Director, Medical Payer Strategy, Eye Care and Neurotoxins

AbbVie•Irvine, CA

2d•$182,000 - $346,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Drives the development and execution of the market access payer, IDN, guidelines, and clinical pathway scientific strategies within the therapeutic areas across all access decision-makers. Works cross-functionally in a highly matrixed environment to support scientific and market access needs of brand and market access commercial, HEOR, and medical affairs. Represents Medical Payer Strategy (MPS), both internally and externally, as the subject matter expert in translating the scientific and HEOR data with cross-functional stakeholders (Commercial, Market Access, HEOR, Clinical Development, etc). Represents V&A MPS on key cross-functional teams to communicate and integrate medical access evidence needs into the gaps assessment process.

Requirements

Advanced Education PhD, PharmD, PA, NP highly preferred.
Typically, 8 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent; substantial understanding of managed care required and pharmacoeconomic experience preferred.
Management and leadership experience at project level, experience with strategic initiatives and issues. Proven leadership skills in a cross-functional environment. International experience is a plus.
Experience in Eye Care or Neuroscience preferred.
Ability to interact externally and internally to support global business strategy.
Ability to advance RWE studies or medical affairs directed research independently with little supervision. Knowledge of statistical methodology, regulatory requirements governing RWE and experience in development strategy and the design of RWE protocols.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Works mostly independently with limited guidance.

Nice To Haves

International experience is a plus.
Experience in Eye Care or Neuroscience preferred.

Responsibilities

Development and execution of the medical affairs access/HCDM strategy and tactics across all access channels (payer, distribution, IDN, GPO) for
As a leader in our Medical Affairs department, you will play a critical role in developing and executing the payer strategy for our innovative medical products pertaining to Eye Care, Toxins & other related pipeline assets
Actively participate in relevant cross-functional (e.g., Commercial, Market Access, HEOR, Clinical Development, etc) teams to provide market access scientific and pharmacoeconomic subject matter expertise.
Actively participate in global gaps assessment development and provide medical market access input into Integrated Evidence Plans via IEST
Lead the development of strategic resources and provide relevant scientific and technical training.
Lead HCDM-focused development of medical pharmacoeconomic materials, medical education programs, advisories, and HCDM symposia. May assist with the scientific review, development, execution, and communication of medical affairs sponsored or supported RWE research activities.
Identify and execute strategic initiatives with HCDM-focused professional organizations focused on enhancing quality of healthcare delivery
Create and manage appropriate approval of field materials (slide decks, FAQs, etc.) for use by the Value & Access MOSL team with external access/HCDM customers
Lead the development of the Real World Evidence (RWE) plan in partnership with HEOR to support scientific and business strategy which is aligned to Medical Affairs Evidence Gaps; oversees generation of high quality and relevant data; provide training to key stakeholders.
Develops strategy for potential access/HCDM collaborative customer research aligned with strategic objectives of the Therapeutic Area and AbbVie
Keeps abreast of scientific, health economic and payer policy through conferences and/or medical literature and acts as a subject matter expert to cross functional stakeholders.
Represent AbbVie at industry conferences and events, presenting on payer strategy and advocating for patient access to our medical products
Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. Responsible for understanding the legal and regulatory requirements as well as, the healthcare landscape and accountable for complying with those requirements. Serves as the scientific team interface for key regulatory, OEC and Legal discussions.
Support development of Medical Affairs resources and deliver training to the Value & Access Field teams