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Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.
Summary
The Associate Director, Market Access Analytics is a strategic and advanced analytics leader responsible for driving comprehensive market access insights across US and Worldwide (WW) markets. This individual serves as a critical analytics partner to the Global Market Access (MAx) organization, enabling data-driven decision-making across coverage, contracting, pricing, reimbursement, payer and patient access strategies. In this critical hands-on role, the individual will partner closely with the full matrix team to generate, coordinate and integrate data and insights across various analytical functions such as market research, and secondary data analytics to answer key Market Access questions for US and WW markets. This candidate will be responsible for working with their support resources to lead and deliver high-quality insights to stakeholders.
The individual will also lead MAx AI and Digital Transformation initiatives as a Product Owner in alignment with MAx organizational priorities and enterprise data strategy.
Responsibilities:
Market Access Analytics & Insights
- Serve as the primary analytics partner to the MAx organization, collaborating closely with Access strategy, Field Access, Contracting, Pricing, Patient Access teams to address key business questions across US and WW markets.
- Design, develop, and deliver a clear set of recommendations to maximize impact by leveraging various pharmaceutical data assets including sales, claims, specialty pharmacy, access/coverage, lives, and hub data.
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that directly inform Market Access strategy, payer negotiations, formulary positioning, and launch readiness.
- Develop and maintain market access dashboards, KPIs, and performance measurement frameworks to track coverage and access trends across payer segments.
- Conduct deep-dive analyses on payer dynamics, access barriers, competitive landscapes, and UM trends across US commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid channels.
- Monitor and synthesize healthcare marketplace dynamics, including policy changes, regulatory shifts, and competitive payer/channel developments impacting portfolio.
MAx AI & Digital Transformation
- Lead MAx AI and Digital Transformation initiatives as a Product Owner, defining product vision, roadmaps, business requirements, and success metrics — ensuring all solutions are aligned to core business needs and deliver measurable enterprise value.
- Drive change management and stakeholder engagement to accelerate adoption of AI/digital tools across MAx, ensuring alignment with end-user workflows and business processes.
- Identify and evaluate emerging AI technologies, data platforms, and analytics capabilities applicable to Market Access use cases.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership
- Collaborate with a broad set of cross functional counterparts (including Strategy & Operations Leads, MAx Leadership, BI&T, Brand Leadership) to achieve organizational objectives.
- Manage workload prioritization of on-site/offshore support and leverage other teams within CASA and BI&T and across BMS to successfully achieve business objectives.
- Lead, manage and mentor support resources, while developing and maintaining a deep understanding of business priorities.
- Understand, demonstrate, and drive adherence to all BMS operating policies.
- Role model BMS behaviors of Accountability, Passion, Urgency, Innovation, Inclusion, and Integrity. Understand, demonstrate, and drive adherence to all BMS operating policies.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of Biotech or Pharma experience in advanced analytics, secondary data analytics or commercial insights.
- Bachelor degree in Analytics, Technology, or a related field (Master/ MBA preferred).
- Deep knowledge of Market Access and Healthcare marketplace dynamics.
- Experience in BMS specific therapeutic areas is preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical data (claims, APLD, specialty pharmacy, access, coverage, lives and hub data).
- Strong proficiency with analytics and BI tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Databricks, Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent) with structured/unstructured data.
- Experience launching and scaling agentic AI solutions and integrating into commercial workflows with enterprise-wide adoption.
- Ability to connect analytics with the overarching business questions and understand the link between access strategy and analytic insights.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to explain recommendation logic clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to operate effectively in matrixed, cross-functional environments.
- Manage ambiguity by questioning data and/or stakeholder for further nuanced information.
- Commitment to BMS Core Behaviors: Passion, Innovation, Accountability, Integrity, Inclusion and Urgency.
Compensation Overview:
Princeton - NJ - US: $167,540 - $203,013
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 our careers site.
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.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information.
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at careers.bms.com/fraud-protection.
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at TAEnablement@bms.com. Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley.
