Sean Hurley
About Sean Hurley
Sean Hurley is the Head of Strategic Payer Accounts at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, where he has worked since 2021. With over three decades of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, he has held various leadership roles in strategic payer accounts and specialty care management.
Current Role at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
Sean Hurley serves as the Head of Strategic Payer Accounts at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for developing and managing strategic relationships with payers to facilitate access to Amylyx's innovative treatments. His current focus includes building a new account team in preparation for the launch of a new treatment for ALS, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing patient access to critical therapies.
Previous Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Sean Hurley has over three decades of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. He previously worked at Sanofi Genzyme as Head of Specialty Account Management for MSOI & Rare Diseases from 2015 to 2021. Before that, he held various positions at notable companies, including EMD Serono as Director of Specialty Pharmacy Channel from 2010 to 2015, and Novo Nordisk as AVP of Managed Care & Government from 2001 to 2008. His extensive background includes roles at Abbott Laboratories, Roche Pharmaceuticals, and Ameritox, Ltd.
Education and Academic Background
Sean Hurley earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in US Government and Canadian Studies from St. Lawrence University, where he studied from 1980 to 1984. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation for understanding the regulatory and policy aspects of the healthcare industry, which he has applied throughout his career.
Expertise in Strategic Payer Accounts
Sean Hurley possesses extensive expertise in strategic payer accounts and specialty care management. His career has focused on building relationships with payers to ensure access to specialty medications. His experience encompasses various roles that required strategic planning and execution to navigate the complexities of managed care and reimbursement processes.