Position Overview:

We are building a best‑in‑class Field Medical organization as a natural next step in the growth of our Medical Affairs organization at Beam therapeutics! This Director (or Associate Director) level MSL will own a defined US territory with primary responsibility in sickle cell disease (SCD) and shared accountability across the Beam pipeline, including Alpha‑1 antitrypsin deficiency (Alpha‑1) and glycogen storage disease 1a (GSD). You will architect territory strategy, onboard priority treatment centers, engage KOLs and HCPs, generate actionable insights, and drive pre‑commercial launch readiness in close collaboration with cross‑functional partners.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute territory strategy: map treatment centers, referral networks, transplant/infusion sites, cell-collection capabilities, payers, and advocacy groups; prioritize accounts and set measurable objectives.
• Support treatment center onboarding: coordinate scientific and operational readiness aligned with SOPs, compliance, and patient journey requirements; partner with internal teams for qualification and activation.
• Build trusted relationships with KOLs and HCPs: deliver fair-balanced, evidence-based education on rare diseases, cell and gene therapy science, and Beam’s platform; foster advocacy and awareness.
• Educate stakeholders on disease state, therapeutic landscape, and company platform to drive awareness and credibility in the rare disease and CGT space.
• Generate high-quality insights from field interactions: synthesize trends and communicate actionable recommendations to Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate on pre-launch planning: align with Medical Strategy, Publications, Medical Information, Value & Evidence, and Medical Operations to ensure scientific messaging, data dissemination, and field tools are ready for first commercial launch.
• Support clinical research activities: identify potential sites, assist with feasibility assessments, and promote best practices for enrollment and retention while maintaining medical/scientific independence.
• Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Market Access, and Clinical teams while preserving medical independence; coordinate account plans to ensure seamless patient access and avoid duplication.
• Represent the company at congresses and external scientific meetings: plan and execute presence, engage in meaningful scientific exchanges, and follow up to strengthen visibility and credibility.
• Provide education and resources to treatment centers on operational readiness for advanced therapies, including apheresis and cell-handling processes.
• Serve as a trusted resource for compliance and ethical standards: ensure all interactions and materials meet company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry codes.
• Maintain operational excellence: document activities and insights in CRM, monitor KPIs, and continuously improve processes, content, and tools.
• Prepare and deliver training for internal teams and external stakeholders on rare disease management and CGT fundamentals to support launch readiness.
• Act as a scientific ambassador for the company: articulate the value of the platform and pipeline to diverse audiences including clinicians, researchers, and advocacy groups.
• Monitor evolving evidence and competitive landscape in rare disease and CGT; share updates internally to inform strategy and decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent).
• ~10+ years industry experience in Medical Affairs with significant Field Medical tenure.
• Rare disease expertise required; hematology strongly preferred with emphasis on SCD.
• Small biotech experience preferred; demonstrated impact in resource‑constrained settings.
• Launch experience (pre‑approval to post‑launch), ideally in CGT or complex specialty (buy‑and‑bill) environments.
• Proven territory management and account planning capability across complex ecosystems (academic centers, community networks, payers, advocacy).
• Independent, proactive operator with strong ownership;
• Cross‑functional collaboration with Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial, Medical Operations, and Publications while maintaining medical/scientific integrity.
• Outstanding communication skills; ability to translate complex science into clear, credible narratives.
• Analytical strength for insight collection, synthesis, and actionable recommendations.
• Travel up to ~60% across assigned territory.
• #LI-Remote

Position Overview:

