Job Description

　　Our Market Access team monitors population demographics and develop solutions to ensure patients have access to our medicines. We work to ensure patient access through appropriately setting a contract strategy which helps support this objective. The Director Market Access - Contract Strategy will work closely with our payer marketing teams, IAM, Federal pricing, Commercial legal, Customer managers, and brand teams to define our contract strategy and execution for US Oncology Products. This role will report to the Executive Director, Oncology Market Access In-Line Products but will support all US Oncology Products both In-Line and New Products.

　　This specific opening is for a Director US Oncology Payer Marketing - Contracting and will be accountable for supporting our Oncology products, Welireg and new products contract strategy and execution. The selected individual will work with our Oncology products and Welireg Market Access Directors to set and execute our contract strategy. This role will include an Associate Director reporting into it and will be responsible for tactical execution and development of strategy, as well as critical internal functions (Organized Customer Access and Reimbursement, Marketing, Integrated Account Management Teams, Customer Managers, National Account Directors, Medical Affairs, etc.).

　　This role will focus on collaborating with brand marketing teams, agency partners and focus on customer segments (e.g., health plans, Medicare, Medicaid, federal, pharmacy, hospital, Group Purchasing Organizations, etc.).

　　Primary Assignments:

　　Work closely with our Company's internal functions (payer marketing, IAM, commercial legal, federal pricing, brand marketing, etc.) to develop customer specific strategies and execute as appropriate to achieve access for patients and achieve business growth.Develop comprehensive payer/market access strategies in alignment with the brand strategy and execute across relevant Company teams.Input into development and then execute on US Oncology contract strategyWork cross-functionally within our Company, including Organized Customer Access and Reimbursement, Market Research, policy team, Global Market Access, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, compliance, legal, pricing and others to understand, communicate and execute Contract Strategy with customers.

　　Education:

　　Required: BA/BSPreferred: MBA

　　Knowledge and Skills:

　　Minimum of 8 years combined experience in Pharmaceutical Marketing, Marketing Customer Management, Managed Care or ContractingMinimum (5) years of experience leading contract strategy and/or executionDemonstrated strategic thinking, problem solving, analytical critical thinking and planning skills.Proactive nature and ability to manage change, anticipate risks, and design controls or mitigation.Excellent leadership and communication skills (written & verbal).Proficient at leading across diverse department and roles and effectively engaging senior management.Strong judgment, prioritization, and decision - making skills, with understanding of broader context of corporate strategies.Comfort and confidence in working with diverse teams and backgrounds; routinely demonstrates inclusive behaviors; actively seeks out diverse perspectives and experiences.

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　　Employee Status:

　　Regular

　　Relocation:

　　Domestic

　　VISA Sponsorship:

　　No

　　Travel Requirements:

　　25%

　　Flexible Work Arrangements:

　　Hybrid, Remote Work

　　Shift:

　　Not Indicated

　　Valid Driving License:

　　No

　　Hazardous Material(s):

　　N/A

　　Requisition ID:R272752