Senior Director, Payor and Health Systems Liaison

Description TSP is engaged in a direct hire search for one of our clients. Reporting to the Executive Director of Field Medical Affairs, the Payor and Health Systems Liaison will own and shape the scientific payer/access strategy for the US region. They will develop and cultivate relationships with key decision‑makers and other influencers in managed care organizations, government programs, employers, hospital systems and product distribution companies, to support appropriate patient access and evidence‑based utilization for our client’s products. A key aspect of the Payor and Health Systems Liaison responsibilities is to keep payers and other key external constituents or influencers abreast of new product launches, line extensions and Medical Affairs research. The Payor and Health Systems Liaison Leads high impact clinical, scientific, and population health engagement with external access stakeholders, including Payers, Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), Community Aggregators, and Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs), while ensuring strong integration between Medical Affairs, HEOR, and Market Access strategy. Responsibilities Collaborates with Field Medical Executive Director, MSL Regional Sr. Directors, and US Strategy leads to define the US clinical value strategy and population health scientific messaging for both marketed and pipeline assets, from preapproval through lifecycle management. Partners closely with Market Access, HEOR, and Evidence Generation leaders to align payer value strategy, evidence planning, and field execution. Leads high‑level scientific and clinical value discussions with commercial and government payers, GPOs, IDNs, community and regional aggregators, and other risk‑bearing entities. Engages access stakeholders in credible, non‑promotional dialogue on clinical outcomes, real‑world evidence, and unmet medical needs aligned with approved scientific exchange frameworks. Supports pathway, guideline, and formulary‑relevant engagement by providing medical insight into clinical evidence, value narratives, and population‑level considerations. Participates in executive‑level payer forums, advisory boards, and access‑focused conferences as a senior medical representative of the company. Serves as a senior Medical Affairs voice for managed care insights across internal stakeholders, including Medical, Market Access, and cross‑functional leadership. Synthesizes and communicates actionable insights on: Access barriers and opportunities Payer evidence expectations Population level treatment trends Contributes to medical strategy, launch readiness, and lifecycle planning from a managed care and access perspective. Identifies opportunities to support compliant and effective cross‑functional collaboration across Medical Affairs and Commercial teams, as needed and appropriate. Exhibits significant leadership experience in the pharmaceutical and managed care industries with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross‑functional team environment. Required Skills, Experience and Education Advanced, medical/scientific doctoral level degree required: MD, PharmD, PhD. 10‑13+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology Medical Affairs, managed care, market access‑adjacent, or outcomes focused roles. Significant experience engaging payer and access decision makers at a senior or executive level. Prior MSL, Managed Care Liaison, or Clinical Value/Outcomes role strongly preferred. Oncology and product launch experience strongly preferred. Thorough understanding of applicable regulatory requirements for field‑based personnel and PhRMA guidelines, including geographic regulatory related guidelines. Effective oral, written, and interpersonal skills required. The annual base salary for this position ranges from $264,000 – $290,000 USD. Base pay is one component of the overall total rewards program, which includes competitive cash compensation, robust equity awards, strong benefits, and significant learning and development opportunities. Some positions may also include eligibility to earn commissions/bonuses based on company and/or individual performance. TSP Talent Solutions and our customers are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled). #J-18808-Ljbffr TSP, a Syneos Health company