Strategic National Market Access Leader

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 186,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) is seeking a highly experienced Medical Affairs professional to lead national payer strategy and market access initiatives. You will collaborate with Field Medical Affairs, MML teams, and external stakeholders to deliver value messaging and education across national accounts.

The role requires advanced healthcare economics knowledge, strong leadership, and ability to travel extensively nationwide to engage with insurers, PBMs, IDNs, and federal markets.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PharmD, MD or PhD) preferred in Pharmacy, Medicine, Biological Sciences, Health Services Research or Public Health.
• 7+ years of Managed care or similar experience in the pharmaceutical industry; 1–2+ years of MML or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of the US healthcare system at a national level including payers and PBMs.
• Knowledge of pharmacoeconomics, modeling, real-world evidence and health outcomes.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a evolving environment.
• Patient-first mindset with ability to identify customer needs and opportunities.
• Strategic thinking combining business acumen and clinical expertise.
• Willingness to travel 60–80% across national and regional coverage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based healthcare economic and clinical information demonstrating portfolio value.
• Lead development and execution of medical strategy for national accounts with cross-functional partners.
• Communicate national payer coverage changes to Field Medical Affairs and downstream accounts.
• Collaborate with national payer stakeholders to educate and enhance patient outcomes using unbranded resources.
• Lead remote customer engagement projects and provide education training for Market Access partners.
• Grow relationships with national healthcare decision makers and communicate market insights.
• Provide clinical training for Market Access partners and lead national congress activities.
• Travel 60–80% for national and regional coverage; mentor regional MMLs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strategic thinking

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Conflict resolution

Education

Doctoral degree in Pharmacy/Medicine/Biology/Health Services

Job description

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) is seeking a highly experienced Medical Affairs professional to lead national payer strategy and market access initiatives. You will collaborate with Field Medical Affairs, MML teams, and external stakeholders to deliver value messaging and education across national accounts.

The role requires advanced healthcare economics knowledge, strong leadership, and ability to travel extensively nationwide to engage with insurers, PBMs, IDNs, and federal markets.