Director, Global Value Access & Strategy, Povetacicept

Our client operates at the forefront of scientific innovation and has successfully developed and commercialized multiple breakthrough medicines for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and a gene therapy for sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia. Our client has more than a dozen ongoing research programs focused on the underlying mechanisms of other serious diseases including programs in Pain, APOL-1 mediated kidney disease (AMKD), and cell therapies for Type 1 diabetes, among others.

• Ensure launch readiness for new indication(s):
  • Partner cross-functionally and cross-Regionally to ensure robust, differentiated value proposition and integrated evidence plans to support global market access and value
  • Develop of the global pricing and market access strategy, payment models and negotiation approach quality.
  • Lead development of global strategic payer plan and evidence prioritization in the evidence generation plan.
  • Drive delivery of unbranded, branded payer value communications and supportive training.

• Life-cycle management:
  • Partner cross functionally to shape LCM strategy, including indication sequencing.
  • Identify, prioritize and champion evidence required for access enabling trials and value optimization; determine minimum reimbursable profiles.
  • Accountable for ensuring the market access and payer perspective is reflected in cross-functional strategies (e.g. commercial, product development, regulatory affairs).
  • Collaborate closely with HEOR, regional market access, global commercial strategy, clinical development, medical affairs and corporate affairs counterparts to ensure value & access optimization.
  • Maintain industry awareness and proactively address changes in market trends, competition, product acceptance and new product releases and adjust market access plans accordingly.

• BA/BS in field of study requiring quantitative analysis; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of direct biotechnology / pharmaceutical industry experience and/or payer experience.
• Deep working knowledge of both US and ex-US healthcare systems required, experience in comparable global and/or specialty disease area role considered a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and make sound pricing and market access recommendations.
• Entrepreneurial, energetic, dynamic, enthusiastic, decisive, and self-motivated; possesses a sense of urgency with the ability and strong desire to "make things happen".
• Strong practical, quantitative and analytical skills combined with a sound understanding of how to successfully apply pricing & reimbursement / HEOR principles.
• General experience in commercialization and drug development.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively operate within highly cross-functional teams within a matrix environment.
• Exhibits outstanding written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively write and deliver presentations to professionals at all levels within company.
• Demonstrated relationship building at all levels of the organization and across geographies.
• Recognized as a team player with excellent interpersonal skills who is flexible and reliable.
• Displays sound ethics and a fit for Vertex’s core values.

Location:

Boston, MA (3 days onsite, 2 days remote weekly)