Director, Access Strategy & Innovation, Obesity

• Design and pilot innovative go-to-market and access models, including partnering with third parties to enable access for patients living with overweight/obesity, beyond traditional payer/PBM segments
• Lead Direct-to-Employer strategy development, including segmentation, partner selection, and engagement/diligence with external partners
• Develop and articulate a compelling Employer Value Story aligned to business and patient needs
• Provide guidance to Value Marketing teams to ensure external-facing value communications support execution of the strategy
• Identify synergistic go-to-market models across market segments (payer, point solution provider, employer, direct to patient), and collaborate with Access Strategy Leads focused on Cash Pay and Payer/PBM segments
• Articulate the Obesity Access Strategy within and across new market segments (e.g., employer), competitive positioning, and implications for broader U.S. Commercial priorities
• Partner cross-functionally with Patient Support, Marketing, Pricing & Contracting, Legal, and other enterprise stakeholders to align commercial strategy with broader business objectives
• Translate segment and account specific objectives into forecast assumptions (coverage, price, persistence/adherence) and develop key performance indicators
• Own select strategic Value & Access partnerships and maintain external innovation relationships
• Develop frameworks and operating standards for access segments within the Value & Access – Obesity and Related Conditions team
• Embed innovation capabilities and related insights / data analytics across the organization to enable scalable impact
• Support Executive Director and senior leadership on strategic innovation initiatives and cross-portfolio projects
• Oversee resource prioritization to ensure timely and effective delivery

• Doctorate degree and 4 years of experience in market access, strategy, consulting, or related commercial leadership roles in healthcare, life sciences, or strategy consulting
• Master’s degree and 7 years of experience in market access, strategy, consulting, or related commercial leadership roles in healthcare, life sciences, or strategy consulting
• Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience in market access, strategy, consulting, or related commercial leadership roles in healthcare, life sciences, or strategy consulting
• External or industry-focused background with demonstrated ability to introduce new models and ideas
• Broad, enterprise-level thinker with experience designing and testing new go-to-market approaches
• Proven ability to execute in ambiguous environments with a strong “roll up your sleeves” mindset
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage strategic partnerships
• Strong executive presence with ability to influence across functions and levels
• Experience in venture capital, life sciences consulting, or strategic advisory environments desirable
• High learning agility and willingness to experiment and iterate

Experience in venture capital, life sciences consulting, or strategic advisory environments desirable

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible