Market Access Partnership Lead (Fully Remote)

Job Title: Market Access – Partnership Lead Location: Indianapolis, IN (Preferred)

Work Arrangement: Onsite preferred; U.S.-based remote candidates will be considered

Travel Requirements: Up to 30% domestic and international travel

Department: U.S. Market Access Reports To: Access & Reimbursement Strategy Leader Key Responsibilities Market Access Strategy & Development Serve as the U.S. market access lead for pharmaceutical and diagnostics partnership opportunities. Develop and execute comprehensive U.S. market access strategies supporting pharmaceutical partnerships across the diagnostics portfolio. Focus on market access opportunities involving Core Laboratory and Pathology Laboratory diagnostic technologies. Evaluate product-specific reimbursement requirements, payer considerations, evidence needs, stakeholder engagement, and market development opportunities. Translate market trends, customer insights, and reimbursement considerations into actionable market access strategies. Develop strategic recommendations that support business objectives, customer needs, partner expectations, and patient access. Partnership Development & Proposal Management Collaborate with global market access teams, Business Development, Alliance Management, product teams, and other internal stakeholders. Define market access scope, deliverables, timelines, dependencies, resource requirements, risks, and budget considerations for partnership proposals. Develop and deliver market access proposals, statements of work (SOWs), strategic recommendations, and executive-level presentations. Present market access strategies and recommendations to pharmaceutical partners and internal leadership. Support partnership discussions by identifying market access opportunities, potential barriers, and strategic considerations. Partnership Execution & Workstream Leadership Lead market access activities following the execution of partnership agreements. Translate contractual commitments into actionable market access plans, milestones, and deliverables. Establish appropriate governance structures, stakeholder responsibilities, and accountability across project teams. Lead market access initiatives directly or collaborate with designated product Access Strategy Leads (ASLs). Coordinate U.S. and global subject matter experts to ensure successful execution of partnership commitments. Maintain effective communication with external partners and internal stakeholders throughout the partnership lifecycle. Project & Program Management Manage multiple market access projects, partnership opportunities, and cross-functional workstreams simultaneously. Monitor project milestones, deliverables, timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies. Identify potential project challenges and implement appropriate mitigation strategies. Manage scope changes and escalate issues that may affect partnership performance or delivery. Establish clear project expectations, roles, responsibilities, and performance measures. Ensure project activities remain aligned with partnership agreements and strategic objectives. Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration Develop standardized market access frameworks, proposal templates, work packages, tools, and processes. Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, consistency, and quality of market access partnership activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams across U.S. and global business functions. Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and senior leadership. Influence decisions and drive alignment across teams without direct reporting authority. Support continuous improvement initiatives related to market access strategy, partnership development, and execution.

Required Qualifications: EducationBachelor's degree in Health Economics, Public Health, Business, Life Sciences, a clinical discipline, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Professional Experience 5+ years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Market Access Reimbursement Strategy Payer Strategy Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Diagnostics Pharmaceuticals Healthcare Consulting Related healthcare disciplines Experience in diagnostics and/or pharmaceutical market access. Ability to develop and communicate strategic market access recommendations. Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications: Market Access & Industry Expertise Experience working across both pharmaceutical and diagnostics industries. Strong understanding of the U.S. payer and reimbursement landscape. Knowledge of reimbursement and evidence requirements for diagnostic technologies. Experience supporting biomarker or companion diagnostic programs. Experience developing and implementing market access strategies that deliver measurable business, customer, and patient outcomes. Understanding of market development, payer engagement, and healthcare evidence requirements. Partnership & Project Management Experience developing proposals, statements of work, budgets, timelines, and partner-facing deliverables. Experience supporting external partnerships, strategic alliances, or client engagements. Strong project and program management capabilities. Ability to oversee multiple concurrent initiatives and cross-functional workstreams. Experience managing project scope, deliverables, risks, budgets, and stakeholder expectations. Ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders without direct authority. Communication & Leadership Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Strong executive presentation and strategic storytelling abilities. Experience presenting complex market access strategies to external partners and senior leadership. Strong business judgment and decision-making capabilities. Ability to navigate ambiguity and develop practical solutions to complex business challenges. Proven ability to build relationships across U.S. and global teams.

Core Competencies: U.S. Market Access Strategy Pharmaceutical & Diagnostics Market Access Payer Strategy & Reimbursement Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Strategic Partnership Development Alliance & Stakeholder Management Cross-Functional Leadership Project & Program Management Proposal & Statement of Work Development Budget & Timeline Management Market Analysis & Strategic Planning Executive Communication & Presentations Risk Assessment & Issue Resolution Process Improvement & Standardization Strategic Decision-Making Work Location & Travel Requirements Preferred Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Work Arrangement: Onsite preferred; qualified candidates located elsewhere in the United States may be considered for remote work.

Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%, depending on partnership meetings, project requirements, and internal collaboration needs. Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.