Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. As an industry leader in providing unique, accessible, and high-quality medications, Azurity leverages its integrated capabilities and vast partner network to continually expand its broad commercial product portfolio and robust late-stage pipeline. The company’s patient-centric products span the cardiovascular, neurology, endocrinology, gastro-intestinal, institutional, and orphan markets, and have benefited millions of patients. For more information, visit www.azurity.com.
Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Azurity's success is attributable to our incredibly talented, dedicated team that focuses on benefiting the lives of patients by bringing the best science and commitment to quality into everything that we do. We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization.
Vice President, Market Access & Strategic Account
Position Overview
The Vice President, Market Access & Strategic Accounts will serve as a key member of the leadership team, responsible for shaping and executing Azurity’s U.S. market access strategy. This role will oversee strategic accounts, contracting, pricing, and patient reimbursement programs to optimize product access, maximize value, and drive sustainable growth.
The ideal candidate is a proven leader with deep expertise in pharmaceutical market access, strong payer and channel relationships, and the ability to deliver results through strategic planning, collaboration, and execution.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement comprehensive U.S. market access strategies to ensure broad and sustainable access to Azurity’s portfolio.
- Lead payer, PBM, GPO, specialty pharmacy, and IDN account strategies to optimize formulary positioning and contracting outcomes.
- Partner with cross-functional leaders (Commercial, Medical Affairs, Finance, Legal, Compliance) to align on pricing, reimbursement, and contracting strategies.
Account & Contract Management
- Build and maintain relationships with national and regional payers, government agencies, specialty pharmacies, and health systems.
- Negotiate and manage contracts across commercial and government channels, ensuring competitive positioning and compliance with all regulations.
- Oversee value-based agreements, rebate programs, and innovative contracting solutions.
Pricing & Access Strategy
- Set strategic pricing direction and ensure consistency across the portfolio.
- Monitor competitive dynamics, healthcare policy, and market trends to anticipate challenges and opportunities.
- Partner with Finance to model pricing scenarios, contract performance, and budget impact.
Patient Access & Reimbursement
- Direct patient support and reimbursement programs to minimize barriers to access and improve the patient experience.
- Collaborate with HUB services, specialty pharmacies, and field reimbursement teams to deliver high-quality patient access solutions.
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing market access team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, or related) strongly preferred.
Experience:
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical market access, strategic accounts, or related commercial leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success managing payer relationships, contracts, and reimbursement strategies in a mid-size or specialty pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. healthcare systems, pricing policy, and reimbursement landscape.
• Proven track record of leading teams and influencing executive stakeholders.
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving.
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Physical & Mental Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; talk and/or hear
- May occasionally climb stairs and/or ride elevators
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Employee must be able to manipulate keyboard, operate a telephone and hand-held devices
- Other miscellaneous job duties as required
Benefits We Offer:
- Unlock Your Earning Potential: Join our team and be rewarded with a competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus based on company performance, that recognizes your exceptional talent.
- Sales - In lieu of annual bonuses, we offer an Incentive compensation program that allows you to earn more - even over plan.
- Fuel Your Success: *Sales Only* - We understand the value of your hard work and provide a car reimbursement program and gas card for both business and personal use as part of our commitment to supporting you.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: We value your well-being and offer excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage to ensure you and your family are always taken care of.
- Flexibility for Your Lifestyle: Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid work model, allowing you to work two days from home and three days in the office. *Excludes Sales, Manufacturing, and some Operations positions*
- Invest in Your Future: Our Retirement Savings Plan (401K) is designed to help you secure a comfortable retirement by matching dollar for dollar up to 5%.
- Time Off That Counts: Take advantage of our generous time off policy, which offers up to 15 vacation days annually + rollover (up to 40 hours) as well as five sick/wellness days. For new employees, vacation accrual will be prorated based on your start date.
- Meaningful Time with Your Loved Ones: We close between Christmas and New Year’s to give you an extra week off to spend quality time with your family and recharge.
- Enjoy the Holidays: Over the course of the year, Azurity recognizes 13 holidays.
- Invest in Your Education: We support your professional growth with tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses or certifications.
- Recognize and Be Recognized: Our Azurity High Five peer recognition platform allows you to celebrate your colleagues' accomplishments and receive recognition for your own outstanding work.
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