Associate Director, Strategy & Operations - US Market Access & Reimbursement

Responsibilities Partner with the Head of Strategy & Ops to run the MA&R operating model, including standing leadership forums and performance/execution updates. Lead meeting preparation: develop agendas, synthesize updates, draft executive-ready pre-reads, and coordinate follow-ups and action tracking. Maintain performance trackers and milestone dashboards; ensure cross-functional alignment and timely execution. Support the operational budget process and tracking/coordination of the Market Access functional budget with Finance and senior leadership. Track deliverables, performance indicators, and operational progress needed for executive reviews. Drive continuous improvement of MA&R business processes. Identify and remove barriers to execution across access, pricing, reimbursement, and payer engagement strategies. Lead or support cross-functional initiatives for payer readiness and sustained access performance. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. 7+ years of experience in consulting, pharmaceutical operations, market access, or related biopharma roles. Proven business acumen. Strong planning, project management, and cross-functional coordination. Exceptional written communication; ability to produce boardroom-ready materials. Negotiation and influence skills; secure commitments without formal authority. Ability to synthesize complex inputs into clear, actionable storylines. Experience preparing materials for senior leadership forums. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Strong accountability and execution mindset. Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word. Preferred Qualifications MBA or advanced degree. Experience in Market Access & Reimbursement (payer strategy, pricing, etc.). Experience/understanding of healthcare ecosystems. Experience supporting product launches or major access initiatives. Change management experience in complex organizations. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance; Fitness & Wellness programs; Short- and Long-Term Disability. 15+ days paid vacation; paid holidays; sick time; Paid Maternity and Parental Leave. 401(k) with match; Employee stock purchase plan. Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000/year). Employee Resource Groups participation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics