Director, Government Market Access

Bristol Myers Squibb • St. Louis, MO

1d • Remote

About The Position

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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. SUMMARY: The Government Market Access Account Executive is responsible for driving strategically aligned, fiscally responsible access outcomes across prioritized government payer accounts. This role serves as the primary strategic liaison to Medicaid Fee-for-Service customers and leads cross-functional efforts to advance timely patient access to Bristol Myers Squibb medicines. This role will cover the South territory consisting of: South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Mississippi.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent. MBA preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of customer-facing, field-based Market Access experience
• Demonstrated expertise in engaging Medicaid Fee-for-Service customers, including established relationships within FFS states
• Proven experience supporting at least one pharmaceutical product launch with market access accountability
• Deep understanding of customer-specific review, approval, reimbursement, and formulary decision-making processes
• Experience managing access across medical and pharmacy benefits preferred
• Experience in serious mental illness required; schizophrenia experience strongly preferred
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior state-level decision-makers to achieve desired formulary outcomes
• Strong analytical acumen with the ability to assess data, identify access opportunities, and address challenges
• Advanced negotiation skills balanced with a patient- and value-centered business approach
• Strategic mindset with the ability to prioritize and align daily activities to enterprise objectives
• Executive presence with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Results-oriented, highly accountable, and motivated by measurable outcomes
• Collaborative leader who champions teamwork while operating effectively in a highly independent, field-based role
• Forward-thinking with the ability to manage multiple priorities, anticipate challenges, and resolve issues proactively

Responsibilities

• Achieve targeted formulary and coverage outcomes within prioritized access accounts in a timely and financially responsible manner
• Develop and execute data-driven, strategically aligned account plans that support enterprise access objectives
• Serve as the primary strategic point of contact for government access customers, engaging key decision-makers and influencers across Medicaid Fee-for-Service organizations
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional collaboration with Policy, Advocacy, HEOR, Reimbursement, Marketing, and Sales partners to advance access goals
• Maintain a deep understanding of account-level policies, formulary review processes, competitive dynamics, decision timelines, and state priorities impacting access
• Proactively identify access opportunities and risks through analysis of market dynamics, policy changes, and performance data
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate contracted product performance and access trends to internal stakeholders
• Effectively manage Medicaid PBA and pooling group relationships, with or without contract solutions
• Translate customer and market insights into actionable strategies that accelerate access and patient impact

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director