Head, Market Access Field Team at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • 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

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

Skills

Market Access
Payer Engagement
Reimbursement
Team Building
Account Management
PBMs
Health Systems
Launch Planning
Pre-approval Information Exchange
Clinical Presentations

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals

Develops treatments for neurodegenerative diseases

About Amylyx Pharmaceuticals

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals develops treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on conditions like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Alzheimer's Disease (ALZ). Their main product, AMX0035, is currently undergoing clinical trials to assess its effectiveness. The CENTAUR ALS trial showed promising results for ALS patients, using a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design to ensure reliable outcomes. They are also conducting the PEGASUS trial to evaluate AMX0035's safety and effectiveness in Alzheimer's patients. Unlike many competitors, Amylyx emphasizes community engagement and awareness campaigns, such as ALS Awareness Month, to educate the public and foster support for those affected by these diseases. The company's goal is to bring effective therapies to market that improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from neurodegenerative conditions.

Cambridge, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$166.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Risks

Relyvrio's Phase III failure raises concerns about ALS treatment efficacy.
Low stock offering price suggests potential financial instability.
New CCO may disrupt commercialization strategies if not aligned with goals.

Differentiation

Amylyx focuses on neurodegenerative diseases like ALS and Alzheimer's.
AMX0035 is a promising drug for ALS and Alzheimer's treatment.
Amylyx engages in community awareness campaigns for neurodegenerative diseases.

Upsides

Positive Phase II results for AMX0035 in ALS boost its potential.
Partnership with Gubra accelerates drug development for neurodegenerative diseases.
Regulatory support for rare diseases aids Amylyx's Wolfram syndrome efforts.

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