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Associate Director of Market Access roles regularly sponsor H-1B visa, L-1 visa, and O-1 visas for candidates with expertise in payer strategy, HEOR, or reimbursement. Employers in biotech and pharma are among the most active H-1B sponsors in the country, making this a strong field for international candidates. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Associate Director Market Access Jobs
Target biotech and pharma employers specifically
Biotech and pharmaceutical companies file more H-1B petitions than nearly any other sector. Focusing your search on mid-to-large biopharma firms significantly increases your odds of finding an employer willing to sponsor your visa from the start.
Lead with your payer and reimbursement expertise
Employers sponsoring this role need someone who can navigate formulary access, coverage negotiations, and value-based contracting. Positioning your resume around measurable outcomes in these areas makes the sponsorship investment feel straightforward to hiring managers.
Clarify your visa status early in the process
Associate Director roles involve senior-level hiring decisions with long timelines. Disclosing your sponsorship needs before the final round avoids late-stage offer complications and signals professionalism, especially at companies with established immigration programs.
Confirm your degree aligns with the specialty occupation standard
H-1B approval for this role requires a directly related bachelor's degree or higher. Degrees in health economics, life sciences, public health, or pharmacy are well-accepted. A business degree alone may require additional documentation showing field-specific relevance.
Ask about cap-exempt employers during your search
Universities, academic medical centers, and certain nonprofits affiliated with research institutions are exempt from the H-1B lottery. Market access roles at these organizations offer a more predictable path to sponsorship without waiting for annual cap season.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for sponsoring employers
Not every company advertising this role will sponsor visas. Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers open to sponsorship, saving you from investing time in applications at companies that will not support your immigration needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Associate Director of Market Access considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. This role consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation because it requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as health economics, pharmacy, life sciences, or public health. USCIS has a well-established record of approving H-1B visa petitions for market access and payer strategy roles at pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
How common is H-1B sponsorship for this role in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry?
Sponsorship is fairly common at mid-to-large biopharma companies. Firms like Pfizer, Novartis, Johnson and Johnson, and AstraZeneca are among the top H-1B sponsors nationally, and market access is a core function at these organizations. You can browse currently open sponsored positions on Migrate Mate, filtered by employers with active sponsorship histories.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my H-1B for this position?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to market access work, such as health economics, outcomes research, pharmacy, public health, or life sciences. An MBA with a healthcare focus is also commonly accepted. A purely general business degree without healthcare-specific coursework may face additional USCIS scrutiny and require a stronger employer justification in the H-1B petition.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change companies in this field?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to begin working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval. Your new employer files the transfer petition, and you can start immediately if you have been maintaining valid H-1B status. This makes lateral moves between pharmaceutical or biotech companies relatively straightforward compared to starting a new visa from scratch.
Are there visa options other than H-1B for an Associate Director of Market Access role?
Yes. If you have been employed by a multinational company abroad for at least one year in a managerial or specialized knowledge capacity, an L-1 visa may apply and bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely. Candidates with a record of national or international recognition in health economics or access strategy may also qualify for an O-1A. Australians working in this field may be eligible for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and is significantly less competitive.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Associate Director Market Access jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.