Market Access Partnership Lead

Job Description

Job Description

BC forward  is currently seeking a highly motivated Market Access - Partnership Lead for an opportunity Indianapolis, IN Remote need someone who is authorized to work independently without any sponsorship.

Position Title: Market Access - Partnership Lead

Location: Indianapolis, IN Remote

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date, and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 7+ months

Job Type: Full Time (>=40 HRS WEEKLY) – Contract- Onsite

Pay Range: $60-65/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.)

Need someone who is authorized to work independently without any sponsorship.

Job Description

We are seeking Market Access - Partnership Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in U.S. market access, reimbursement strategy, and cross-functional program leadership and a proven ability to design and execute market access strategies for pharma/diagnostics partnerships from assessment through delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the U.S. Market Access lead for potential pharma/diagnostics partnerships in collaboration with global PHCS, product teams, Business Development, Alliance Management, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and evolve U.S. market access strategies across the Client Diagnostics portfolio with a focus on Core Lab and Pathology Lab, assessing reimbursement, payer, evidence, stakeholder, and market-development needs.
• Define scope, deliverables, timelines, dependencies, resource requirements, risks, and budget inputs for proposals and statements of work.
• Develop and present partner-ready access strategies, recommendations, proposals, and executive presentations to external partners and internal leadership.
• Translate signed agreements into executable access plans and lead delivery of milestones, governance, and partner communications.
• Lead access work directly or in collaboration with product Access Strategy Leads, engaging U.S. and global experts and establishing clear roles and accountability.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams, track progress and risks, manage scope changes, and escalate issues that may impact partnership health or delivery.
• Develop reusable frameworks, proposal content, work packages, tools, and processes to improve speed, consistency, and quality for future partnerships.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in health economics, public health, business, life sciences, a clinical discipline, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in market access, reimbursement, payer strategy, HEOR, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, consulting, or related healthcare fields.
• Experience in diagnostics and/or pharmaceutical market access, with preference for cross-industry background.
• Proficiency in developing access strategies and translating insights into actionable plans and deliverables.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of U.S. payer, reimbursement, and evidence requirements for diagnostic technologies; experience with biomarkers or companion diagnostics is a plus.
• Experience creating proposals, SOWs, budgets, timelines, and partner-facing materials.
• Cross-functional leadership with the ability to influence without direct authority across U.S. and global teams.
• Project or program management, sound business judgment, and the ability to manage multiple opportunities and workstreams.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including communication with external partners and senior leaders.

Location and Travel:

On-site in Indianapolis, Indiana is preferred. U.S.-based remote locations will be considered. Ability to travel up to 30% based on partner meetings, project needs, and internal collaboration.

Benefits:

BC forward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BC forward :

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BC forward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BC forward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale.  Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years.  Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BC forward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BC forward is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment.  All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position.  Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

BCforward is a leading workforce solutions company connecting skilled professionals with top employers nationwide. We are committed to empowering careers through meaningful opportunities, professional growth, and exceptional support throughout the employment journey.

Company Description

BCforward is a leading workforce solutions company connecting skilled professionals with top employers nationwide. We are committed to empowering careers through meaningful opportunities, professional growth, and exceptional support throughout the employment journey.