Director, Global Market Access (Biotech)

Location: Hybrid optional in Carlsbad, California, or Boston, Massachusetts; remote work is available with travel of up to 15% of working days.

Salary: $220,000–$260,000 annually.

Company

Ionis develops RNA-targeted medicines and gene-editing approaches for serious diseases, with a pipeline spanning neurology, cardiology, and other areas of high unmet patient need.

What you will do

• Lead global market access strategies for pipeline assets, including pricing and reimbursement assumptions.
• Integrate payer requirements and preferences into clinical development and evidence-generation plans.
• Assess pricing and reimbursement potential in the US and other key global markets.
• Lead scientific advice consultations and develop payer value propositions, global value dossiers, JCA submissions, objection handlers, and pricing policies.
• Partner with Commercial, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Clinical Development, Portfolio Planning, Market Insights, and Regulatory teams.
• Manage external market research partners and advise Business Development on in-licensing and out-licensing opportunities.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of global market access landscapes, payer decision-making, HTAs, pricing, contracting, tendering, HEOR evidence, policies, and regulations.
• Experience developing market access strategies, pricing and access assumptions, payer value propositions, and development-program recommendations.
• Strong understanding of healthcare and payer policies, competitive landscapes, and evolving market access processes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in science, with at least 15 years of Pricing and Market Access experience; or a science-based postgraduate degree or MBA with at least 12 years of relevant experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an environment focused on innovation and scientific excellence.
• Onsite, hybrid, and remote work environments are supported.
• Benefits package is provided.
• The position is expected to start in January 2027.