R1602424 : Associate Director, Market Access Analytics- CASA
Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.
Summary
The Associate Director, Market Access Analytics is a strategic and advanced analytics leader responsible for driving comprehensive market access insights across US and Worldwide (WW) markets. This individual serves as a critical analytics partner to the Global Market Access (MAx) organization, enabling data-driven decision-making across coverage, contracting, pricing, reimbursement, payer and patient access strategies. In this critical hands-on role, the individual will partner closely with the full matrix team to generate, coordinate and integrate data and insights across various analytical functions such as market research, and secondary data analytics to answer key Market Access questions for US and WW markets. This candidate will be responsible for working with their support resources to lead and deliver high-quality insights to stakeholders.
The individual will also lead MAx AI and Digital Transformation initiatives as a Product Owner in alignment with MAx organizational priorities and enterprise data strategy.
Responsibilities:
Market Access Analytics & Insights
- Serve as the primary analytics partner to the MAx organization, collaborating closely with Access strategy, Field Access, Contracting, Pricing, Patient Access teams to address key business questions across US and WW markets.
- Design, develop, and deliver a clear set of recommendations to maximize impact by leveraging various pharmaceutical data assets including sales, claims, specialty pharmacy, access/coverage, lives, and hub data.
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that directly inform Market Access strategy, payer negotiations, formulary positioning, and launch readiness.
- Develop and maintain market access dashboards, KPIs, and performance measurement frameworks to track coverage and access trends across payer segments.
- Conduct deep-dive analyses on payer dynamics, access barriers, competitive landscapes, and UM trends across US commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid channels.
- Monitor and synthesize healthcare marketplace dynamics, including policy changes, regulatory shifts, and competitive payer/channel developments impacting portfolio.
MAx AI & Digital Transformation
- Lead MAx AI and Digital Transformation initiatives as a Product Owner, defining product vision, roadmaps, business requirements, and success metrics — ensuring all solutions are aligned to core business needs and deliver measurable enterprise value.
- Drive change management and stakeholder engagement to accelerate adoption of AI/digital tools across MAx, ensuring alignment with end-user workflows and business processes.
- Identify and evaluate emerging AI technologies, data platforms, and analytics capabilities applicable to Market Access use cases.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership
- Collaborate with a broad set of cross functional counterparts (including Strategy & Operations Leads, MAx Leadership, BI&T, Brand Leadership) to achieve organizational objectives.
- Manage workload prioritization of on-site/offshore support and leverage other teams within CASA and BI&T and across BMS to successfully achieve business objectives.
- Lead, manage and mentor support resources, while developing and maintaining a deep understanding of business priorities.
- Understand, demonstrate, and drive adherence to all BMS operating policies.
- Role model BMS behaviors of Accountability, Passion, Urgency, Innovation, Inclusion, and Integrity. Understand, demonstrate, and drive adherence to all BMS operating policies.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of Biotech or Pharma experience in advanced analytics, secondary data analytics or commercial insights.
- Bachelor degree in Analytics, Technology, or a related field (Master/ MBA preferred).
- Deep knowledge of Market Access and Healthcare marketplace dynamics.
- Experience in BMS specific therapeutic areas is preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical data (claims, APLD, specialty pharmacy, access, coverage, lives and hub data).
- Strong proficiency with analytics and BI tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Databricks, Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent) with structured/unstructured data.
- Experience launching and scaling agentic AI solutions and integrating into commercial workflows with enterprise-wide adoption.
- Ability to connect analytics with the overarching business questions and understand the link between access strategy and analytic insights.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to explain recommendation logic clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to operate effectively in matrixed, cross-functional environments.
- Manage ambiguity by questioning data and/or stakeholder for further nuanced information.
- Commitment to BMS Core Behaviors: Passion, Innovation, Accountability, Integrity, Inclusion and Urgency.
Compensation Overview:
Princeton - NJ - US: $167,540 - $203,013
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 our careers site.
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.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information.
