Mid Level Associate Director Market Access Jobs
Mid level associate director market access jobs go to professionals ready to own strategy development end to end, lead cross-functional workstreams, and drive payer and pricing decisions with limited oversight. Openings run across Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Technology & Software, with employers like GSK, Biogen, and Sanofi hiring at this level now.
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Job Title: Associate Director Market Access Contracting
Location: Morristown, NJ
About the Job
The Associate Director, Market Access Contracting reports to the Sr. Director, Market Access Contracting. This individual will negotiate and manage market access contracts across Sanofi's purchase and distribution channel markets – including Specialty Pharmacies, Institutional GPO’s, Oncology GPO’s, Hospitals, IDN’s, Physicians, Retailers, Wholesalers, and more. This individual will provide support on all new agreements, language negotiations, contract renewals and serve as the contracting subject matter expert while ensuring alignment with internal cross-functional stakeholders. As an integral member of the Market Access Contracting team, this position acts as a strategic advisor and collaborates extensively with Trade and Channel Management, Specialty Care Market Access Strategy, Market Access Legal, and other commercial teams. This role significantly contributes to successful product launches and ongoing commercial success across Sanofi's portfolio.
We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing Progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.
Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.
About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main Responsibilities:
Contract Management
Ensure timely review, development, and implementation of contract proposals
Manage the timely development, negotiation and execution of all contract documents, in partnership with Trade Channel Management, Specialty Care Market Access Strategy, Market Access Legal, and Specialty Pharmacies/Customers
Oversee/maintain the tracking of all contract document activity and touch points from inception through final execution
Communicate contract status and key information to internal stakeholders, as requested. Serve as an advisor, delivering insights to help drive strategic contracting decisions.
Implement and execute brand strategies and operational efficiencies through contracts
Strategic Support & Implementation
Work closely with the Senior Director, Market Access Contracting to achieve contracting objectives for Sanofi's product portfolio
Represent Market Access Contracting to internal and external stakeholders across therapeutic areas
Support and mentor team members through onboarding, professional development, and project delivery
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Trade Channel Management and Specialty Care Market Access Strategy to develop and execute contract strategy for current and launch products
Work with Trade Channel Management, Specialty Care Market Access Strategy, and Market Access Legal to assess contract risks and benefits
Partner with Contract Operations to ensure proper system set-up of pricing terms and payments
Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership and field teams, identifying key contracting questions and delivering actionable solutions to ensure success of contracting
Maintain effective communications with cross-functional teams
Communicate opportunities, challenges, and timelines with internal partners
Contract Intelligence & Analysis
Contribute to the development and evaluation of contract management process improvements including through automation and AI
Provide insights on significant contracting/market issues
Stay current on industry trends impacting contracting
About You
Professional Skills and Competencies:
Bachelor's degree required, MBA desirable
5+ years of experience in the US pharmaceutical industry, with emphasis on contracting, pricing, or other areas of market access
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
External influence and negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to influence a matrix team
High level of business maturity, interpersonal and collaborative skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work cross-functionally, produce high quality work and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated understanding of market, trends, and opportunities in the Sanofi portfolio
Why Choose Us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
Job Title: Associate Director Market Access Contracting
Location: Morristown, NJ
About the Job
The Associate Director, Market Access Contracting reports to the Sr. Director, Market Access Contracting. This individual will negotiate and manage market access contracts across Sanofi's purchase and distribution channel markets – including Specialty Pharmacies, Institutional GPO’s, Oncology GPO’s, Hospitals, IDN’s, Physicians, Retailers, Wholesalers, and more. This individual will provide support on all new agreements, language negotiations, contract renewals and serve as the contracting subject matter expert while ensuring alignment with internal cross-functional stakeholders. As an integral member of the Market Access Contracting team, this position acts as a strategic advisor and collaborates extensively with Trade and Channel Management, Specialty Care Market Access Strategy, Market Access Legal, and other commercial teams. This role significantly contributes to successful product launches and ongoing commercial success across Sanofi's portfolio.
We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing Progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.
Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.
About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main Responsibilities:
Contract Management
Ensure timely review, development, and implementation of contract proposals
Manage the timely development, negotiation and execution of all contract documents, in partnership with Trade Channel Management, Specialty Care Market Access Strategy, Market Access Legal, and Specialty Pharmacies/Customers
Oversee/maintain the tracking of all contract document activity and touch points from inception through final execution
Communicate contract status and key information to internal stakeholders, as requested. Serve as an advisor, delivering insights to help drive strategic contracting decisions.
Implement and execute brand strategies and operational efficiencies through contracts
Strategic Support & Implementation
Work closely with the Senior Director, Market Access Contracting to achieve contracting objectives for Sanofi's product portfolio
Represent Market Access Contracting to internal and external stakeholders across therapeutic areas
Support and mentor team members through onboarding, professional development, and project delivery
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Trade Channel Management and Specialty Care Market Access Strategy to develop and execute contract strategy for current and launch products
Work with Trade Channel Management, Specialty Care Market Access Strategy, and Market Access Legal to assess contract risks and benefits
Partner with Contract Operations to ensure proper system set-up of pricing terms and payments
Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership and field teams, identifying key contracting questions and delivering actionable solutions to ensure success of contracting
Maintain effective communications with cross-functional teams
Communicate opportunities, challenges, and timelines with internal partners
Contract Intelligence & Analysis
Contribute to the development and evaluation of contract management process improvements including through automation and AI
Provide insights on significant contracting/market issues
Stay current on industry trends impacting contracting
About You
Professional Skills and Competencies:
Bachelor's degree required, MBA desirable
5+ years of experience in the US pharmaceutical industry, with emphasis on contracting, pricing, or other areas of market access
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
External influence and negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to influence a matrix team
High level of business maturity, interpersonal and collaborative skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work cross-functionally, produce high quality work and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated understanding of market, trends, and opportunities in the Sanofi portfolio
Why Choose Us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
#GD-SG
#LI-GZ
#LI-Remote
#vhd
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
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Mid Level Associate Director Market Access Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level associate director market access job?
Position your experience around ownership and outcomes. Highlight specific payer negotiations you led, formulary strategies you developed, or value dossiers you built from the ground up. Employers at this level want candidates who can demonstrate cross-functional leadership and measurable impact on access or reimbursement decisions, so tailor your application to show those contributions clearly and concretely.
Which companies hire mid level associate director market accesss?
Companies hiring mid level associate director market accesss right now include GSK, Biogen, and Sanofi, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotech firms, and medical device companies that need experienced professionals to manage payer relationships and access strategy independently.
Are there remote mid level associate director market access jobs?
Yes, though many roles still require some on-site presence for cross-functional collaboration. About 67% of mid level associate director market access openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with fully remote positions more common at companies that have established distributed market access teams or strong digital infrastructure for payer engagement.
How do I move up to a mid level associate director market access role?
Growth into a mid level associate director market access role typically comes from deepening payer expertise, taking ownership of access projects rather than supporting them, and building a record of measurable outcomes like coverage wins or formulary placements. Expanding into health economics, HEOR, or managed care strategy strengthens your candidacy, as does demonstrating that you can lead workstreams without close supervision.
Which industries hire the most mid level associate director market accesss?
Mid Level associate director market access roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they face ongoing pressure to secure and defend coverage across a complex payer landscape, requiring experienced professionals who can manage access strategy at a meaningful level of independence.