Senior Director, Payer and Access Marketing at Annexon, Inc.

Company: 

At Annexon Biosciences we are a biopharmaceutical company advancing a late-stage clinical platform of novel therapies for people living with devastating classical complement-mediated neuroinflammatory diseases of the body, brain, and eye. Our novel scientific approach targets upstream C1q to block the classical complement inflammatory cascade before it starts, and its therapeutic candidates are designed to provide meaningful benefits across multiple autoimmune, neurodegenerative and ophthalmic diseases. With proof-of concept data in Guillain-Barré syndrome, Huntington’s disease and geographic atrophy, we are rigorously advancing our mid-to late-stage clinical trials to bring new potential treatments to patients as quickly as possible. At Annexon, you’ll be part of a team committed to making an impact together.   

For more information on Annexon and our pipeline, check out our site Annexon Biosciences & Annexon Pipeline. We trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ANNX and are headquartered in Brisbane, CA. 

We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We are building a diverse and inclusive workforce – come and be a part of our growth. 

At Annexon, we are building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may come from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We would strongly encourage you to apply – especially if the reason you are the best candidate is not exactly as we describe it here. Learn more about Annexon’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion our values and culture! 

Position: 

The Senior Director, Payer and Access Marketing will lead the development and implementation of strategies to ensure optimal reimbursement, access, and coverage for Annexon Biosciences' therapies. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Government Affairs, to create comprehensive market access plans and execute initiatives that support both national and regional payer strategies. The role requires a deep understanding of payer landscapes, including commercial insurers, Medicare, Medicaid, and other government programs. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Develop and implement payer marketing strategies to drive optimal market access and reimbursement across commercial and public payers. 
• Lead efforts to create value propositions, messaging, and payer tools to support access and reimbursement for Annexon's products.  
• Collaborate with the Market Access and Sales teams to integrate payer marketing strategies into broader launch and post-launch plans.  
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Government Affairs, and HEOR (Health Economics and Outcomes Research) to develop clinical and economic evidence that supports payer coverage and formulary inclusion.  
• Lead the development of payer engagement materials, including presentations, brochures, and online content, to support customer-facing field teams.  
• Analyze and monitor payer policies, reimbursement trends, and market access barriers, identifying opportunities and risks for Annexon's portfolio.  
• Provide strategic input into pricing and contracting strategies in alignment with market access goals.  
• Manage relationships with external vendors and consultants to support payer marketing initiatives.  
• Ensure compliance with relevant healthcare regulations and policies related to market access and reimbursement.  

Education, Experience, and Skills: 

Required: 

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Health Policy, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical market access, payer marketing, or reimbursement strategy.  
• Strong understanding of the U.S. healthcare system, including the payer landscape, reimbursement processes, and health economics.  
• Proven experience in developing and executing payer marketing strategies for high-cost specialty or rare disease therapies.  
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.  
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment. 

Preferred:  

• An MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in rare diseases, specialty therapeutics, or novel biologics.  
• Knowledge of health policy, pricing, and reimbursement in both U.S. commercial and public markets.  

Salary Range: $225,000 to $275,000 

Benefits: 

• A stimulating and rewarding workplace includes flexible work schedules, remote opportunities and the ability to achieve a work-life balance.
• We are located in Brisbane, CA, with shuttle service from BART, CalTrain and the Ferry.
• Annexon offers a competitive base salary and equity participation, employee stock purchase plan, as well as a comprehensive health benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending plans, as well as other benefits. 

Annexon Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.  We are committed to fostering an environment where ALL people are welcome and supported. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. Creativity and innovation flourish in an environment of openness, inclusion, and mutual respect. 

Staffing Agencies: Annexon Biosciences does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm that doesn’t have a signed agreement with Annexon Biosciences. Please do not send agency CVs/resumes through Annexon’s website or Annexon Employees.  Inquiries must be sent to talentacquisition@annexonbio.com with the Subject: Staffing Agency Request.