The Position: The Executive Director of Market Access, Value-Based Contracting guides and executes key elements of Market Access Strategy, with a focus on payers that evaluate new diagnostics based on clear health economics and patient outcomes. This role will report directly to the SVP, GM, Pulmonology & Market Access. • Develop a plan to measure budget impact, health economic value creation for each of the products in the portfolio. • Build a budget and coordinate with medical directors, marketing colleagues and consultants to execute development of value dossiers. • Identify and prioritize payers, capitated or self-insured integrated health networks, self-insured employer groups as targets for contracting. • Negotiate terms for coverage and contracting. • Coordinate teams for development and execution of pilot agreements, collaborations, and long-term contracts. • Participate in new product planning efforts, strategic initiatives. Who You Are: • 10+ years of experience in a market access setting with a focus on diagnostics and/or pharmacy benefits management. Experience in molecular diagnostics, medical devices and/or pharma is a strong plus. • Bachelors degree required and advanced degree in science, health care is preferred. • Ability to excel strategically and with tactical execution. • Strong experience in negotiation and contracting. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and to achieve goals, support revenue generation. • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with strong self-awareness and emotional intelligence. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Outstanding negotiation skills. • Ability to collaborate with people at all levels of the organization. • Outstanding organizational and analytical skills. • Knowledge and understanding of financial implications of reimbursement structures. • Demonstrated knowledge of managed care and value-based care principles. • Knowledge and experience with value-based contracting structures and contract language. • Strong financial acumen, analytic skills & critical thinking ability.