Manager, Global Managed Access

Location: Waltham, MA (Preferred) or Upper Providence, PA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Onsite 2 Days Per Week
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM EST Start Time
Pay: $78/hr - $86/hr
Duration: 12-Month Contract (Potential Extension)
Start Date: August 10th 2026

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading global biopharmaceutical organization, is seeking a Manager, Global Managed Access to support oncology Expanded Access Programs (EAP) and Compassionate Use (CU) initiatives. This position will play a critical role in ensuring patients gain access to investigational therapies while maintaining compliance with global regulatory requirements, company policies, and operational standards.

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, external vendors, and healthcare providers to manage patient access programs on a global scale.

This role is a maternity leave coverage position supporting a collaborative six-person team and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient access to potentially life-changing therapies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for oncology Expanded Access Programs (EAP) and Compassionate Use (CU) programs.

• Develop and execute program strategies related to operational footprint, drug supply, regulatory coordination, physician oversight, safety reporting, and program administration.

• Manage and oversee third-party vendors supporting access programs, ensuring quality performance and compliance.

• Establish operational processes that enable rapid response to physician requests regarding patient access to investigational therapies.

• Collaborate closely with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, Supply Chain, and local operating companies to support program execution.

• Monitor program activity and utilization, providing regular status updates and operational insights to internal stakeholders.

• Ensure all program activities comply with applicable regulations, company policies, SOPs, and quality standards.

• Support issue resolution, process improvements, and operational efficiencies across managed access programs.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, program managers, vendors, and internal business partners worldwide.

• Contribute strategic and operational input to ongoing and future access initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Life Sciences discipline; advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical research, or related healthcare environments.

• Demonstrated experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Managed Access, Expanded Access Programs, Compassionate Use Programs, Clinical Research, or related functions.

• Experience managing an Expanded Access Program (EAP), Compassionate Use Program (CU), Managed Access Program, or clinical research studies.

• Experience working within global pharmaceutical or clinical research environments.

• Strong project management and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Experience overseeing and managing external vendors.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oncology medical, scientific, or operational experience.

• Experience supporting global patient access programs.

• Knowledge of global regulatory requirements governing Expanded Access and Compassionate Use programs.

• Experience with protocol design and clinical study execution within oncology.

• Experience interacting with physicians, investigators, and healthcare providers.

• Understanding of drug supply management and operational planning for patient access programs.

What Makes a Successful Candidate?

The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and proactive, with the ability to navigate complex global environments and build strong relationships across multiple stakeholder groups. Success in this role requires balancing strategic thinking with operational execution while maintaining a patient-centered focus.

Additional Information

• Hybrid work schedule with onsite presence required two days per week.

• No additional travel requirements.

• Company-issued laptop provided upon successful onboarding.

• NDA required prior to engagement.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Strong English communication skills required.

If you are passionate about improving patient access to innovative oncology therapies and have experience managing complex pharmaceutical programs, we encourage you to apply.

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