution of medical engagement strategies across all payer segments.
- Set strategic direction and oversee execution of US HEOR-Access medical strategies, ensuring alignment with therapeutic area priorities and access goals.
- Ensure the MAD team delivers high-quality scientific exchange and effectively communicates HEOR and real-world evidence (RWE) to payer stakeholders, including clinical teams, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), specialty pharmacy providers (SPPs), and integrated delivery networks (IDNs).
- Drive medical excellence through clear performance goals, strategic engagement, and continuous improvement via metrics, training, and collaboration.
- Represent the MAD team in internal forums and with senior leadership to advocate for resources, share insights, and align on enterprise priorities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional field and home office colleagues to meet customer needs with high-quality, customer-focused support.
- Serve as a key member of the North America Medical Extended Leadership Team, contributing to departmental strategy, capability building, and cross-functional alignment.
Who You Are
You are a strategic and collaborative leader with deep expertise in managed markets, medical affairs, and payer engagement. You are passionate about developing talent and building high-performing teams. You thrive in a cross-functional environment and are driven by the opportunity to shape access strategies that improve patient care.
Required Skills
- Advanced scientific or clinical degree (MD, Pharm.D., Ph.D., DNP).
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within Medical Affairs, Market Access, or Managed Markets.
- Proven experience working with national and regional payer organizations.
- Deep understanding of medical engagement, healthcare/pharmaceutical environment, regulatory environment, field medical operations, scientific communication, and compliance.
- Performance oriented with business acumen, a focus on customer experience, and a patient-centric approach.
- Ability to travel up to 50% and work independently in a field-based role.
- Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Skills & Therapeutic Area Specific Skills
- Clinical experience and subject matter expertise in neurology and/or immunology.
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive strategic alignment.
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.