[Remote] Director, Market Access Marketing
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc. is part of the Asahi Kasei Group, dedicated to creating for tomorrow across various sectors. Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary, is seeking a Director of Market Access Marketing to lead strategies and resources for market access, ensuring optimal product positioning and patient access across key markets.ResponsibilitiesLeading department/team focused on broad Market Access strategy and Marketing supportLead the development of payer-focused marketing materials, tools, and campaigns that effectively articulate product valueLead the development of market access strategies to support inline brands and future new product launches. This includes PBM/Payer as well as Provider and Center focused messaging. This includes access resources and overall strategy to ensure products availability and reimbursementDefine access priorities, and tactical plans that address payer, provider, and patient access barriersMonitor evolving access trends across payers, providers, and patient support services to inform strategyCollaborate with HEOR and medical affairs to ensure real-world evidence and clinical data are translated effectively for payer audiencesPartner with field market access leadership to design resources and messaging that enable the field access team to educate HCP offices on access, reimbursement, and affordability pathwaysDevelop training and communication tools for field access teams to ensure effective and consistent communication with external stakeholdersLead the development of hub, SP and other channel services related materials and ensure that all materials are clear, compliant, and patient-friendlyCollect and analyze insights from internal and external access stakeholders to continuously refine access resources and strategyTrack performance of access initiatives to ensure they meet the needsManage the MRC process to ensure all appropriate resources are reviewed and approved by MRC for distribution and utilization in the fieldLead engagement with payer advisory boards to gather insights and shape access strategiesMonitor and analyze payer coverage, utilization management trends, and formulary restrictions impacting brand performancePartner with brand marketing, patient services, HEOR, legal, compliance, medical and field market access teams, to ensure alignment and execution of access initiativesProvide market access perspective in annual brand planning, commercial strategy discussions and forecasting to ensure that access strategy is fully integrated into brand plansSkillsBachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, MPH, or similar) preferred10+ years progressive relevant experience acquired at pharmaceutical/biotech companies or relevant consultancy companies in a multi-national context with at least 5 years in market access, payer marketing, or related strategic roles. Recent experience leading a team in a similar functionGood understanding of the US payer and market access dynamics, preferably both Pharmacy and Medical Covered productsGood knowledge and / or experience with market research tools, methodologies, and analyticsMust have strong leadership skills, strategic mindset, and the ability to manage by influence, excellent oral and written skillsThe ability to work well in a matrix team environment and independently across multiple projectsAbility to thrive is a fast-paced environment and managing across multiple projectsAbility to work in a rapidly growing startup environmentStrong customer-orientation; an ability to see issues from the point of view of othersAn “execution mindset” focused on getting things done quickly and simplyBenefitsHealth and insurance benefitsTraining, and development opportunitiesPerformance-based bonus eligibilityCompany OverviewAs a global partner to the biopharmaceutical industry, Asahi Kasei Bioprocess helps biologics manufacturers safely and efficiently produce medicines that patients can trust, by dependably supplying innovative yet exceptionally reliable bioprocess consumables, equipment and scientific support services. It was founded in 1989, and is headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.ak-bio.com.