Access Field Head- West

Summary Lead the West Region Field Access Team in translating company priorities into regional access strategies and delivering access objectives through disciplined execution and cross-functional collaboration. Build strategic partnerships across regional healthcare systems to advance sustainable patient access and business growth.

About The Role Key Responsibilities

• Define regional access objectives and strategies aligned with company priorities, and drive execution to deliver business impact.
• Interpret national and local healthcare and reimbursement policies, identify regional opportunities and risks, and provide actionable insights for business decisions.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of regional access initiatives through strong cross-functional alignment and disciplined execution.
• Build long-term strategic partnerships with key regional healthcare stakeholders to advance sustainable patient access.

Key Performance Indicators

• Achievement of regional reimbursement and formulary listing objectives.
• Price outcomes against agreed targets.
• Timeliness of reimbursement and patient access.
• Breadth and quality of market availability and access.
• Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and ethical standards.

Qualifications And Capabilities

• Minimum five years of market access experience, with strong insight into healthcare and reimbursement policies.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic mindset with a strong track record of execution and delivery.
• Proven leadership in setting direction, engaging teams, and driving results.

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