US Director, Payor & Access Strategy Lead, Medical Affairs, Health Systems

Job DescriptionRole SummaryThe US Director, Payor & Access Strategy Lead, Medical Affairs (PASL) is responsible for US Field Medical (FM) strategy, training, and prioritization of the Value & Implementation (V&I) plan for USMA Health Systems (HS). The PASL for health systems is an impactful member of US Medical Affairs (USMA) cross-functional teams, US Medical Affairs Teams (USMAT), and Value Teams (VT).The US PASL drives US HS strategic excellence and optimizes HS and USMA readiness in support of payor access, pharmacoeconomic and scientific exchange aligned to Global V&I plan priorities. This is a regionally based position (US) in our company’s Research and Development (R&D) division.Responsibilities and Primary ActivitiesResponsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, control, and execution of USMA and HS payor and access strategy while remaining aligned to global medical and commercial strategy, commitments, and goals. Leads the US HS integrated Field Medical (FM) plan process in collaboration with US HS Executive Director (US HS ED), US HS Senior PASL, US HS Team Leads, and other members of the global and regional cross-functional teams.Possesses relevant medical affairs experience to guide and direct payor and access strategy in alignment with organizational priorities and unmet needsCollects, analyzes, and communicates scientific insights from US HS Medical Affairs Director (MAD) field engagements to inform company strategies across our research division/Value & Implementation, which includes Global Medical & Scientific Affairs (GMSA) and Outcomes Research (OR), and Commercial.Serves as US Health Systems interface between GMSA, Commercial, and other relevant headquarters (HQ) functions and the US HSTeamIdentifies and prioritizes US HS field resources, training needs, and activities across the portfolio to optimize HS MAD Field Team readinessCollaborates with key stakeholders to define/implement strategic congress priorities for US HS and coordinates planning of HS MAD activities at key scientific congressesContinuously scans the healthcare environment and quality landscape to analyze emerging trends in the therapeutic and competitive landscape, in addition to market access to optimize US Field HS Team capabilitiesRepresents USMA HS, in partnership with GMSA, in Expert Input Forums or Advisory Boards, as neededRequired Qualifications, Skills, & ExperienceMinimumAdvanced healthcare/science degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD)5+ years of prior pharmaceutical industry experience, (preferably Field Medical experience or equivalent biotech/pharmaceutical/Medical Affairs strategy experience), OR 5+ years of experience working in quality/managed care, with demonstrated scientific acumen OR equivalentDemonstrated ability to create and implement a strategic planExcellent interpersonal, communication, networking, and results-oriented project management skillsThorough knowledge of clinical medicine, US healthcare delivery system structure and function, pharmaco-economics, population health management, quality management, value-based payment, and healthcare delivery policy and trendsDemonstrated ability to effectively work in a complex, matrixed environment (promoting inclusion, maintaining trust, and respecting others)Ability to network and partner with important internal and external stakeholders, including cross functional teams, scientific leaders, and key decision makersKnowledge of national and society treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and its external stakeholder environmentPreferredPrior experience leading complex projects with demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and function in a fast-paced environmentFormal training in pharmaco-economics/outcomes research#eligibleforERPRequired Skills: Clinical Research, External Collaboration, Managed Care, Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Pharmacoeconomics, Research and Development, Scientific Communications, Strategic ThinkingPreferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA Supplement​We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsThe salary range for this role is$190,800.00 - $300,300.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors includ