Associate Director, Rare Disease Market Access Strategy

About This Role The Associate Director, Rare Disease Market Access Strategy will support development and execution of MA&R strategy for SMA and ALS, including payer messaging, pricing & contracting strategy, coordination across all other MA&R functions, and alignment with the Rare Disease Franchise. Responsibilities Support development and execution of comprehensive market access strategies for SMA and ALS brands across commercial and government payer segments. Support cross‑functional planning and execution across all MA&R functions to ensure alignment with approved strategies. Coordinate and align with the Rare Disease Franchise on overall strategy and internal/external messaging. Deliver impactful value propositions, messaging, and promotional materials tailored to key customer segments. Execute pull‑through activities to ensure access optimization. Work with Medical, HEOR, Global V&A to generate evidence supporting access strategy. Collaborate with Brand, legal, and finance to develop contracting strategy aligning with market dynamics and brand goals. Develop pricing and innovative contracting strategies, such as value‑based contracts. Model scenario‑based business cases to support key contracting recommendations to senior leadership. Research, compile, analyze, and assess market landscape data/trends to develop customized solutions maximizing patient access. Support development of free drug and co‑pay support strategies. Support development of SP and SD strategies to optimize patient access. Execute and support training of MA&R RADs and NADs in alignment with approved strategies and materials. Support initiatives to evaluate MA&R performance and support pipeline activities for SMA and ALS assets. Serve as a market access expert for various cross‑functional projects (gross‑to‑net workstreams, forecasting, long‑range planning, etc.). Qualifications BA, BS or equivalent required; MBA preferred. 7+ years of pharmaceutical or biopharma industry experience, including direct responsibility for marketing activities to payers, HCPs, and reimbursement audiences. Ability to work cross‑functionally to develop payer messaging, contracting strategy, build business cases, and develop training/communication plans for field teams. Knowledge of standard payer research methodologies, financial analyses, and gross‑to‑net dynamics. Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into strategy. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to develop and deliver clear, compelling presentations on complex pricing topics to senior‑level executive audience. Highly motivated, able to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and produce high quality accurate work under time constraints. Ability to build and maintain strong cross‑functional ties to influence colleagues. Team oriented and effective in a collaborative environment. Compensation & Benefits The base compensation range is $171,000.00–$236,000.00. Regular employees are eligible to receive short‑term and long‑term incentives, including cash bonus and equity opportunities. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, fitness and wellness programs, disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, personal significance days, sick leave, maternity and parental leave, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year, and employee resource group participation. Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr Biogen, Inc.