Director, Market Access
About The Position
Taiho Oncology is seeking a Director, Market Access to ensure appropriate market access of commercially approved Taiho products across all payer segments and integrated healthcare delivery systems. This role is critical to the success of the organization, impacting the patient experience and the overall success of the company. The company is dedicated to improving the lives of patients with cancer and values its employees through a "People first" approach, emphasizing accountability, collaboration, and trust. Taiho Oncology is focused on cutting-edge science and expanding its portfolio and pipeline to address evolving patient needs.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in science and/or business-related discipline, or the equivalent.
- 8+ years oncology pharma / biotech experience.
- 3+ years oncology payer / IDN account management experience.
- Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license.
- Relationships with decision makers and key influencers within payers, state oncology societies, IDNs, PBMs, and large physician networks/practices.
- Development and execution of payer / provider account plans.
- Experience supporting oral oncology product and therapy delivery.
- Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively engage high level customers and decision makers.
- Positive attitude, flexibility and a proactive approach.
- Solid understanding of the oncology care delivery macro-environment.
- Understanding of oncology reimbursement, including orals, and the payer customer segment.
- Experience in assessing and communicating oncology access issues to external customers.
- Learning agility to acquire solid product and disease state knowledge to facilitate effective customer communications.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical-related data.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Operational knowledge of MS Word, Power Point and Excel are required.
- Requires frequent domestic travel, including some weekends.
- Major airport access.
Responsibilities
- Ensure appropriate access for Taiho Oncology products with public and private payers, Managed Care Organizations, Pharmacy Benefits Managers (PBMs), and Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs).
- Ensure appropriate placement of products in payer, physician network / large group, and Disease Management Companies’ treatment pathways / guidelines.
- Develop and execute on account plans centered on customer and patient needs.
- Coordinate cross-functional resources to fulfill customer needs.
- Lead initiatives with state oncology physician and practice manager societies.
- Develop and maintain a network of key payers, providers, Managed Care Organizations, PBMs, and IDNs influencers.
- Communicate approved Taiho Oncology information, materials and programs.
- Closely work with and support Field Sales with access issues and education.
- Monitor, assess, and engage formulary, coverage, utilization review and benefit design policies impacting access to Taiho Oncology products.
- Communicate with Management on customer/market trends and competitor activities.
- Oversee assigned specialty pharmacies, conduct regular business reviews and manage all aspects of TOI’s relations.
- Monitor state-level policy and advocacy activity/issues and facilitate appropriate stakeholder communication/networking.
Benefits
- 401(k) eligibility
- various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- medical benefits
- financial benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
