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!

DIRECTOR, US VALUE & ACCESS

The Director, Value & Access leads the development and execution of comprehensive value and market access strategies to ensure optimal patient access and commercial success across the designated therapeutic area. This role integrates cross-functional leadership and collaboration across Commercial, Medical, HEOR, and Regulatory to shape payer strategy, evidence generation, and value communication throughout the product lifecycle. The Director operates as a strategic leader with significant autonomy, influencing enterprise-level decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and lead U.S. market access strategies aligned with brand and portfolio objectives across a 3+ year horizon.
• Define value proposition and access roadmap from pre-launch through lifecycle management.
• Shape and implement integrated evidence plans, in partnership with HEOR and Medical Affairs to support access and payer negotiations
• Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert on access, payer dynamics, and policy trends across the landscape and within specialty and rare disease
• Oversee development of AMCP dossiers, payer communication tools (including Pre-approval Information Exchange and Payer Value Proposition) and field access tools (including product coverage, prior authorization criteria and patient support options).
• Guide economic modeling and budget impact analyses to support payer discussions
• Collaborate and partner closely with Commercial to align access strategy with brand strategy.
• Engage with Government Affairs on policy implications and advocacy priorities.
• Represent the organization in external advisory boards and industry forums.
• Monitor payer landscape, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes to inform strategy.
• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing Market Access professionals.
• Select and retain agency partners, holding full budget authority for access strategies
• Drive cross-functional alignment in matrixed environments.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 15+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree (or 10+ with advanced degree) in U.S. Market Access, Value & Access, Payer Marketing, or related roles
• Proven experience leading access strategy for product launches with a strong understanding of U.S. payer systems and reimbursement pathways
• Experience with specialty pharmaceuticals and/or rare disease preferred.
• Demonstrated collaboration and leadership experience in matrixed organizations.

Please visit our website, http://www.ionis.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition # IONIS003992

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 $220,000 to $260,000

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. PRINCIPALS ONLY.

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