William Tassone
About William Tassone
William Tassone is the Associate Director of US Market Access - Payers & Health Systems at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in managing buy-and-bill processes, contract negotiations, and 340B program management.
Current Position at Bristol-Myers Squibb
William Tassone is the Associate Director of US Market Access - Payers & Health Systems at Bristol-Myers Squibb. In this role, he ensures appropriate access and placement of products on payer and Integrated Delivery Network (IDN) formularies, medical policies, and clinical treatment protocols. He is accountable for driving profitable access and business growth across the oncology, hematology, cardiovascular, and immunology business units.
Previous Roles at Johnson & Johnson
William Tassone previously held several roles at Johnson & Johnson, Janssen Pharmaceuticals. From 2008 to 2012, he was the Regional Account Manager in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Between 2006 and 2008, he served as the Business Solutions Director. From 2002 to 2006, he was the District Manager - Oncology for Central and Northeast Pennsylvania. These roles equipped him with extensive experience in managing buy-and-bill processes, contract negotiations, and 340B program management.
Educational Background
William Tassone earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from West Virginia University. His educational foundation laid the groundwork for his career in healthcare market access and strategic business management.
Expertise in Market Access and Strategy
William Tassone specializes in driving optimal formulary and medical policy access for high-cost therapies in various fields, including oncology, hematology, CAR-T, cardiovascular, and rare diseases. He leads cross-functional teams to develop and execute innovative strategies for product launches and market expansion. His role involves significant experience in launching both buy-and-bill and oral specialty products.
Collaboration and Partnership Building
Throughout his career, William Tassone has focused on building strategic, collaborative partnerships through C, D, and E-suite B2B engagement. He collaborates closely with Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) and field medical teams to establish the clinical and economic brand value of products. His efforts are centered on driving profitable access and solidifying the position of products within the healthcare market.