Executive Director RayzeBio Market Access Strategy & Go-to-Market Lead

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SUMMARY:

Radiopharmaceuticals represent one of the fastest-growing and most innovative therapeutic classes in oncology. This role is critical to ensuring that patients who stand to benefit from targeted therapies can access them swiftly, affordably, and equitably — while also navigating the complex and often unprecedented access challenges unique to this modality. The RayzeBio Market Access Strategy & Go-to-Market Lead is a strategic and cross-functional role responsible for developing and executing market access strategies for RayzeBio. This individual will work at the intersection of oncology, nuclear medicine, health economics, and payer strategy to ensure timely and broad patient access to innovative therapies.

The RayzeBio Market Access Strategy & Go-to-Market Lead will serve as the Market Access strategic partner to BMS functional teams and capabilities, shaping organization strategic considerations in anticipation of approval and commercialization. The successful candidate will play a critical role in advancing RayzeBio’s go-to-market strategies by leveraging diverse industry experience and deep Market Access functional expertise. With a primary focus on the US market, while maintaining a global perspective, the successful candidate will shape and deliver essential market access strategies, optimize operational processes, and ensure seamless patient and provider experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership, Planning, and Operational Excellence:

• BMS position dedicated to RayzeBio business: Lead development of RayzeBio Market Access organization strategy and go-to-market launch requirements, inclusive of key capabilities, resources, and organizational operational design, ensuring alignment with R&D and commercial priorities, leveraging BMS resources and capabilities.

• Design strategies that address unique access hurdles related to radiopharmaceutical supply chains and specialized treatment center requirements.

• Develop site readiness and infrastructure access strategies for RayzeBio program(s).

• Direct design of patient and provider journeys, developing and implementing strategic solutions that meet patient access needs.

• Lead pricing strategy development in partnership with BMS Global Pricing, inclusive of net pricing frameworks and reimbursement positioning.

• Guide HTA submissions and payer negotiations for radiopharmaceutical products.

• Coordinate with key decision makers and communicate decisions supporting go-to-market preparations, including strategy development, budget/resource planning, and new capability requirements.

• Build a highly functioning team of direct reports and matrix resources across BMS to support RayzeBio’s commercialization market access objectives.

• Ensure adherence to regulatory and corporate standards across all operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Foster cross-functional teamwork in matrixed environments, building trust and shared accountability with colleagues and partners.

• Collaborate with functions such as Global Policy, HEOR, Medical Affairs, operational teams, etc. to ensure integrated strategic planning.

• Partner with HEOR to develop economic models and evidence-generation plans (e.g., budget impact, RWE), and close key payer evidence gaps.

• Embraces diversity of thought and experience, driving innovation through inclusive practices.

Organizational Development & Capability Building:

• Identify and prioritize capabilities and future needs for RayzeBio.

• Lead initiatives to enhance strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and external engagement capabilities.

• Drive long-range planning and capability-building initiatives specific to Market Access considerations.

• Lead a highly functioning team (direct and matrix) to deliver key strategic objectives, supporting talent development and succession planning.

External Environment & Innovation:

• Monitor and respond to evolving reimbursement landscapes specific to nuclear medicine and oncology.

• Drive innovation in value demonstration and access strategy, including digital, real-world evidence, and value-based operational models.

• Engage with external stakeholders (e.g., payers, HTAs, industry groups) to shape the future of access and value.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA or other advanced business degree preferred; BA/BA required; Life sciences degree or equivalent desirable.

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in pharmaceutical market access, pricing, HEOR, Patient Services, or related strategic roles in the biopharmaceutical industry.

• 3+ years of experience in oncology market access strongly preferred.

• Experience in radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) or nuclear medicine oncology preferred, including familiarity with site-of-care reimbursement, specialized distribution logistics, and the unique operational requirements of radiopharmaceutical products

• Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities.

• Proven track record of strategic leadership, planning, and operations management in complex therapeutic areas.

• Strong understanding of global payer systems, HTA processes, and value-based healthcare.

• Exceptional change leadership and executive communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate complex, matrixed environments and influence at all levels.

• Experience leading direct and cross-functional teams, driving organizational change.

• Strategic agility and comfort with ambiguity.

• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on enabling others.

• Passion for improving patient access and shaping the future of healthcare.

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$251,080 - $304,252

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
 

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown. 

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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