Department Head-Commercial-Market Access

Department Details

Role Summary

Head of Market Accesss, North America Role Overview We are seeking a strategic, visionary, and execution-focused Head of Market Access & Patient Services for our US business. This person will lead a team responsible for shaping and executing a comprehensive market access strategies including pricing, reimbursement, contracting, payer engagement, and patient access programs for our growing biosimilars portfolio. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving access to Biocon's biosimilar portfolio across payer segments, including commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, 340B covered entities, and pharmacy and medical benefit channels. This leader will also oversee patient support services ensuring seamless access, affordability, and adherence. The role requires deep experience in U.S. market dynamics, strong relationships across the payer and provider ecosystems, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Background & Experience Required • 10-15 years of relevant experience in Market Access, Payer Strategy, Pricing, and Policy, preferably in biosimilars or biologics. • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business or related field (Advanced degree preferred). • Experience working with patient services / HUB providers and designing support programs. • Deep knowledge of U.S. reimbursement systems including Medicare Part B & D, Medicaid, 340B, and commercial plans. • Strong U.S. market access experience is essential; experience directly with Speciality Pharmacy and Payer/Private Label organizations is preferred. • Deep knowledge of pricing and contracting, reimbursement, payer landscape, and patient access models. • Experience in biosimilars, specialty biologics, or complex generics highly preferred. • Retina, Immunology, Oncology (Part B) and/or Insulin experience • Proven success in payer negotiations and patient support strategy. • Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic influencing skills. Preferred Attributes: • Experience launching biosimilars or specialty biologics. • Understanding of healthcare economics, policy dynamics customer decision making and influencing. • Relationships and negotiation experience with top GPOs and National customers • Ability to operate in a matrixed, fast-paced global organizati

Educational Qualifications

Required Education Qualification: B.Sc
Required Experience: 10 - 15 years