Global V&A Director, Neuroscience

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contributions

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks a Global Value & Access Director for Neuroscience to design and lead global access, reimbursement, and pricing plans, and to demonstrate product value to health authorities and payers.

You will partner with global pricing, HEOR, and cross-functional teams to optimize market access, monitor trends, develop payer dossiers and pricing strategies, and travel internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in Marketing Access and Pricing.
• Experience working on HTA submissions and knowledge of the global HTA landscape.
• Proven experience managing multiple project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• International experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to travel, including internationally, when needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the execution of access, reimbursement, and pricing plans.
• Monitor market landscape for emerging trends, opportunities and threats and translate to insights for the products.
• Identify payer types & local needs to optimize market access outcomes over time.
• Partner with global pricing team to develop innovative pricing strategies addressing local challenges.
• Lead development and rollout of tools (payer dossiers, cost calculators, etc.).
• Act as lead Value & Access representative on cross-functional teams to support market access throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with HEOR to identify data gaps and recommendations.
• Provide holistic support to affiliates for global strategies and tools.
• Coordinate and oversee projects with external consultants if needed.
• Communicate with leadership to align on initiatives/deliverables.

Skills

Global market access

Pricing strategy

HTA submissions

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

BA/BS in scientific field

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Title:Global V&A Director, Neuroscience Company:Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.

About Ipsen: Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation. Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society! For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description: The Director, Global Value & Access, Neuroscience develops and drives execution of global market access and pricing strategies to demonstrate the value of our products to health authorities, HTA agencies and payers. This position will focus on the neuroscience therapeutic area. As part of the Global Value & Access department, the Global Value & Access Director will support Ipsen affiliates to optimize the access to and pricing of drugs within the neuroscience portfolio. To achieve those objectives, they will drive activities to inform global access and pricing strategies for priority assets and ensure the successful implementation of tactical activities that demonstrate the value of the products to payers, to ensure seamless and sustainable patient access globally. They will work closely with various cross functional teams across the neuroscience franchise, and are expected to be proactive, proposing innovative solutions to drive business performance.

WHAT - Main Responsibilities

• Design and lead the execution of access, reimbursement, and pricing plans.
• Monitor market landscape for emerging trends, opportunities and threats in the corresponding therapeutic area and translate this to implications and insights for the products of focus.
• Identify payer types & local needs (i.e., evidence-driven, budget oriented) to optimize market access outcomes over time.
• Partner with global pricing team to monitor and develop innovative pricing strategies to address local challenges and requirements (including managing reference pricing impacts).
• Lead development, implementation and roll‑out of relevant tools (i.e., payer value dossiers and propositions, cost calculators, objection handlers, etc.).
• Act as lead Value & Access representative on key cross-functional teams (i.e., Asset team, R&D working groups, Commercial, etc.) to support the development of market access and pricing strategies and ensure market access and pricing insights are embedded in product plans throughout the lifecycle.
• Work closely with HEOR team to identify gaps in evidence and deliver clear recommendations relating to data generation to fill gaps.
• Provide holistic support to affiliate market access teams, for the successful implementation of global strategies and tools, to facilitate optimal local access and pricing negotiations.
• Apply project management skills facilitating best practice sharing across both global and local organizations and delivery of activities/initiatives in a timely and complete manner.
• Assess and provide input into relevant business cases, including assumptions related to target patient populations, expected volumes and reimbursement criteria, price erosion, competitor impact, etc., in partnership with global pricing team.
• Coordinate and oversee projects with external consultants (as needed).
• Communicate frequently and effectively with leadership and other identified stakeholders to ensure alignment on key initiatives/deliverables.

HOW - Knowledge & Experience Education / Certifications

Education / Certifications:

• BA/BS is required: ideally in a scientific background with a business focus
• MBA or advanced degree preferred

Knowledge & Experience (essential):

• At least 10 years of experience in Marketing Access and Pricing
• Experience working on HTA submissions and knowledge of the global HTA landscape
• Proven experience successfully managing multiple project deadlines in a hands‑on manner within a fast‑paced work environment
• International experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to travel, including internationally, when needed

Knowledge & Experience (preferred):

• Technical knowledge of economic evaluations in healthcare
• Knowledge of international health care systems
• Good understanding of drug development processes and implications of global payer requirements to the design of clinical programs
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills
• Proven success developing pricing and market access strategies globally
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects from concept to completion in a matrix environment
• Ability to interact effectively with cross functional teams and influence without direct authority
• Quick learner, proactive, takes initiative, action oriented and results driven

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $190,500 - $270,000 The pay range displayed above is the range of base pay compensation within which Ipsen expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job‑related knowledge and demonstrated skills. This job is eligible to participate in our incentive compensation program as well as our long‑term incentives program.

At Ipsen we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package, including 401(k) with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, short‑and long‑term disability insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts. Ipsen also provides parental leave, paid time off, a discretionary winter shutdown, well‑being allowance, commuter benefits, and much more.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.

Ipsen is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Ipsen, each employee makes a real impact. Our teams are passionate about what they do because they care about making a difference in patients’ lives. We invest in our employees to support life‑changing projects that create positive impact for patients and society.