Job Description
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUL) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the formulation, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for diseases and conditions of the eye using its proprietary bioresorbable hydrogel-based formulation technology, ELUTYX™. Ocular Therapeutix has built a robust product pipeline of drug delivery solutions developed to reduce the complexity and burden of the current standard of care and position itself to become a leader in the ophthalmic space.
Outside of the ophthalmic realm and behind the doors of our headquarters in Bedford, MA, we strive to build a strong culture where employees can flourish and achieve their career goals. We encourage out of the box thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and creativity.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Government Accounts Director to lead government payer strategy and engagement across public-sector channels. Reporting to the Executive Director, Payer Access, this leader will play a critical role in preparing for retina pipeline access needs while supporting the company’s marketed ophthalmology portfolio.
The ideal candidate brings deep government access expertise, strong executive presence, and a practical understanding of Medicare Part B, MAC policy, VA/DoD systems, Medicaid, coding, coverage, and provider-administered product reimbursement. This individual will operate as a strategic partner across functions and a trusted external representative with public-sector payer stakeholders.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Develop and execute government account strategies for AXPAXLI/OTX-TKI, DEXTENZA, and future Ocular assets.
- Engage with MACs, VA, DoD/DHA, Medicaid, and government-affiliated payers to support access, reimbursement, policy, and launch-readiness objectives.
- Monitor and interpret policy, coverage, coding, payment, formulary, and utilization-management trends.
- Partner cross-functionally to align evidence, messaging, field execution, and compliant engagement plans.
- Translate payer insights into recommendations that support launch planning, account prioritization, and patient access.
- Represent the voice of government payers in internal planning forums and executive updates.
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- 12+ years of relevant biopharmaceutical, medical device, market access, reimbursement, government accounts, payer strategy, or commercial experience.
- Deep knowledge of Medicare Part B, MAC coverage processes, VA/DoD access, Medicaid policy, buy-and-bill reimbursement, coding, and coverage strategy.
- Experience in ophthalmology, retina, specialty pharmacy, medical benefit, or provider-administered products preferred.
- Ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and influence complex access decisions in a compliant manner.
- Strong communication, strategic planning, analytical, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Comfort operating in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to help shape government access strategy for a company focused on reducing the burden of retinal disease treatment and improving the long-term treatment experience for patients, caregivers, and providers. The role offers high visibility, meaningful cross-functional influence, and the opportunity to contribute to an important stage of Ocular Therapeutix’ s growth.
Salary Range
$250,000—$300,000 USD
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