Director, Market Access Pipeline & Readiness

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Sleepy Hollow, WY

8d • $183,100 - $305,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Market Access Pipeline & Readiness represents the payer perspective for assigned pipeline assets and is accountable for defining and preparing for successful reimbursement and patient access. Working closely with the New Products (Commercial) Lead, the Director informs the market access and payer perspective for key deliverables in the Development decision-making framework and provides assumptions and rationale for program forecasts.

The position is part of the Market Access Pipeline & Readiness Team within the Market Access Business Unit. It works collaboratively with New Product Marketing, HEOR, Medical Affairs, Clinical, and Regulatory. For programs nearing launch, the Director connects these stakeholders with Inline Market Access functions, including Trade, Patient Support, and Pricing, to help ensure launch plans incorporate their expertise and enable a smooth transition to launch. Assigned assets may range from pre-phase one through filing, so specific accountabilities vary by asset.

The role is based in the Sleepy Hollow, New York office four days a week. It calls for someone comfortable working autonomously in a growing and evolving company, proactively addressing opportunities and challenges, and collaborating effectively.

Requirements

• 12 or more years of relevant professional experience, such as in pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies, consulting, or healthcare reimbursement.
• Bachelor’s degree in life science, economics, health economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of stakeholders and reimbursement dynamics in key payer systems, such as the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
• Record of accomplishment in building productive working relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Previous experience working in and leading a matrix team.
• Demonstrated initiative, critical thinking skills, and ability to work effectively in complex environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Significant experience in both United States and global market access.
• Significant experience with specialty products across a broad range of therapy areas, including I&I, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and rare diseases.
• Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate timely payer insight and perspectives into commercial planning and clinical development for assigned assets.
• Analyze trends and changes in the global market access environment, including competitors, and determine their strategic implications for pipeline assets.
• Create and lead strategic market access and pricing plans for pipeline assets, focusing on the United States, Europe, and Japan.
• Ensure development plans support a compelling payer value proposition to achieve target reimbursement.
• Advise cross-functional teams on options for early engagement with health technology assessment authorities, recommend which insight or knowledge gaps to address, and execute on recommendations.
• Identify clinical and economic evidence needs for target reimbursement and ensure plans are in place to address evidence gaps.
• Lead development of market access tools for near-launch assets, including global value propositions, objection handlers, and launch readiness plans.
• Plan early and expanded access programs in partnership with the development team and patient advocacy.
• Provide input as needed on internal needs, including forecasting and business development initiatives.
• Provide market access and payer perspectives for key deliverables in the Development decision-making framework and provide assumptions and rationale for program forecasts.
• Coordinate relevant cross-functional stakeholders and Inline Market Access functions for programs nearing launch to support a smooth launch transition.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, which may include annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director