Description

Profoundly Improve People’s lives by Revolutionizing the Delivery of RNA Therapeutics

At Avidity Biosciences, we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving people’s lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics. Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies. If you are a committed, solution-oriented thinker, join us in making a difference and become part of our growing culture that is integrated, collaborative, agile and focused on the needs of patients. 

Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs™). Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is broadening the reach of AOCs with its advancing and expanding pipeline, including programs in cardiology and immunology through internal discovery efforts and key partnerships. Avidity is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information about our AOC platform, clinical development pipeline, and people, please visit www.aviditybiosciences.com and engage with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Associate Director, IT Commercial Business Partner to support our Commercial teams as we advance our transformation into a leading commercial organization in RNA therapeutics. This role will serve as the primary liaison between IT and Commercial, with a strong focus on Market Access. The successful candidate will ensure that technology solutions are effectively aligned with business objectives, driving operational excellence and enabling data-driven decision-making. This position will play a pivotal role in optimizing patient access initiatives and enhancing payer and provider engagement through innovative digital capabilities.

Key responsibilities include collaborating cross-functionally to implement technology-driven solutions that streamline patient support, improve therapy access, and enhance digital engagement across the patient journey. This position requires a deep understanding of Commercial and Market Access dynamics and the ability to translate business needs into scalable and effective technology solutions.

What You Will Contribute

• Act as the IT lead and trusted advisor for the Commercial organization, understanding business challenges and identifying opportunities to leverage technology, AI and automation.   
• Lead IT efforts to support the in-house Patient Services hub operations, ensuring the development and deployment of fit-for-purpose solutions to manage patient enrollment, benefits verification, prior authorizations, copay assistance, and case management. 
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to implement omnichannel communication tools and automation that improve engagement, reduce friction, and accelerate time to therapy.
• Drive the adoption of advanced analytics, automation, and digital tools to enhance Market Access capabilities, including formulary tracking, contract management, and copay program analytics.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of Market Access data with enterprise systems, optimizing data flows and reporting capabilities.   
• Partner with technology vendors to evaluate and implement solutions that support Market Access goals, ensuring scalability and long-term value.   
• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and process efficiency within Market Access.  

What We Seek

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, with a strong understanding of how digital strategies can transform business operations.
• 8+ years experience in in IT Business Partnering, IT Strategy, or IT Program Management, with a strong focus on Patient Services, HUB operations, or Market Access in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Proven track record of leading IT initiatives that enhance patient and HCP engagement through digital tools, automation, and data-driven insights.
• Experience with data analytics, CRM (e.g., Salesforce), business intelligence tools, and integrations between commercial and Market Access platforms.
• Proven track record as a relationship manager/consultant within a global organization providing strategic planning, business process management, technical direction, customer engagement, and communication plans. This includes leading business process re-engineering initiatives and leading the selection, deployment, and adoption of new technologies. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, work cross-functionally, and drive results in a fast-paced environment. 
• Demonstrated success driving organizational change management in the adoption of new capabilities business processes  
• Excellent communication (oral and written), teamwork, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. 

What We Will Provide To You

• The base salary range for this role is $185,250 to $204,750. The final compensation will be commensurate with such factors as relevant experience, skillset, internal equity and market factors.
• Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits, which include the opportunity for annual and spot bonuses, stock options, and RSUs, as well as a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, and LTD, and four weeks of time off.
• A commitment to learning and development which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program.