Director, Patient Access (Hybrid)
Merck · North Wales (upper Gwynedd), PA
CommercialFull-time$191k–$300kCompany career page
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Role summary
This director-level position oversees a portfolio of patient access hub programs for specialty and launch products across the US. The role combines strategic planning, vendor management, and cross-functional leadership to address barriers to patient access within a complex regulatory environment.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- Minimum 3 years managing US patient support programs
- Minimum 5 years pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare commercial experience
- Proven track record designing and implementing patient support programs
- Expert-level vendor and hub partnership management capability
- Deep knowledge of patient support compliance frameworks
- Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
What you'll be doing
- Develop and deploy patient access hub strategies for specialty products and new launches
- Lead hub operations and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with brand strategies
- Manage large, complex vendor partnerships and multi-stakeholder operational environments
- Oversee annual strategy planning and quarterly business reviews for the Patient Access COE
- Supervise Associate Directors and consultants supporting US hub programs
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