Director, National Managed Markets & Payer Strategy

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 186,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a senior Medical Affairs leader to deliver evidence-based health economic information and drive strategic payer initiatives at the national level.

You will align with Market Access leadership, educate payer ecosystems, and support patient outcomes through unbranded resources and remote engagement platforms. The role requires advanced clinical and pharmacoeconomic expertise, strong cross-functional collaboration, and willingness to travel nationwide

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required: Doctoral degree (PharmD., M.D. or PhD) strongly preferred in Pharmacy, Medicine, Biological Sciences, Health Services Research or Public Health.
• 7+ years of Managed care or similar experience within the pharmaceutical industry. 1-2+ years of MML or equivalent experience required.
• Understanding and knowledge of current US healthcare system at a national level including landscape changes, payers, PBMs, vertical integration of healthcare.
• Knowledge of clinical and pharmacoeconomic concepts including modeling, real-world evidence, health outcomes and clinical trial designs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based healthcare economic and clinical information demonstrating value for national accounts and affiliated partners.
• Lead development and execution of medical strategy for national accounts in alignment with Market Access leadership.
• Communicate national payer coverage changes to ecosystems and develop strategies for downstream accounts.
• Collaborate with national payer stakeholders to provide education and improve patient outcomes using unbranded resources.

Skills

Healthcare economics

Medical strategy

National accounts leadership

Payer landscape understanding

Communication with stakeholders

Travel readiness

Mentorship / leadership

Education

Doctoral degree (PharmD, MD or PhD) preferred

7+ years Managed care/pharma experience

US healthcare system knowledge

Job description

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a senior Medical Affairs leader to deliver evidence-based health economic information and drive strategic payer initiatives at the national level.

You will align with Market Access leadership, educate payer ecosystems, and support patient outcomes through unbranded resources and remote engagement platforms. The role requires advanced clinical and pharmacoeconomic expertise, strong cross-functional collaboration, and willingness to travel nationwide