Vice President, Market Access

Job description

Summary

We are seeking an accomplished and entrepreneurial Vice President, Market Access to build and lead the company's U.S. Market Access organization as we prepare for the anticipated launch of vidofludimus calcium for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS). The ideal candidate brings deep experience in the multiple sclerosis marketplace, established relationships across national and regional payers, specialty pharmacies, and key health systems, and a proven track record of building high‑performing Market Access organizations in preparation for launch.

Summary

We are seeking an accomplished and entrepreneurial Vice President, Market Access to build and lead the company's U.S. Market Access organization as we prepare for the anticipated launch of vidofludimus calcium for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS). The ideal candidate brings deep experience in the multiple sclerosis marketplace, established relationships across national and regional payers, specialty pharmacies, and key health systems, and a proven track record of building high‑performing Market Access organizations in preparation for launch.

You must be a highly strategic leader who has successfully led one or more multiple sclerosis product launches and understands how payer strategy, pricing, reimbursement, contracting, distribution, and field market access capabilities work together to maximize patient access and commercial success. As a member of the Commercial Leadership Team, you will help shape Immunic's overall commercialization strategy while building a best‑in‑class Market Access organization capable of supporting long‑term commercial growth.

Responsibilities

Lead U.S. Market Access strategy and organization build for vidofludimus calcium's launch, covering pricing, contracting, reimbursement, and distribution

Develop integrated access strategies spanning Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, DoD, and other government channels

Own national payer strategy, negotiating with health plans, PBMs, IDNs, health systems, and specialty pharmacies

Build payer value propositions using clinical, economic, and real-world evidence to drive favorable formulary coverage

Set pricing strategy, gross‑to‑net assumptions, and specialty pharmacy/trade/distribution frameworks, ensuring launch‑ready operations

Partner with Medical Affairs/HEOR on payer evidence strategy, AMCP dossiers, and value communication; support post‑launch evidence generation

Serve on Commercial Leadership Team, coordinating with Marketing, Sales, Medical, Regulatory, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain on launch readiness

Design and build the Market Access org structure, capabilities, and metrics across Payer Strategy, Marketing, Pricing/Contracting, Trade, Analytics, and Excellence functions

Recruit and lead a field Market Access team: National, Federal, and Regional Account Managers plus Field Reimbursement Managers

Set field deployment strategy (territories, hiring, training, incentives) and ensure tight collaboration with Sales and Medical Affairs to maximize adoption

Qualifications & Education

Bachelor's degree required; MBA, PharmD, MPH, or other advanced degree preferred.

15+ years of progressive leadership experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

Demonstrated success leading U.S. Market Access organizations for specialty pharmaceutical products.

Direct experience leading the U.S. Market Access strategy for one or more multiple sclerosis product launches is strongly preferred.

Candidates who have played a significant leadership role in the commercialization of successful MS therapies will be strongly favored.

Deep understanding of the competitive dynamics, payer landscape, specialty pharmacy networks, treatment centers, and reimbursement environment within multiple sclerosis as well as negotiating with commercial payers, PBMs, Medicare Part D plans, federal healthcare systems, specialty pharmacies, and integrated health systems.

Demonstrated success building and leading field‑based Market Access organizations; experience building commercial infrastructure within an emerging biotechnology company or first‑launch organization strongly preferred.

Immunic Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Please note, Immunic does not accept unsolicited resumes from external agencies or recruiters. Submission of a resume without a prior written agreement does not create any express or implied contract between Immunic and the agency. Immunic will not pay any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Worksite address

san francisco, CA, 94199, US

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