National Account Director, Payer Team

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 191,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contributions

Health, dental and vision coverage

Well-being allowance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The National Account Director, Payer Team at Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc. leads strategic engagement with national payer accounts to ensure optimal access and reimbursement for Ipsen’s portfolio.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with Value & Access, Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and HEOR to translate our value proposition into payer-focused strategies and drive long-term partnerships across the US healthcare system.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of industry experience with 5+ years in payer national account management.
• Proven national account management in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Strong understanding of U.S. payer landscape, including commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and IDNs.
• Demonstrated success in contract negotiation, formulary access, contract performance analysis, and strategic account planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic account plans for national payers, PBMs, and IDNs.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage ongoing payer relationships within assigned accounts to mitigate barriers, ensure favorable formulary positioning and access, and establish Ipsen as a partner of choice.
• Build and maintain deep, trusted relationships with key payer decision-makers and leadership; monitor and report on contract compliance and performance.
• Analyze market trends, payer policies, and competitive landscape to inform strategy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align on pricing, contracting, and value-based initiatives.
• Serve as the single accountable point of contact for assigned accounts, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Utilize data‑driven insights to support value propositions and demonstrate product differentiation.
• Maintain deep knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, managed care structures, and policy developments.
• Work collaboratively across the Payer Account, Marketing, and Sales teams on coverage education and pull‑through resource development.
• Partner with HEOR, Market Access Marketing, Brand, Legal, Compliance, and others to develop impactful, compliant payer‑facing materials.

Skills

Payer national account management

Contract negotiation

Strategic account planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Healthcare payer landscape knowledge

Data-driven decision making

Education

BA/BS in Business, Life Sciences, Health Economics or related field

MBA/MPH/PharmD (preferred)

Job description

Title:National Account Director, Payer Team 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 National Account Director is responsible for leading strategic engagement and business development with key national payer/PBM/GPO accounts to ensure optimal access and reimbursement for Ipsen’s portfolio. The candidate is accountable for securing profitable access, in alignment with each brand’s access strategy, and serves as the primary face for their accounts. This role plays a critical part in shaping Ipsen’s market access strategy, driving long-term partnerships, and influencing payer decision-making to support patient access and commercial success.

The National Account Director collaborates cross-functionally with Value & Access, Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and HEOR teams to deliver integrated solutions tailored to payer needs. The role is pivotal in translating Ipsen’s value proposition into actionable strategies that align with payer priorities and healthcare system dynamics. The candidate is responsible for providing key customer insights, developments and contract performance to various internal leadership on an ongoing basis.

WHAT - Main Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic account plans for assigned national payers, PBMs, and IDNs.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage ongoing payer relationships within assigned accounts to mitigate barriers, ensure favorable formulary positioning and access, and establish Ipsen as a partner of choice across the organization’s therapeutic areas.
• Build and maintain deep, trusted relationships with key payer decision-makers and leadership (e.g. CEO, CFO, Industry Relations, Medical Directors, etc) Monitor and report on contract compliance and performance to Sr. Director, Payer Account Management and other key stakeholders. Execution of strategic contracts aligned with brand and access goals.
• Analyze market trends, payer policies, and competitive landscape to inform strategy, communicate changes and anticipate shifts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align on pricing, contracting, and value-based initiatives.
• Serve as the single accountable point of contact for assigned accounts, ensuring timely resolution of issues and proactive communication.
• Utilize data‑driven insights to support value propositions and demonstrate product differentiation.
• Maintain deep knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, managed care structures, and policy developments.
• Work collaboratively across the Payer Account, Marketing, and Sales teams on coverage education and pull‑through resource development.
• Partner with HEOR, Market Access Marketing, Brand, Legal, Compliance, and others to develop impactful, compliant payer‑facing materials such as value proposition decks, PIE decks, and pull‑through resources.

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• 12+ years of industry experience with at least 5+ years in payer national account management.
• Proven experience in national account management within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Strong understanding of U.S. payer landscape, including commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and integrated delivery networks.
• Demonstrated success in contract negotiation, formulary access, contract performance analysis, and strategic account planning.
• Exceptional business and clinical acumen.
• Strong presentation skills: ability to clearly convey his/her ideas to key internal organizational stakeholders as well as specific decision makers in assigned accounts.
• Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to interpret healthcare data and apply insights to inform strategy.
• Ability to travel up to 60% including overnights and/or weekend congress attendance when necessary.
• Preferred Experience in rare disease, oncology, or specialty pharmaceuticals.
• Familiarity with value‑based contracting and innovative access models.
• Established relationships with either Zinc-CVS or Ascent-ESI.
• Education / Certifications (essential) BA/BS in Business, Life Sciences, Health Economics or related field.
• Education / Certifications (preferred) Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD) is a plus.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $190,500 - $279,400. 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.