Investment Strategist

Position: Senior Manager, Market Access Strategy Client Domain: Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite) *Must be local Duration: 5+ months, with potential for extension Rate: $68-78/hour W2 - depending on experience *no c2c or c2c referrals* Position Summary Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Market Access Strategy to support the development and execution of U.S. market access strategies for a portfolio of therapies for rare diseases, including both marketed products and pipeline assets. This individual will play a key role in driving patient access by developing payer-focused strategies, communicating clinical and economic value, and collaborating across commercial, medical, and market access functions. This highly cross-functional role partners with Brand Marketing, Medical Affairs, Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR), Public Affairs, Payer Account Management, and Field Market Access teams to support product launches, lifecycle management, and long-term market access objectives. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute U.S. market access strategies and tactical plans supporting new product launches and lifecycle management initiatives. Create strategies to achieve and maintain broad payer access and favorable reimbursement across commercial and government payer channels. Lead initiatives that demonstrate the clinical, economic, and societal value of therapies to payers, formulary decision-makers, treatment centers, and other key stakeholders. Partner cross-functionally to develop compelling payer value propositions and evidence-based messaging. Support the development and refinement of payer value stories tailored to multiple customer segments. Monitor changes in the healthcare and reimbursement landscape, identifying opportunities and risks that may impact market access. Lead strategic initiatives that strengthen organizational capabilities and support readiness for an evolving payer environment. Collaborate with Field Market Access teams on customer segmentation, account planning, training initiatives, and development of customer-facing resources. Manage external agencies and vendors, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment across commercial, medical, and market access strategies. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, or other relevant graduate degree) preferred. Significant experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology market access, payer marketing, reimbursement, or related commercial strategy roles. Experience supporting specialty or rare disease products; cystic fibrosis experience is highly preferred. Strong understanding of the U.S. healthcare system, payer landscape, reimbursement processes, and market access strategy. Experience working cross-functionally with Commercial, Medical Affairs, HEOR, and Market Access organizations. Demonstrated ability to develop payer value propositions and translate clinical and economic evidence into strategic messaging. Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience managing external vendors and agency partners is preferred. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr