Head, Market Access Field Team

Amylyx is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an audacious mission to develop novel therapies for high unmet needs. We are currently focused on post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), Wolfram syndrome, progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Where others see challenges, we see opportunities that we pursue with urgency, rigorous science, and unwavering commitment to the communities we serve.

Our mission is powered by our people. Our core values – be audacious, be curious, be authentic, be engaged, and be accountable – create a culture of caring. Amylyx has assembled an experienced team ready to take action because the communities we serve have no time to wait. If you share our passion and determination, we encourage you to read the opportunity below and apply.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced Head of the Market Access Field Team to build and lead a payer and strategic account director field team for a new product launch. This team will be responsible for engaging U.S. payers and health systems to secure coverage and access to treatment for people living with a rare, serious, condition. This is a unique opportunity to shape market access strategies and programs, and to be part of a new commercial team build-out. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a key contributor to launch planning and execution, with a focus on access and reimbursement readiness.  

• Build a high performing, strategic and collaborative account team. Design team structure including roles, target accounts, operating practices and incentives. Recruit, onboard, and develop the team through a successful launch. 

• Lead and enable account teams to establish effective relationships at target public and private payers, PBMs and health system customers.  

• Oversee and participate in customer payer PIE (Pre-approval Information Exchange) and clinical presentations, with the goal of securing favorable formulary access and coverage decisions.  

• Partner with commercial leaders to implement solutions that quickly identify, escalate and resolve patient access issues during launch.  

• Identify coverage and access opportunities and drive cross functional pull through efforts.  

• Represent the market access strategy and payer voice with internal stakeholders as business decisions are made in a fast-paced environment.  

• Foster a culture of trust, integrity and teamwork across all commercial functions. Hold team accountable to do the same.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD) preferred. 
• 10+ years of experience in Market Access. Must have experience leading a US payer field team at the national level, preferably in launch environments. 
• Proven success in securing access for therapies in rare/orphan diseases is strongly preferred. 
• Ability to inspire trust and drive alignment across cross-functional teams. 
• Deep understanding of U.S. payer landscape, reimbursement pathways (including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial), and policy environment. 
• Ability to understand and present clinical disease state and product information.  
• Strong analytical and financial acumen. 

WORK LOCATION AND CONDITIONS

• At Amylyx, we proudly support remote work opportunities within the United States. However, due to business considerations related to health insurance coverage and state tax regulations, we are unable to hire employees who reside and/or work in certain states. Currently, we are not considering applicants from Alaska and Hawaii.
• You will be expected to travel to our corporate location in Cambridge, MA several times a year and attend other company-related events as necessary and requested.
• You must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at your remote location.
• This role requires up to 50% travel. 

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Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Amylyx’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. Accommodations are available for candidates who require them in our selection process. If you need an accommodation, please let your Amylyx Talent Acquisition contact know.

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