Associate Director, Market Access Analytics at Ardelyx

Description Ardelyx is a publicly traded commercial biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. Ardelyx has two commercial products approved in the United States, IBSRELA (tenapanor) and XPHOZAH (tenapanor). Ardelyx has agreements for the development and commercialization of tenapanor outside of the U.S. Kyowa Kirin commercializes PHOZEVEL (tenapanor) for hyperphosphatemia in Japan. A New Drug Application for tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia has been approved in China with Fosun Pharma. Knight Therapeutics commercializes IBSRELA in Canada.The Associate Director, Market Access Analytics, reporting to the Senior Director, Patient Services and Market Access Analytics, will lead the development of analytic strategy, reporting infrastructure, and insight generation to optimize payer access, pull-through performance, and pricing and contracting decisions. This role is a critical partner to Market Access Strategy, National and Regional Accounts, Trade, Patient Services, and Field Reimbursement teams-delivering actionable, data-driven insights that shape contracting strategies, access initiatives, and patient affordability programs.The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in pharmaceutical market access analytics with strong technical capabilities, business acumen, and an ability to translate complex data into meaningful, strategic recommendations for senior leadership.Responsibilities:Lead the design and execution of analytics frameworks evaluating qualify of access, formulary performance, and payer utilization across all segmentsAnalyze payer coverage policies, step edits, prior authorization requirements, and reimbursement trends to identify access opportunities and barriersMonitor pull-through effectiveness, quantifying access-driven utilization across national and regional accountsDevelop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and executive-level reporting to track payer performance, formulary wins/losses, and core access KPIsLead analytic preparation for Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews (MBRs/QBRs), including performance summaries, coverage updates, and strategic recommendationsPartner with Market Access leadership to model and forecast the impact of access changes, formulary updates, contracting strategies, and share shiftsProvide insights to Payer Account, Trade, Patient Services, and Field Access teams that support access optimization and patient affordability initiativesServe as a subject matter expert on payer, formulary, coverage, and claims utilization data, including developing sound business rule logic, ensuring consistent data definitions, and conducting QC testing to validate accuracy and reliabilityConduct ad hoc analyses to diagnose access challenges, support contracting decisions, and respond to field inquiriesManage relationships with data and consulting vendors, including scope alignment, deliverable oversight, and budget managementQualifications:Bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred, in Business or related field required with 8 - 10 years of progressive experience in Market Access, Payer Analytics, or Commercial Analytics or equivalent experienceProven ability to analyze payer, formulary, and claims data to identify trends, measure performance, and drive access strategyWorking knowledge of IQVIA LAAD, MMIT, Payer Spine, Copay data and Access pull-thru applicationExpertise with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Snowflake, SQL, Excel)In-depth understanding of payer contracting, coverage determination, medical and pharmacy policiesStrong knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance standards, including HIPAA and manufacturer data privacy regulationsDemonstrated success translating complex analytics into actionable business insights for senior stakeholdersExcellent collaboration, communication, and presentation skills; ability to influence and align across cross-functional teamsStrong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentWillingness to travel up to 20% domesticallyThe anticipated annualized base pay range for this full-time position is $187,000 - $229,000. Ardelyx utilizes industry data to ensure that our compensation is competitive and aligned with our industry peers. Actual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, including years of relevant experience, training, qualifications, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include an annual bonus target and equity awards, subject to eligibility and other requirements.Ardelyx also offers a robust benefits package to employees, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, up to 12 weeks of living organ and bone marrow leave, equity incentive plans, health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision),life insurance and disability, flexible time off, annual Winter Holiday shut down, and at least 11 paid holidays.Ardelyx is an equal opportunity employer.