Job Description

　　The Director, Global Oncology Market Access will be focused on developing and executing the market access & reimbursement strategies, as well as price forecasting at an asset level, for New Products in the Global Oncology Market Access portfolio, as well as coordination with tumor-focused colleagues across indications. In addition, this Director will also lead certain key oncology Life Cycle Management access initiatives across assets and pan-tumor. The role will require a strong understanding of the oncology market and shifting global payer environment, and experience in market access, pricing, health outcomes, and launch planning.

　　The candidate selected for this position will need to coordinate, communicate and collaborate effectively, leading cross-functional initiatives (in concert with commercial teams, but also including clinical, regulatory, evidence generation, and medical affairs teams) as well as collaborate with regional & local teams. Key deliverables will be to work with value implementation plans (V&I) by developing and executing the Global Plan for Access (GPA). Other deliverables will be price strategy and forecasts that align to the GPA, and to articulate this vision and these objectives clearly to internal stakeholders and senior leaders. The selected candidate is expected to operate with integrity and transparency, as well as respect and adherence for the laws and regulations that govern our industry and our company policies.

　　Key responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

　　Lead the development and implementation of the market access & reimbursement strategy (including GPA) across all indications within assigned assets and partnering closely to develop key activities with V&I that support the strategy. Work closely with commercial asset/disease colleagues, respective tumor-level access colleagues, and Value & Implementation (V&I) Team/Center for Observational and Real-world Evidence (CORE) leads.Coordinate input into V&I with tumor access leads , and work with lead(s) from CORE, to provide market access input into evidence plan generation. Engaging with CORE on budget impact modeling and clinical economic models, when needed. Provide input on market access & reimbursement needs for new clinical trials, including launch indication considerations, and indication expansions.Coordinate with commercial colleagues to lead critical access pillars throughout commercial plans and senior management reviews, plan budgets and track commercial launch/competitive landscapes & clinical development progress.Engage with regional & local market access teams (especially US colleagues) to understand individual country market access & reimbursement needs ensuring these are included in asset Access strategies and V&I plans. Develop view on minimum level of clinical data needed from interim or final analyses to inform Go To File decisions.Lead payer market research to inform global asset access strategy and value dossier development.Competitive reimbursement tracking to inform on the impact of competitor reimbursement positions and tactics, which impact access/pricing strategies.Work with pricing colleagues to provide strategy awareness and support materials, as price responsibilities transition near launch.

　　Education Minimum Requirement:

　　Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a Business or Science related discipline required.Master's degree (MBA/MS) or other post-graduate Degree preferred.

　　Required Experience and Skills:

　　7 years experience, in Market Access, marketing, market research, pricing/ reimbursement, outcomes research or managed markets.Knowledgeable about product development and commercialization processUnderstanding of US and ex-US global payer environments and perspectivesProven success working within large and complex strategic initiativesExperience successfully leading cross functional matrix teamsStrong financial and analytical skillsStrong project management and implementation/operational skillsStrong verbal and written communications skillsStrong commercial orientation and business acumenStrategic thinking and integration skills

　　Preferred Experience and Skills:

　　Breadth and depth of knowledge of oncology and market access & pricing

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　　Expected salary range:

　　$175,440.00 - $276,200.00

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　　Employee Status:

　　Regular

　　Relocation:

　　Domestic

　　VISA Sponsorship:

　　No

　　Travel Requirements:

　　25%

　　Flexible Work Arrangements:

　　Hybrid

　　Shift:

　　1st - Day

　　Valid Driving License:

　　No

　　Hazardous Material(s):

　　N/A

　　Requisition ID:R272496