Market Access Head

Job Description

Market Access Head

About Astellas

Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?

We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.

Purpose:

Leads Astellas’ U.S. market access strategy across payer, policy, patient access, contracting, and established brands to optimize access, profitability, and long-term portfolio value. This role shapes enterprise strategy in response to evolving business priorities and external healthcare dynamics, serving as a catalyst for organizational change and shareholder value creation.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Leads strategy and execution across core U.S. Commercial market access functions, including payer accounts, GPO and private equity, strategic accounts, channel and trade, patient access and affordability, contracts and pricing, government affairs and policy, established brands, and brand-aligned market access strategy.
• Responsible for a team of over 120 associates across the market access, government affairs, policy and established brand franchise.
• Develops sustainable contracting strategies across the value chain that balance business performance with fiscal discipline and gross-to-net optimization.
• Sets strategic direction on key healthcare policy issues and external developments that may affect the U.S. business.
• Ensures compliant reimbursement strategies and tactical execution to support appropriate patient access to Astellas products.
• Delivers integrated market access strategies tailored to the needs of priority Astellas brands and portfolio objectives.
• Leads the commercial strategy and execution for the established brands portfolio, maximizing profitability to support broader portfolio growth while maintaining patient value.
• Manages and responsible for a $1B P&L for all Astellas established US brands.
• Drives financial stewardship through gross-to-net forecast accuracy, contract performance, government price reporting, P&L oversight, and resource management.
• Serves on the U.S. Value Delivery Leadership Team, representing the market access perspective across commercial, medical, and enterprise decision-making.