We are building a best‑in‑class Field Medical organization as a natural next step in the growth of our Medical Affairs organization at Beam therapeutics! This Director (or Associate Director) level MSL will own a defined US territory with primary responsibility in sickle cell disease (SCD) and shared accountability across the Beam pipeline, including Alpha‑1 antitrypsin deficiency (Alpha‑1) and glycogen storage disease 1a (GSD). You will architect territory strategy, onboard priority treatment centers, engage KOLs and HCPs, generate actionable insights, and drive pre‑commercial launch readiness in close collaboration with cross‑functional partners.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute territory strategy: map treatment centers, referral networks, transplant/infusion sites, cell-collection capabilities, payers, and advocacy groups; prioritize accounts and set measurable objectives.
• Support treatment center onboarding: coordinate scientific and operational readiness aligned with SOPs, compliance, and patient journey requirements; partner with internal teams for qualification and activation.
• Build trusted relationships with KOLs and HCPs: deliver fair-balanced, evidence-based education on rare diseases, cell and gene therapy science, and Beam’s platform; foster advocacy and awareness.
• Educate stakeholders on disease state, therapeutic landscape, and company platform to drive awareness and credibility in the rare disease and CGT space.
• Generate high-quality insights from field interactions: synthesize trends and communicate actionable recommendations to Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate on pre-launch planning: align with Medical Strategy, Publications, Medical Information, Value & Evidence, and Medical Operations to ensure scientific messaging, data dissemination, and field tools are ready for first commercial launch.
• Support clinical research activities: identify potential sites, assist with feasibility assessments, and promote best practices for enrollment and retention while maintaining medical/scientific independence.
• Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Market Access, and Clinical teams while preserving medical independence; coordinate account plans to ensure seamless patient access and avoid duplication.
• Represent the company at congresses and external scientific meetings: plan and execute presence, engage in meaningful scientific exchanges, and follow up to strengthen visibility and credibility.
• Provide education and resources to treatment centers on operational readiness for advanced therapies, including apheresis and cell-handling processes.
• Serve as a trusted resource for compliance and ethical standards: ensure all interactions and materials meet company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry codes.
• Maintain operational excellence: document activities and insights in CRM, monitor KPIs, and continuously improve processes, content, and tools.
• Prepare and deliver training for internal teams and external stakeholders on rare disease management and CGT fundamentals to support launch readiness.
• Act as a scientific ambassador for the company: articulate the value of the platform and pipeline to diverse audiences including clinicians, researchers, and advocacy groups.
• Monitor evolving evidence and competitive landscape in rare disease and CGT; share updates internally to inform strategy and decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent).
• ~10+ years industry experience in Medical Affairs with significant Field Medical tenure.
• Rare disease expertise required; hematology strongly preferred with emphasis on SCD.
• Small biotech experience preferred; demonstrated impact in resource‑constrained settings.
• Launch experience (pre‑approval to post‑launch), ideally in CGT or complex specialty (buy‑and‑bill) environments.
• Proven territory management and account planning capability across complex ecosystems (academic centers, community networks, payers, advocacy).
• Independent, proactive operator with strong ownership;
• Cross‑functional collaboration with Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial, Medical Operations, and Publications while maintaining medical/scientific integrity.
• Outstanding communication skills; ability to translate complex science into clear, credible narratives.
• Analytical strength for insight collection, synthesis, and actionable recommendations.
• Travel up to ~60% across assigned territory.
• #LI-Remote 

Position Overview:

We’re seeking a dynamic Head of Field Market Access to lead the field market access organization, calling on payers and Treatment Centers.  The Senior Director, Field Market Access is a field-based strategic people leader responsible for driving appropriate access and coverage for Beam’s portfolio across payers and Gene Therapy Treatment Centers. This is a high-impact commercial leadership role at the forefront of transforming access to gene therapy for patients with sickle cell disease.

The Senior Director will lead a team responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with state Medicaid payers, national, and regional payers to ensure coverage and reimbursement for Beam’s therapies, including risto-cel.  The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of people leadership of field market access teams, payer engagement and strategic account management. The position reports into the VP, Market Access and Public Policy.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• Lead team responsible for all market access and reimbursement stakeholder field engagement for assigned accounts (payer and Treatment Center).
• Serve as a subject matter expert on local payers (Medicaid and commercial), including payer needs, policy shifts, and contracting opportunities.
• Support team in delivering compelling value propositions and payer materials customized to each stakeholder’s needs.
• Help team build and execute account-specific business plans in alignment with Beam’s broader market access and brand strategies.
• Partner cross-functionally with other field leadership, including Medical Science Liaisons and Key Account Management teams, especially for Treatment Center engagement.
• Track and report market trends, competitive intelligence, policy changes, and access barriers across the commercial self-insured and Medicare landscapes.
• Collaborate on the development of performance KPIs and metrics to evaluate access success and account performance.

Qualifications And Skills:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 18+ years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with 10+ years in market access, including field and / or strategy roles.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Rare disease or oncology experience required; buy & bill experience required.
• Cell or Gene Therapy experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of:
  • Commercial payers (national and regional) and approach to medical policy decision-making.
  • Medicaid policy development 
  • CMS protocols and applications (NTAP, J-code, etc.)
• Demonstrated success in building and managing relationships with payers and financial decision-makers in Treatment Centers. 
• Proven record of existing relationships with payers and financial decision-makers.
• Strategic thinking with a collaborative mindset and ability to influence cross-functional teams, with unique persistence in driving patient access to complex medicines.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time/as needed.