Job Description

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We’re pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With multiple marketed medicines and a leading pipeline in neurology, cardiology and select areas of high patient needs, we continue to drive innovation in RNA therapies in addition to advancing new approaches in gene editing to provide greater value to patients and are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money and energy into making our onsite, hybrid and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive.

We’re building on our rich history, and we believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. If you’re passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, we invite you to apply and join us. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career!

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, US VALUE & ACCESS

The Associate Director, US Value & Access will play a critical role in shaping US value and access strategy for Ionis’ innovative products, supporting the company’s transformation into a fully integrated biotechnology organization. This individual will be responsible for leading development of payer and access marketing materials, developing and conducting training for field teams, and working with the US payer account team, Field Reimbursement and Sales Force to navigate reimbursement issues and enable timely patient access for Ionis’ launch products. This position will report to the Director, US Value & Access and will serve as the strategic access lead for launch and inline brands, translating complex payer and market dynamics into clear direction for cross-functional teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ideal candidate will

• Lead comprehensive analyses of the access landscape including channel mix, current coverage, competitive dynamics, payer unmet need and willingness to pay, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) implications, and consideration of the impact of different future payer management strategies
• Serve as the access marketing strategic lead in brand planning, owning access-related strategic input and decision-making, and guiding market access marketing tactical execution plans for new to market HAE therapy for customer-facing field teams
• Own the development and evolution of the communication strategy and tools for formulary decision makers (Payers, PBMs, Institutions, etc.) including value narratives, core access platforms, training strategy, and pull-through tools
• Set strategy and provide oversight for development of access materials for HCPs and Patients, ensuring alignment to brand strategy, regulatory standards, and customer insights
• Provide strategic leadership and influence cross‑functional partners including Marketing, Patient Services, HEOR, Medical Affairs, and Trade & Distribution on access-related messaging, materials, and field readiness
• Design and lead the promotional plan, programs, multi-channel communications platform and tactics to pull-through market access strategy (training materials, selling resources/tools, and field sales integration)
• Anticipate evolving market and policy dynamics and synthesize complex market, payer, and competitive data to proactively shape access strategy, identify material risks, and recommend mitigation plans at the brand and portfolio level
• Lead and be accountable for management of key agency partners in the execution of market development strategy and tactical plans, including strategic direction, performance management, and budget stewardship
• Provide strategic guidance on navigating materials through the Promotional Review Committee (PRC) process, anticipating risk, shaping discussions, and enabling timely approvals
• Establish and sustain advanced cross-functional partnerships and formal networks with peers in key functions, including Brand Marketing, HEOR, Field Medical Directors, Sales, Medical Affairs, and PRC, to align access strategy, evidence needs, and execution priorities
• Own vendor strategy, including setting strategic direction, providing input into contract negotiations, and overseeing implementation and performance against agreed-upon service levels, budgets, and timelines

REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate bachelor’s degree required, ideally in health sciences or business/marketing; MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• At least 12 years of bio/pharmaceutical experience with previous experience in payer and/or access marketing of 3+ years preferred
• Applies expertise in market access, reimbursement, and payer marketing, with the ability to integrate policy, clinical, and commercial considerations
• Shapes functional and brand-level strategy, contributing to the development of company objectives through insight-driven, innovative access solutions
• Recognized as an internal subject matter expert in market access and reimbursement, with a track record of influencing senior and cross-functional stakeholders
• New product launch experience in the US required, preference for specialty drug launch
• Experience with both Pharmacy and Medical Benefit products, with knowledge of rare disease, orphan, or ultra-orphan product experience highly desirable
• Experience working with agencies on creation of materials and obtaining approvals with promotional material review committees
• Ability to partner / effectively collaborate across functions to gain alignment on approach, responsibilities, material development, and timelines
• Demonstrated ability and proven history of driving projects and initiatives to completion
• Highly organized and detail oriented, with strong project management and presentation and writing skills, proactive communications

Please visit our website, http://www.ionis.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition # IONIS003916

Ionis offers an excellent benefits package! Follow this link for more details: Ionis Benefits

Full Benefits Link: https://ionis.com/careers#:~:text=Highly%20competitive%20benefits

The pay scale for this position is $190,000 to $ 216,000

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. PRINCIPALS ONLY.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and all its subsidiaries are proud to be EEO employers.

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