Vice President, Market Access

$329,000 - $365,000/Yr

Annexon Biosciences - Brisbane, CA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Brisbane, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Vice President, Market Access at Annexon Biosciences will spearhead the development and execution of the company's market access strategy, ensuring that patients have access to innovative therapies. This senior leadership role demands a strategic thinker with extensive experience in pricing, reimbursement, health economics, and payer relations within the biotech or pharmaceutical sectors. The VP will work collaboratively with various teams to align market access strategies with business objectives and facilitate the successful commercialization of Annexon's products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive market access strategy, including pricing, reimbursement, and payer engagement, to support the launch and lifecycle management of Annexon's products.
• Lead the development of pricing strategies that reflect the value of Annexon's therapies, considering market dynamics, payer requirements, and patient access.
• Build and maintain relationships with key payers, including government and private insurers, to secure favorable coverage and reimbursement terms.
• Lead the development and execution of distribution and channel strategies to ensure timely, compliant, and efficient delivery of products to customers and patients.
• Work closely with Commercial, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Clinical Development, and Regulatory teams to ensure market access strategies are aligned with clinical and commercial goals.
• Lead the execution of market access initiatives, including the development of market access tools, reimbursement support programs, and payer marketing materials.
• Ensure all market access activities comply with relevant regulations and industry standards, including pricing and reimbursement policies.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing market access team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Educate internal and external stakeholders on market access challenges and opportunities, providing strategic insights to guide decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Health Economics, Public Health, or a related field.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in market access, pricing, reimbursement, or related roles within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with at least 7 years in a leadership position.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. and global market access environments, including payer systems, pricing strategies, and reimbursement processes.
• Proven experience in launching and securing market access for specialty and rare disease therapies.
• Strong understanding of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) and its application in market access strategies.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments.
• Proficiency in data analysis and the use of market access tools and technologies.

Nice-to-haves

• An advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPH) is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Remote opportunities
• Ability to achieve a work-life balance
• Shuttle service from BART, CalTrain and the Ferry
• Competitive base salary and equity participation
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Comprehensive health benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending plans, and other benefits.