VP, Market Access

Location: Warren Township

Job Summary:

The VP, Market Access will lead the pricing and market access strategy and execution of launch plans to support Aquestive’s current products and late-stage pipeline. Reporting to the CCO, you will play a pivotal role in the establishment and execution of all pricing and market access functional activities including Patient Services, Pricing & Contracting, Trade & Distribution. In this leadership role, you will lead the evolution of the value proposition to U.S. payer and channel customers.

The primary work location for this position is Warren, NJ. Candidates who live within a reasonable commuting distance are expected to work onsite as required. For candidates residing outside the commuting area, a remote work arrangement may be considered based on business requirements. Responsibilities:
Design a fit-for-purpose pricing and market access strategy to enable broad and timely access to our medicines Design an effective channel and distribution strategy for current and late-stage pipeline products Manage Outsourced Government Pricing and Claims/Rebate Management Teams Innovate and create value-driven contracting strategies where appropriate Align Market Access strategic and tactical plans to integrate with and achieve overall commercial strategic objectives and revenue forecasts Design a tailored patient support program to enable broad and timely patient access Design innovative payer marketing strategies to communicate the value of our medications.

Develop pre- and post- approval engagement strategies Developing and executing against the access strategies for Aquestive’s portfolio of medicines in the United States, for both in-line and pipeline products Leading the development and alignment process for the U.S. Market Access operating plan Creating an environment of constant growth for the access strategy team that maximizes engagement and effectiveness Leading a team to define the strategies to achieve access goals, including how to message, position, and leverage Medical, Advocacy & evidence assessments, advocacy groups, and a product's clinical value proposition to compete and secure access for patients.

Identifying evidence generation needs based on market access events and coordinating with Medical teams to inform the development of value propositions Leading a team responsible for developing access advocacy strategies across Aquestive and engaging with Patient Advocacy lead to execute on the strategies Keeping a pulse on upcoming legislative actions that impact patient access to Aquestive’s portfolio and determine which will necessitate shaping a cross-functional team to shape a response strategy Leading a cross-functional team to model and understand the impact of new and upcoming legislative actions and help define Aquestive’s response strategy Ensuring effective Account Management and Field Reimbursement training across the portfolio on access marketing materials Requirements 15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a minimum of 10 years in pricing and market access roles, including leading channel and distribution strategies, government account and payer account teams.

Experience working with working in epilepsy and allergy/immunology space. Strong, long-term relationships with payers, PBMs and policy/government affairs communities. Knowledge of the business models, influence/impact, and decision drivers of U.S. commercial and government payers as well as channel customers (i.e., specialty pharmacy and distribution, alternative distribution models, etc.) Understanding of reimbursement methodologies utilized by commercial and government payers under the medical and pharmacy benefits Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex…