Sr. AD, Access & Affordability Programs

Boehringer Ingelheim; Ridgefield (CT); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim in Ridgefield, CT seeks a Senior Associate Director, Access & Affordability programs to lead the strategy and operations of patient affordability across the portfolio. You will oversee co-pay programs, QA with PBM contracts, and collaborate with TA leads to optimize pricing and access.

This on-site role offers hybrid flexibility 2–3 days on-site. You'll drive analytics, manage cross-functional teams, and present to senior leadership on market dynamics, program performance,

Qualifications

• Eight to ten years of Value & Access payer/payer-based experience.
• Strong financial analysis and budgeting skills.
• Experience informing pricing and access strategies across portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead the valuation of patient affordability programs for BI products.
• Manage cross-functional teams to address co-pay issues at multiple levels.
• Ensure affordability programs align with contracting strategies and GTN.
• Stay current on market trends, PBMs, and policy developments.
• Present findings and strategy to senior leadership committees.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The base salary range for this position is $166,600 to $250,000. The position may be eligible for a role-specific discretionary bonus, relocation assistance, and/or other compensation elements. We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future. Actual compensation will be based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, paid holidays, disability and life insurance benefits, and other company-sponsored benefits. For additional information regarding our benefits and Total Rewards offerings, please click here.

Compensation Data

The base salary range for this position is $166,600 to $250,000. The position may be eligible for a role-specific discretionary bonus, relocation assistance, and/or other compensation elements. We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future. Actual compensation will be based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, paid holidays, disability and life insurance benefits, and other company-sponsored benefits. For additional information regarding our benefits and Total Rewards offerings, please click here.

Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work‑life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

The Senior Associate Director, Access & Affordability programs will lead the overarching affordability program strategy including the development of innovative solutions for the entire BI portfolio to ensure patients receive access to our products. The incumbent will work with TA leads on the strategy, development, and operations of patient affordability programs for each Therapeutic Area (“TA”) (i.e.. CoPay programs, etc.). This role is responsible for monitoring the external landscape, strategy development, and ensuring affordability and access to therapies through the assessment and valuation of co-pay programs in relation to contract strategy and gross-to-net inclusion.

This role is based on‑site at our Ridgefield, CT location with hybrid flexibility of 2‑3 days per week on-site.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads the development and assessment of the valuation of patient affordability programs for over 10 inline and multiple pipeline products across the entire BI portfolio in relation to the overall channel strategy, contracting strategy, and Gross To Net (GTN), in alignment with TA strategic imperatives, patient access and financial goals
• Demonstrates AAI principles when market dynamics change, to rapidly respond with mitigation recommendations and actions. Includes leading a cross functional team (Payor Sales, Patient Services, Legal, Contracts, Brand, A&I and vendors) to precision problem solve co‑pay issues at the plan, PBM, state and national levels
• Leads the team through ideation, approvals and execution of mitigation tactics with the PBM, Payor, State, and co‑pay programs
• Responsible to stay current on landscape and trends in the market including at the PBMs/Health Plans, with other manufacturers, and on the state and federal policy levels
• Accountable to ensure affordability programs are taken into consideration as part of the overall PBM contracting strategies and assessments by working with Contract Development, Payor Sales, and Value & Access Marketing
• Accountable to ensure PBM and Co‑Pay vendor contract language meets the current highest standards and protections for BI by working with Contract Optimization and Legal
• Keeps abreast of ever‑changing market dynamics and industry trends for pharmacy and medical benefit products to evolve co‑pay programs and other access & affordability solutions as needed
• Presents findings, landscape evolution and implications to BI to Sr. Leadership governing bodies such as Human Pharma Leadership team (HPLT) and Pricing Terms Committee (PTC)
• Remains current on key managed care/commercial channel, reimbursement, and policy trends
• Reports out to Sr. Leadership through the Pricing Terms Committee (PTC) at least annually on state of the market, strategy for inline and pipeline products, evaluation of programs, changes to programs
• Liaises with global colleagues regularly on Market Landscape, co‑pay programs, and patient access and financial optimization
• Directs Analytics & Insights projects and measurements to ensure consistent performance approach and assessments (example ROI, interim performance on pilot programs, etc.)
• Develops track and report on key performance measures, that provide insights and effect change strategies
• Responsible for analyzing and developing more efficient use of program budgets by closely monitoring program costs, trends and other integrated impacts
• Presents to Sr. Leadership Pricing Terms Committee (PTC) analytics and trade‑off analyses between PBM contracts and patient affordability program optimization
• Ensures all vendor contracts are appropriately executed, ensuring consistent language across all contracts that protect BI
• Accountable for the design, implementation and ongoing assessments of co‑pay programs
• Identifies opportunities and drives program enhancements and optimization, based on performance and operational metrics through collaboration with the broader Value & Access organization, Patient Services, TA marketing, and Analytics and Insights
• Establishes and maintains relationships with cross‑functional partners including but not limited to: Value & Access, TA Marketing and Sales, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, HP Operations
• Implements training/career development opportunities for team
• Builds strong culture & embody ONE team approach across Patient Access & Reimbursement, Value & Access, brands and cross‑functional partners

Requirements

• Bachelors minimum plus eight to ten (8‑10) years of Value & Access payer/PBM/Patient assistance program experience and application to financial strategy development
• Four (4) years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
• Eight‑ to ten‑plus (8‑10+) years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries with experience in patient support, market access, marketing or related commercial function
• Experience and/or familiarity with design and implementation of access & affordability support and programs
• Working knowledge of the compliance and regulatory environment for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical space
• Experience developing strategies to optimize access & affordability within highly competitive markets
• Strong financial competence and analytical skills
• Leadership experience a plus
• Direct US payer, managed care, and pharmacy experience and/or health policy experience highly desirable
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in a matrix environment; managing projects involving multiple functions and shared accountabilities
• Demonstrated creativity in addressing strategic challenges
• Develops and delivers concise, relevant and well‑supported briefings and adapts presentation content and style to audience

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post‑offer physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long‑term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer‑ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer‑ingelheim.com