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REGENXBIOSenior Director, Payer Accounts
REGENXBIO is a gene therapy organization founded in 2009 that develops treatments for severe rare and retinal disorders. The company is currently hiring a full-time Senior…
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REGENXBIO is a gene therapy organization founded in 2009 that develops treatments for severe rare and retinal disorders. The company is currently hiring a full-time Senior Director, Payer Accounts to manage strategic interactions with major national and regional payers, pharmacy benefit managers, and group purchasing organizations. This remote-based position focuses on securing optimal reimbursement, establishing market access strategies, and building relationships with decision-makers to support patient access to specialized medical…
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REGENXBIO is a gene therapy organization founded in 2009 that develops treatments for severe rare and retinal disorders. The company is currently hiring a full-time Senior Director, Payer Accounts to manage strategic interactions with major national and regional payers, pharmacy benefit managers, and group purchasing organizations. This remote-based position focuses on securing optimal reimbursement, establishing market access strategies, and building relationships with decision-makers to support patient access to specialized medical products.
This role suits professionals with extensive experience in biopharmaceutical market access and account management, particularly those with a background in rare diseases or gene therapies. The successful candidate will lead account teams, oversee contract negotiations, and coordinate across internal departments like marketing, legal, trade, and health economics and outcomes research. Travel of up to 50 to 60 percent, including overnight trips, is required. The compensation for this position ranges from $245,000 to $350,000 per year, determined by qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise national and payer account teams
- Design and implement strategic account plans for regional and national payers, pharmacy benefit managers, specialty pharmacies, and integrated delivery networks
- Act as the primary business owner and contact for assigned payer accounts
- Build and maintain senior-level connections with key payer decision-makers
- Direct contract strategy and negotiations, encompassing value-based and innovative access models
- Examine payer policies, competitor dynamics, and utilization patterns to spot opportunities and access hurdles
- Track contract compliance and performance while delivering actionable feedback to leadership
- Partner cross-functionally with departments such as marketing, trade, health economics and outcomes research, and sales
- Assist in creating coverage education tools, value materials, and AMCP dossiers
- Coordinate with medical, legal, and compliance teams to ensure all materials meet regulatory standards
Requirements
- At least 12 years of recent work experience in the biopharmaceutical sector
- Minimum 5 years of experience in national or regional payer account management
- Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing national or regional account teams
- In-depth expertise in rare diseases or gene therapies
- Comprehensive knowledge of the United States payer ecosystem
- Proven history of securing formulary access and negotiating contracts for high-cost specialty or gene therapy products
- Ability to travel up to 50 to 60 percent of the time, including overnight travel
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree required
- Advanced degree such as an MBA or MPH preferred
- Experience with value-based contracting and alternative reimbursement solutions strongly preferred
Core Skills
Benefits
- Annual bonus program
- Education assistance
- Paid caregiver leave
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Stock options at all levels
- Summer hours
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting specifies that the role is remote, though travel of up to 50 to 60 percent, including overnight travel, is required.
What is the salary range for the Senior Director, Payer Accounts?
The estimated annual compensation range is between $245,000 and $350,000, depending on relevant experience, skills, and education.
What education is required for this role?
A bachelor's degree is required, while an advanced degree like an MBA or MPH is preferred.
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