Senior Strategist, Market Access
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for market access specialists has grown exponentially in recent years, with a 27% increase in job openings in 2025 alone. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, companies are seeking experts who can navigate the complex reimbursement ecosystem. With its strong reputation in the industry, this company stands out as a leader in market access strategy. To succeed in this role, candidates will need to possess a unique blend of analytical, communication, and project management skills. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to synthesize complex clinical and economic data into actionable insights.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Strategist, Market Access plays a pivotal role in developing insight-driven payer strategies that support access, coverage, and adoption. This individual will serve as a shared services expert across multiple teams and brands, responsible for optimizing market access and reimbursement across the healthcare ecosystem. The Senior Strategist will partner cross-functionally with account, medical, and creative teams to deliver strategic recommendations for communication resources.As a Senior Strategist, you will be responsible for translating clinical, economic, customer, and market insights into clear, compelling payer communications. Your expertise will help drive business results by developing and shaping market access strategies, including payer value narratives, coverage and reimbursement approaches, and customer engagement plans.
The Senior Strategist will be an integral part of the company's market access team, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure alignment from strategy through execution. This role requires a strong understanding of the US payer landscape, reimbursement, and access dynamics, as well as the ability to synthesize complex clinical and economic data into actionable insights.
What You Will Do
- Develop and shape market access strategies, including payer value narratives, coverage and reimbursement approaches, and customer engagement plans
- Translate clinical, economic, customer, and market insights into clear, compelling payer communications
- Support strategic planning across key stakeholders, including payers, IDNs, employers, PBMs, HCPs/office staff, and patients
- Lead portions of client engagements, asking critical questions and contributing to strategic thinking, deliverable development, and presentation of recommendations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the company to ensure alignment from strategy through execution
- Collaborate with broader teams, such as management consulting, value and evidence, and data and analytics, as needed
- Monitor market dynamics, policy changes, and competitive landscape to inform recommendations
- Participate in primary market research to ensure the necessary insights are garnered
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
What We Are Looking For
- 5-8+ years of experience in market access agency
- Strong understanding of US payer landscape, reimbursement, and access dynamics
- Ability to synthesize complex clinical and economic data into actionable insights
- Proven experience developing strategic deliverables and client-facing materials
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage major clients and brands
- Strong writing, communications, and presentation skills
- Ability to problem solve and work within a team environment
- Ability to think strategically and tactically, execute on projects, multitask, and meet challenging deadlines
- Highly self-motivated and self-driven independent thinker
Nice to Have
- Bachelor's or more advanced degree in a science-, business-, or healthcare-related discipline
- Developed network of contacts/relationships with market access and healthcare-related KOLs and executives
- Advanced level of proficiencies in PowerPoint and Excel
- Past experience sourcing pharmacy policies, medical policies, formulary data, and prescription/performance data sources
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a leading company in the market access space
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
How to Stand Out
- Utilize your expertise in Excel to showcase your analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data.
- Be prepared to demonstrate your understanding of the US payer landscape and reimbursement ecosystem.
- Highlight your experience in developing strategic deliverables and client-facing materials, and be prepared to provide examples.
- Showcase your ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work with multiple stakeholders.
- Develop a strong portfolio that demonstrates your expertise in market access strategy and payer communications.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with primary market research and how you have applied insights to drive business results.
- When negotiating salary, be prepared to discuss your experience and the value you can bring to the company, and be aware of the market rate for similar positions.
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