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at careers.bms.com/fraud-protection.
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at TAEnablement@bms.com. Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley.
R1602424 : Associate Director, Market Access Analytics- CASA
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Celgene Corporation3
- AbbVie2
- MannKind Corporation2
- Nimble Therapeutics2
- Abbvie Bioresearch Center1
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals13
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Science & Research2
- Medical Devices1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate director market access jobs.
- 5 or more years of market access, payer strategy, or managed care experience in pharma or biotech
- Deep knowledge of U.S. payer landscape including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial formulary processes
- Experience developing value dossiers, AMCP dossiers, or health economic outcome research materials
- Cross-functional launch experience working with medical affairs, HEOR, and commercial teams
- Bachelor's degree required, with advanced degree in health economics, public health, or life sciences preferred
- Proficiency with payer contracting, pricing strategy, and reimbursement policy at the federal and state level
Tips for Your Associate Director Market Access Job Search
Quantify your payer access wins
Recruiters screening associate director market access candidates want to see outcomes, not just responsibilities. Replace generic bullet points with specific results: formulary tier achieved, time-to-coverage milestones, or payer segments won for a launch. That specificity separates your resume from dozens of lookalike submissions.
Tailor each application to product stage
Market access looks very different on a pre-launch asset versus a mature brand. Read the job description closely and mirror the language, whether that's value dossier development, HEOR strategy, or contracting execution. Matching your resume to the product's current stage signals genuine experience, not a copy-paste application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate director market access openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Earn a health economics credential strategically
Hiring managers at biotech and specialty pharma increasingly expect fluency in HEOR methods. If your background is heavy on account management but light on outcomes research, completing a short ISPOR certificate or health economics coursework closes a visible gap before a recruiter raises it.
Prepare a payer landscape case in advance
Panel interviews for market access roles routinely include a live case study on coverage strategy for a fictional or anonymized asset. Practice structuring a payer landscape analysis, including commercial, Medicare Part D, and Medicaid dynamics, so you can think through it fluently under interview conditions.
Negotiate offer timing around launch calendars
Companies hiring an associate director market access for a pre-launch product often have a fixed go-live date in mind. If you're fielding multiple offers, use that urgency strategically. Asking about the product's anticipated launch or approval timeline in final-round conversations tells you how much leverage you have on start date and total compensation.
Associate Director Market Access Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate director market accesss?
The companies hiring the most associate director market accesss right now include Celgene Corporation, AbbVie, and MannKind Corporation, with the largest share of openings in California, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Specialty pharma and mid-size biotech companies launching or repositioning assets tend to post the highest volume of these roles.
How many associate director market access jobs are remote?
About 33% of associate director market access openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the broader shift toward flexible work in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Roles focused on payer analytics, value dossier development, and HEOR strategy tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while field-facing or launch-intensive positions are more likely to require on-site or regional presence.
How do you become a associate director market access?
Most people reach this role by building five or more years of experience in managed care, payer strategy, or health economics, typically starting as a market access analyst or manager at a pharma, biotech, or specialty drug company. Developing hands-on experience with formulary strategy, value dossier construction, and cross-functional product launches is essential. An advanced degree in health economics, public health, or a related life science field strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Can you get an associate director market access job without direct payer experience?
It's difficult but not impossible. Candidates who have worked in managed care consulting, pharmacy benefit management, or health plan contracting often transfer well because they understand payer decision-making from the other side. Demonstrating fluency in coverage and reimbursement mechanics, even without a title that says market access, matters more than the label on your past roles. Targeting smaller biotech companies with leaner teams can also lower the experience bar at first.
What does the associate director market access interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds and includes an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your payer strategy experience, and a panel with cross-functional partners from HEOR, commercial, and sometimes medical affairs. Expect at least one case study or presentation exercise where you walk through a coverage or access strategy for a product. Final rounds often include a conversation with the VP of market access or a commercial leader.
Where can I find and apply to associate director market access jobs?
You can find and apply to associate director market access jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Find the roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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