Vice President, Market Access at Compass Sonoma, California

Vice President Of Market Access Consultant

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President of Market Access Consultant to support a growing biotechnology/oncology company preparing for commercialization. This fractional leader will play a critical role in shaping and executing the market access strategy to ensure optimal payer coverage, patient access, and reimbursement for upcoming product launches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine the overall market access strategy, including payer, provider, and patient support initiatives
• Lead pricing and reimbursement strategy, including value proposition development and evidence requirements
• Provide guidance on payer engagement strategy across commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid channels
• Support development of HEOR and value dossiers (e.g., AMCP dossiers)
• Advise on distribution, specialty pharmacy, and channel strategy
• Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Finance teams
• Assess and build patient support programs, including HUB services and access services
• Prepare leadership for payer advisory boards and key stakeholder engagements
• Identify risks and opportunities related to coverage, coding, and reimbursement

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in Market Access, with significant leadership experience in biotech or pharmaceutical organizations
• Proven track record supporting product launches, preferably in oncology or specialty therapeutics
• Deep understanding of U.S. payer landscape, reimbursement pathways, and pricing strategy
• Experience working in early-stage or pre-commercial organizations strongly preferred
• Strong strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Has led or played a key role in at least one successful product launch
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment
• Able to quickly assess gaps and implement practical solutions
• Brings an established network across payers, consultants, and market access vendors

Engagement Goals:

• Establish a clear, executable market access roadmap
• Ensure readiness for payer engagement and reimbursement pathways
• Support successful commercialization planning and execution