Senior Director Market Access Strategy & Execution
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US
Company:
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company focused on innovative research and therapies in various health areas.
Summary:
The applicant will lead the development and execution of Market Access strategies for SMPA’s products. Applicants need a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in pharmaceutical and Market Access roles.
Requirements:
Hard Skills: Strong analytical skills, Strong communication skills, Strong project management skills
Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in business, or related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 15 in pharmaceutical / Healthcare experience, Minimum of 10 years of experience in Market Access
Job Description:
We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Senior Director, MA Strategy & Execution to lead the development of SMPA’s Access Strategy & execution of our in-market & pipeline products.
Market Access Strategy:
- Business Planning: Develop and refine payor & organized customer access strategies annually. Lead business plans to ensure successful product launches and ongoing market presence.
- Channel Strategy: Develop and implement payor channel strategies to drive optimal payor access & gross to net, while improving distribution & market share.
- Pipeline Project Management and Readiness: MA lead on pipeline products to ensure Payor Access & Pricing Strategies are aligned & integrated into overall brand objectives.
- Engage 2nd line MA leaders regularly to create alignment and efficiencies.
- Collaborate with Market Access and Sales Team Leadership to integrate payor marketing strategies into broader plans.
- Analyze and monitor payor policies, reimbursement trends and market access barriers.
- Provide strategic input into pricing and contracting strategies in alignment with market access goals.
- Budget Management: set meeting planning budgets and priorities.
Market Access Marketing:
- Facilitate monthly MA Account Team meetings: Ensure SMPA management team is trained & sees value in tools & resources.
- Market Access Meetings Lead: Develop the Market Access tracks for National & POA Sales & Market Access Meetings.
- Agency Management: Lead relationships with external agencies to support marketing.
- Patient Support: Support patient services team development of strategies.
Cross Functional Leadership:
- Lead MA Conference Strategy: Develop annual strategy & budget across all of Market Access.
- Lead Brand Relationships: Engage brands regularly for strategic alignment.
- Collaborate with finance on Quarterly forecast analysis.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of 15 years in pharmaceutical/Healthcare experience.
- Minimum of 10 years in Market Access, with proven leadership in strategic operations.
- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of the US healthcare system.
The base salary range for this role is $233,440 to $291,800. Total compensation will depend on candidate experience, skills, education, and other factors permitted by law.