Director, US Payer Strategy

Director, US Payer Strategy

Abb Vie Director, US Payer Strategy lead is responsible for securing patient access to the portfolio of indications for all payer and distribution channels including Commercial health plans, Medicare, Medicaid, VA/DoD, Employer, Health System, and Specialty Pharmacy.

Report to Senior Executive Leadership, manage strategic direction of product positioning, pricing strategy, financial plan, resource investment and align internal and external stakeholders.

Thoroughly comprehend the US market access environment, analyze market trends, government regulations, identify payer channel impacts and define recommendations to maximize market access.

• Vision and Strategy
  • Provide overarching leadership and direction for Payer strategy, inclusive of Pricing, Access Value Proposition, financial Plan/LBE/LRP and resource investment for toxins.
  • Encompass a One Abb Vie mindset and perspective in all strategies.
• Leadership
  • Set tone and priorities for scale and scope of accountability.
  • Influence and persuade across multiple external and internal stakeholders.
  • Lead and develop direct, indirect, and cross‑business teams.
  • Infuse Abb Vie Ways of Working and Talent Philosophy in day‑to‑day leadership and management.
  • Coach effectively and efficiently to create high‑performing teams.
• Action and Accountability
  • Lead Market Access portion of the yearly financial planning process, LBEs and LRPs.
  • Ensure impacts to other channels such as government pricing are incorporated.
  • Act as SME for 340B, accumulator and maximizer programs, IRA implementation.
• Strategic Impact
  • Utilize research and insights to scenario plan, segment stakeholders, innovate, optimize investment, and formulate channel access and pricing strategies.
  • Formulate and adjust channel business plans to achieve business objectives and market results.
  • Lead the understanding of USMA Channel fundamentals to catalyze innovative access solutions.
  • Establish external and internal bridges to incorporate current and future product positioning and pricing.
  • Participate with stakeholders to inform product access.
• Collaboration
  • Effectively lead the transference of Channel knowledge throughout the organization.
  • Act as the therapeutic SME to consult with Business Development.
  • Create customer connections in collaboration with Account Management Teams.

• Bachelors Degree required. Advanced Degree/Masters in related healthcare field desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of Pharmaceutical Market Access, Healthcare or Policy experience.
• Cross‑functional experience including field sales, finance, regulatory, research & development, HEOR, Business Development and other relevant functions.
• Demonstrate high proficiency of the Marketing skills framework.
• Optimistic, inquisitive, and able to drive results independently.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of the US access, reimbursement, and pricing landscape for pharmaceutical products.
• Experience with pharmaceutical marketing principles and practices, including strategic planning.

Additional Information

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short‑term incentive programs.

Abb Vie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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