Remote National Market Access Director

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

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. seeks a Medical Affairs leader to oversee national payer and market access strategy, demonstrating product value and educating stakeholders.

The role partners with Field Medical Affairs and MML teams to coordinate evidence generation, payer education, and remote engagement platforms, with travel across national accounts and federal markets. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and deep knowledge of the US healthcare system are required, with preference for a

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of Managed care or similar experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Understanding US healthcare system at a national level including payers, PBMs, vertical integration.
• Knowledge of pharmacoeconomics, real-world evidence, health outcomes, and trial designs.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills in evolving environments.
• Patient-first mindset with insights-driven customer needs.
• Strategic thinking combining business and clinical expertise.
• Strong regulatory and compliance understanding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based healthcare economic and clinical information for national accounts.
• Lead development and execution of medical strategy for national accounts.
• Communicate payer coverage changes to Field Medical Affairs and downstream accounts.
• Collaborate with national payer stakeholders to educate and improve patient outcomes.
• Lead remote customer engagement projects and platforms for payers.

Skills

Advanced degree

Managed care

US healthcare knowledge

Pharmacoeconomics

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Doctoral degree (PharmD, MD or PhD)

Job description

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. seeks a Medical Affairs leader to oversee national payer and market access strategy, demonstrating product value and educating stakeholders.

The role partners with Field Medical Affairs and MML teams to coordinate evidence generation, payer education, and remote engagement platforms, with travel across national accounts and federal markets. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and deep knowledge of the US healthcare system are required, with preference for a