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$120K - 180K a year
Manage national payer relationships, develop and implement market access strategies, negotiate contracts, and lead cross-functional payer initiatives.
Master's degree in life sciences, 12+ years pharma/biotech industry experience including managed care and sales leadership, 6+ years payer relationships, 5+ years rare disease sales management, and 2+ years pulmonary arterial hypertension experience.
This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This role involves managing key payer relationships and developing market access strategies for United Therapeutics. • Establish and maintain relationships with assigned National Accounts, KOL Payer stakeholders, and National Payer thought leaders. • Identify and develop business relationships with the largest and most complex Payers and MCO stakeholders. • Act as the primary resource for all Market Access related opportunities/issues, partnering with field sales. • Identify, develop, and implement payer access strategies and product-aligned MCO business plans. • Drive new product Payer uptake, formulary access, and coverage. • Communicate regularly with the National Director of Payer Engagement and cross-functional teams. • Negotiate and implement contracts within the guidance of UT Market Access leadership. • Display leadership among Market Access peers and act as a mentor for the NAD team. • Act as the lead and expert for UT’s subsidiary, Lung Bio Engineering (LBE). • Build synergy within cross-functional groups and support senior management with payer strategies. Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences or a related field with 12+ years of related industry experience including Managed Care, Sales Leadership, Sales, Marketing, and successful business case development in the pharma/biotech industry. • Master's Degree with 10+ years of related industry experience including Managed Care, Sales Leadership, Sales, Marketing, and successful business case development in the pharma/biotech industry. • Proven national payer contract development, negotiation, and implementation. • Current relationships with relevant MCOs. • Executive level business presentation experience. • Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong MCO business relationships. • Demonstrated success with new product launches in the MCO environment. • Strong organizational skills and willingness to go the extra mile. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). • Proven leadership and results managing the largest, most complex national accounts. • Ability to travel 80% (including overnight travel). Requirements • Master’s Degree in life sciences or a related field. • 6+ years of current relationship and knowledge of national payer landscape. • 5+ years of experience in rare disease sales management. • 2+ years of current experience in pulmonary arterial hypertension. • Experience with market access/managed care marketing or relevant brand management. Benefits • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. • Employee wellness resources. • Savings plans (401k and ESPP). • Paid time off & paid parental leave benefits. • Disability benefits.
This job posting was last updated on 11/24/2025