Director - CVRM Access Strategy

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life. 

Join us as Director, Access Strategy in Wilmington for the CVRM Access Strategy team, where you will be responsible for leading US market access strategy for the CVRM pipeline. The Director will collaborate with the functions across Market Access, Medical, Finance and the rest of the TA, and develop insights and strategies to improve our brand’s access, patient affordability and net price. The successful candidate will thrive in a rapidly changing market access environment, create clear goals and inspiring plans, develop strong partnerships and make difficult decisions.  The Director, Access Strategy manages all marketing activities for the CVRM pipeline to support company objectives. Conducts analyses of the market segment, including identification of key growth drivers, opportunities and risks. Incorporates results of analysis into product strategy.      

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Demonstrates expert knowledge and understanding of the clinical disease state to inform value strategy and access planning. 

• Leads the development of customer education materials and tactics to effectively execute the market access strategy for the CVRM pipeline across stakeholders. 

• Translates scientific and clinical evidence into clear market value propositions that resonate with payers, providers, and policy stakeholders. 

• Creates an integrated payer insight, evidence generation, and customer engagement plan to support access, reimbursement, and pull-through for the CVRM pipeline. 

• Aligns closely with brand teams to develop product value propositions and comprehensive value strategies across market access channels. 

• Partners to recommend pricing and compliant payer contracting approaches aligned with brand P&L, including innovative approaches to evolving market challenges and contributing to the continuous improvement of market access strategies and execution. 

• Leads in the design and implementation of affordability programming that ensures patient access while carefully stewarding brand budget and gross to net impact. 

• Maintains expert understanding of the US market access landscape, including legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements affecting coverage and reimbursement. 

• Applies strong financial acumen to understand US payer deal/no-deal analysis, informing contracting strategies and sustainable access decisions. 

• Develops robust measurement, analytics, and reporting plans to track performance, optimize tactics, and inform strategy evolution. 

• Leads and contributes to innovative approaches to meet evolving market access requirements, leveraging insights, data, and external trends. 

• Communicates brand aspiration and market access strategy to key field-based Market Access teams, enabling flawless execution and alignment. 

Essential Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• 5+ yrs experience in one or a combination of: pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, clinical, institutional or related industry experience 

• Including 3 yrs of Commercial experience 

• Understanding of the US market access landscape and the legal/regulatory environment for pharmaceuticals/healthcare industry required 

Desirable Requirements, Skills and Capabilities  

• Advanced Degree in Business, Marketing, or Science  

• Advanced Degree in business, marketing, or the sciences  

• Experience in customer-facing roles  

• Financial and forecasting experience  

• Proven track record of consistent achievement or overachievement in developing and delivering strategic and operational plans within a therapeutic or business area  

• Demonstrated experience in working within cross-functional business units essential  

• Strong financial acumen with the ability to assess and drive results  

• Strong communication, presentation, collaboration and negotiation skills.  

• Ability to successfully lead through change, complexity and ambiguity in a highly matrixed environment  

• Demonstrated Learning Agility  

Why AstraZeneca? 

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.  

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can thrive on energy and pace while making a significant impact on patients' lives. Our commitment to innovation and experimentation empowers our teams to think big and act fast. With countless opportunities for growth and development, you'll be part of a journey that shapes the future of BioPharmaceuticals and contributes to bending the global mortality curve.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey

Date Posted

10-Apr-2026

Closing Date

23-Apr-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.