Associate Director US Oncology Payer/Market Access

MSD; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is seeking an Associate Director for US Oncology Payer Market Access to lead payer strategies for current indications and future launches. You will work with cross-functional teams, alliance partners, and external agencies to develop access strategies and value propositions for payers and providers.

The role requires strong leadership, market access expertise, and knowledge of healthcare policy. Location options include Upper Gwynedd, PA (Hybrid) or Remote, with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Minimum of (5) years combined experience in Pharmaceutical Marketing, Marketing Customer Management, Managed Care or Sales.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem solving, analytical critical thinking and planning skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills (written & verbal).
• Ability to manage change, anticipate risks, and design controls or mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer specific payer/market access strategies and execute across partnerships and oncology medicines.
• Input into development and execution of payer value propositions and branded promotions.
• Coordinate with internal teams and alliance partners to support access for patients and business growth.
• Provide input from US perspective into Global Access Teams and Health Economics and Outcomes Research.
• Understand impact of costs on patient out-of-pocket and access considerations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Market access

Market research

Oncology marketing

Payer marketing

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (MBA)

Job description

Job Description

The Associate Director, US Oncology Payer Market Access will work closely with cross functional teams, alliance partners, agency partners, internal brand colleagues, promotions, internal communications, pricing, policy, legal, health economics outcomes research, and Organized Customer Access and Reimbursement teams to inform the strategies to support the alliances and our product, including current indications and future launches. This role will report to the Director, Oncology Market Access - Orals & Alliances The Associate Director, US Oncology Payer/Market Access will be responsible for supporting Brand products tactical execution and development of strategy in support of oncology medicines, including collaborations with outside pharmaceutical partners in oncology and critical internal functions (Organized Customer Access and Reimbursement, Marketing, Integrated Account Management Teams, Center for Observational and Real-world Evidence (CORE), Medical Affairs, etc.). This role will support one of our alliance products and one new product. This role will focus on collaborating with brand teams, internal and partner alliance market access and related functions, agency partners and focus on customer segments (e.g. health plans, Medicare, Medicaid, federal, pharmacy, hospital, GPO, etc.). It will also manage early access planning for our product, contributing to projects on list pricing, lifecycle gross to net, discount/contracting assumptions, IRA legislation impacts, site of care considerations, and value messaging for payers and providers.

Primary Responsibilities

Work closely with alliance partners, our Company's internal functions (promotions, communications, medical affairs, brand marketing, etc.) and external agency partners to develop customer specific strategies and execute as appropriate to achieve access for patients and achieve business growth. Collaborate with internal teams and alliance partners to support development of comprehensive payer/ market access strategies and execute across the partnership and for oncology medicines. This is related to current and future indications and must be aligned to the brand marketing objectives. Input into development and execution of payer value propositions, channel specific strategies and branded promotional initiatives. Act as main point responsible and accountable for resource support, on-going planning around messaging, and communications for field facing teams at our Company (e.g. Oncology Sales Teams, Key Accounts, etc.) Provide input from US perspective into Global Access Teams, new product planning teams, Health Economics and Outcomes Research and business development opportunities as they emerge. Work cross-functionally within our Company, including Organized Customer Access and Reimbursement, Market Research, policy team, Global Market Access, Health Economics and Outcomes Research , compliance, legal, pricing and others to understand build a value proposition for collaboration oncology medicines that allow for access and reimbursement that is consistent with label. Support alliance and new product forecasting discussions as necessary Understand impact of costs on patient including OOP associated with mono and combo therapies, within both pharmacy and medical benefits.

Education Minimum Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) Preferred: Master's degree (MBA)

Required Experience and Skills

Minimum of (5) years combined experience in Pharmaceutical Marketing, Marketing Customer Management, Managed Care or Sales Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem solving, analytical critical thinking and planning skills. Proactive nature and ability to manage change, anticipate risks, and design controls or mitigation Excellent leadership and communication skills (written & verbal). Proficient at leading across department and roles and effectively engaging senior management. Strong judgment, prioritization, and decision - making skills, with understanding of broader context of corporate strategies Comfort and confidence in working with teams and backgrounds; routinely demonstrates inclusive behaviors; actively seeks out perspectives and experiences Demonstrated understanding of healthcare trends and policy issues around both pharmacy and medical benefits and their potential impact upon the company's business opportunities.

Preferred Experience and Skills

Associate Director level of Marketing or Managed Care/Payer Marketing experience Experience in Oncology/Oncology Payer/ Market access for oral oncology medicines Experience working in alliances and collaborations with external partners Digital promotion experience

Position location

Upper Gwynedd, PA (Hybrid work model) OR Remote

Required Skills

Analytical Thinking, Market Access, Market Research, Oncology Marketing, Payer Marketing, Pharmaceuticals Marketing, Product Marketing, Strategic Alliances, Strategic Thinking