The National Account Director, Managed Markets is a field leadership role supporting market access strategy for the Sun family of branded businesses. The person in this role will lead all managed markets activities within assigned national and other relevant accounts which could include regional payors (commercial and Medicare), specialty pharmacies, PBMs, State Medicaid, Medical groups and other healthcare intermediaries. This role will support, influence and manage healthcare accounts managing and growing Suns $1B portfolio of Dermatology, Oncology, Immunology and Ophthalmology branded products. This role will provide market insights to brand teams and actively work collaboratively to develop market access strategies and support patient access programs.
Additionally the role will support the Sun generic businesses to provide insights and leadership as needed.
The National Account Director is responsible for executing strategies to enhance and maintain optimal access for the Sun portfolio of brands in the payer space. This role will lead contract negotiations, present value propositions and provide insights to achieve strategic goals across all accounts in the assigned market.
Responsibilities include:
Incorporate knowledge of dynamic and complex marketplace and business trends to deliver maximum access to the portfolio of Sun products.
Ensure all products are readily available and achieve targeted reimbursement and / or formulary position
Deep and relevant experience with contract management, formulary verification and portfolio management
Develop and execute innovative market access strategies as well as traditional strategies while assessing customer capabilities.
Arrange for Senior management customer interactions as needed
Develop and execute Strategic Account Plans in cooperation with relevant functions (MSLs, Medical Affairs, Marketing and Pricing)
Penetrate accounts to uncover business opportunities by developing solid professional relationships with key decision makers
Conduct quarterly business reviews with key account personnel
Establish strong relationships with Sales teams and provide on-going clear communication to ensure clarity of access positions and support pull-through efforts.
Operate consistently with Healthcare Compliance guidelines
3 years of account management experience orother Managed Markets experience is preferred. Experience working in channels such as large Payers, national and regional health plans, state and local governments, PBM's, SPP's and Physician Medical Groups. Prior experience with director and senior level health plan executives within the assigned geographical area preferred. Potential candidates must have a solid understanding of key public and private Payer policy infrastructure, payment methodologies, coverage, health policy trends and current business challenges.
This position requires up to 50% travel domestically and candidate should reside in their assigned territory
We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.