Director, US Market Access Strategy and Innovation (Remote)

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
183K-274K Annually
Senior level
Internet of Things • Pharmaceutical
The Role
The Director of US Market Access Strategy and Innovation will drive the optimization of Otsuka's understanding of the access landscape, develop market access strategies for pipeline products, and manage strategic planning and budget activities to enhance patient access to therapies. This role requires extensive pharmaceutical experience and leadership in market access and strategy development.
Summary Generated by Built In

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: “Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide.” Otsuka researches, develops, manufactures and markets innovative products, with a focus on pharmaceutical products to meet unmet medical needs and nutraceutical products for the maintenance of everyday health.

As a Director, US Market Access Strategy and Innovation you will be a champion of Otsuka’s culture and values, and will be responsible for driving the optimization of Otsuka’s understanding and navigation of the complex access landscape and dynamics. Through a wide range of pipeline and portfolio responsibilities, this individual is positioned to impact patient access to Otsuka therapies in both the short and long term.

This position will be responsible for ensuring US Market Access expertise is accounted for in select pipeline planning efforts as well as development of initial Market Access strategies in anticipation of commercial launches.  In line with the long-term landscape point of view, this position will also be responsible for deeper channel expertise to support effective strategic planning and preparation across the Team. This position reports to Senior Director, US Market Access Strategy and Innovation

This position is remote. Travel is expected up to once a month based on business needs.

Job Description:

  • Provide critical input from a pricing, reimbursement, access, coverage and policy perspective to help inform key strategic decisions in pipeline planning to ensure optimal performance potential

  • Develop initial US Market Access strategies for pipeline products and refine them through research, analytics and insights to successfully transition future assets to in-line Teams for launch and future lifecycle stages

  • Support the development and management of a clear US Market Access future landscape point of view for Otsuka that guides strategic planning across the portfolio and establishes a deeper understanding of the customers and stakeholders we support who provide access to our therapies

  • Develop and maintain deep expertise on key Payer channels through application of current knowledge and keeping a pulse on emerging issues and policy dynamics – offering a proactive view to aid enhanced business planning with the Access team and across the organization

  • Generate a portfolio value platform to align strategic planning from in-line to pipeline that can evolve as evidence and access insights evolve for the organization

  • Lead budget and vendor management activities to ensure timely and fiscally responsible project execution.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree required

  • 10+ years of bio/pharmaceutical experience required with a key understanding of current US pharmaceutical value chain across a variety of therapeutic areas and unique needs.

  • 5+ years of US Market Access experience

  • 5+ years of experience in strategic roles such as Marketing, Finance, or other similar commercial functions

  • Experience with pipeline planning from a market access and/or financial planning perspective and the ability to demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for organizational implications of the comprehensive asset strategy

  • Experience with life cycle planning – including loss-of-exclusivity events, competitive dynamic changes, importance and utilization of evidence generation plans and impact of policy changes

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Deep understanding of the US Market Access landscape and experience in developing strategies for brands or portfolios that account for the changing environment while also impacting the external space to ensure patient access to critical therapies

  • Demonstrated skills in business planning and strong problem-solving skills

  • Strong industry financial acumen required to understand critical decisions on performance potential of market access strategies and approaches

  • Demonstrated ability to analyze reports, publications and data to derive key insights to influence strategic thinking and cross-functional education

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to align with others towards optimal goals, deliverables and outcomes

  • Strong leadership and teamwork skills with demonstrated ability to work cross functionally to gain alignment and improve business performance

  • Candidates must be flexible, possess a positive mindset, work with a high sense of urgency, and excel at collaboration with peers

  • Ability to travel as required for conferences, customer engagements and internal meetings

Our Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

  • Company provided Basic Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • 401(k) match

  • PTO allotment each calendar year, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits

Competencies
Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Minimum $183,335.00 - Maximum $274,160.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting salary for candidates hired to perform the work. Other elements may be used to determine actual salary such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Company benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka.

Disclaimer: 

 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 

 

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employerAll qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.   

 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disabilityYou can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request. 

Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams

At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives.  They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf.

Please understand, Otsuka will never ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment.

Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters.

To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website https://vhr-otsuka.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External.

Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka’s call center at: 800-363-5670. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: https://www.ic3.gov,  or your local authorities.

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. (“Otsuka”) does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.  All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka’s application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka’s sole property.  No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

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3,516 Employees
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What We Do

There are two Otsuka pharmaceutical industry companies in the U.S.:

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI) successfully commercializes Otsuka-discovered and in-licensed products in North America.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) clinically develops and registers innovative healthcare products on a global basis.

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