The role will be responsible for Payer Marketing across various therapeutic areas, including Immunology, aligned with business priorities. This position will report to the Director, US Pharma Payer Marketing, New Products/BD.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Work closely with Global Marketing, Global Market Access, US New Products, and Business Development to provide a point of view on payer access for pipeline products and business development targets
• Leverage market and customer insights to shape market access strategies
• Develop payer customer segment strategy to inform forecast and choices regarding future products; support US Finance in the development of forecasts
• Develop payer value propositions, pricing and contracting strategies
• Active participation in the development of value evidence strategies; strong coordination with Outcomes Research / V&I (Value & Implementation Team)

Location: Upper Gwynedd PA, (preferred) or Rahway, NJ with Hybrid work model (3 days per week onsite); Remote will be considered with expectations of travel (up to 25%)

Education:

• Required: BA/BS Degree
• Preferred: Pharm D, MPH or other advanced degree

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years combined market access, marketing/sales leadership, account management, or consulting in the healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated understanding of the mechanics and economics of the healthcare Ecosystem, including influences across various payer segments.
• Demonstrated understanding of US healthcare trends and policy issues and their potential impact upon our company's business opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute brand and customer marketing strategies to include innovative approaches and digital engagement.
• Strong knowledge of marketing principles and activating market research insights.
• Ability to translate market trends and customer needs into customer resources or tactics.
• Ability to learn quickly and to assess a variety of scenarios, strategically and operationally.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem solving, analytical critical thinking.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Demonstrated success in establishing, developing and maintaining business relationships.
• Strong collaboration, project management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize activities and manage multiple tasks within deadlines.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience developing market access and pricing / contracting strategies for pipeline products
• Previous experience in Immunology
• Product launch or launch planning
• Consulting/Stakeholder Management experience in cross-functional capacity

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Expected US salary range:
$135,500.00 - $213,400.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.

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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

Job Posting End Date:
12/2/2024
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Requisition ID:R299442