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.Hear directly from Michael about the role: Watch Short VideoWe 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 ResponsibilitiesBuild 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 ForRequired: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 RoleImpact: 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.