Director Health Systems Liaison

Kaye/Bassman, one of Forbes’ top-ranked executive search firms, has been partnering with Pharma and Biotech companies for over 35 years. Our Medical Affairs recruiting practice is led by Michael Pietrack, recognized as the #1 Medical Affairs recruiter in the U.S. and host of The Pharmaverse Podcast.

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We have been retained by a leading biopharmaceutical company advancing novel therapeutics for liver disease. As the organization continues to scale, they are building a high-performing, scientific, and collaborative medical organization. To support this growth, they are seeking five Health Systems Liaison Directors, strategic field-based scientific experts who will serve as a primary partner to regional payers, IDNs, large GI groups, specialty pharmacy, and other key healthcare decision-makers. This is an expansion due to them having a highly successful MASH portfolio, as well as their recent acquisition of additional products.

This role blends scientific engagement, health systems strategy, HEOR support, and cross-functional collaboration to drive informed decision-making around access, evidence, and value.

Territories:

New England (MA/VT/ME/NH)

Mid-Atlantic (PA/NJ/VA/MD/DC)

Great Lakes (IL/WI/MO/MI)

Texas (Dallas/Houston/San Antonio)

Southwest (CO/UT/AZ/NV)

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain peer-level scientific relationships with key decision-makers across organized health systems, including health plans, PBMs, IDNs, regional payers, and large GI practices.
• Communicate clinical data, disease-state information, real-world evidence, and health economics insights in a balanced and compliant manner.
• Partner closely with Market Access and Key Account Director (KAD) colleagues to shape and execute strategic account plans.
• Coordinate with regional MSLs and Clinical Practice Liaisons to ensure scientific and medical alignment across affiliated systems.
• Serve as a strategic resource to the Health Systems leadership team and contribute to broader medical planning.
• Support HEOR initiatives within regional accounts, collaborating with headquarters teams as needed.
• Address scientific questions from Market Access and KAD stakeholders, providing clear, credible, and data-driven responses.
• Attend key scientific and medical meetings; prepare and communicate post-meeting insights.

Who They’re Looking For

Required:

• Advanced clinical or scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, MS, MPH, etc.).
• 5+ years of experience working directly with payers and IDNs, with demonstrated ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships with healthcare decision-makers.
• Thorough knowledge of clinical medicine, the payer environment, disease management, real-world evidence generation, and HEOR fundamentals.
• Business and market fluency, including quality programs, formulary management, and pathway development.
• Excellent communication, scientific presentation skills, cross-functional collaboration, and customer orientation.
• Deep understanding of the FDA, HIPAA, OIG, and all ethical guidelines affecting medical engagement.
• Proven ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-moving environment with strong organizational and project leadership skills.

Preferred:

• Formal HEOR or outcomes research training.
• Experience supporting value-based conversations or evidence generation at the health system level.

Why This Role

Impact: Shape scientific, clinical, and access decisions for a first-in-class therapy that is transforming the MASH landscape.

Visibility: Work directly with influential decision-makers across payers, specialty pharmacy, and integrated delivery systems.

Variety: Blend scientific exchange, health economics support, evidence discussions, strategic planning, and cross-functional alignment.

Growth: Join a high-performing biotech during a pivotal commercial expansion, with meaningful opportunities for impact, advancement, and scientific leadership.

Total Rewards: Competitive base, plus bonus, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits aligned with leading biotech standards.

If you are an experienced scientific strategist excited to influence health system decision-making for a breakthrough in hepatology, we encourage you to apply.