Director, Value Communications

Somerville, MA (Hybrid)

$219K/yr – $258K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 18 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own the Genetix payer and access strategy and lead cross-functional execution to secure access, optimize value messaging, and align promotional activities with regulatory standards.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the US Payer, Access & Reimbursement marketing strategy for the Genetix gene therapy products through identification and analysis of key market dynamics, development of critical tactical initiatives, and long-term needs.
  • Develop compelling value propositions and the payer messaging platform working cross-functionally with Medical Affairs and the Medical Value Liaison that address the unique clinical benefit and economic impact of Genetix therapies and effectively position Genetix products within the gene therapy marketplace.
  • Synthesize and provide payer, access, and reimbursement strategic recommendations to executive leadership, leveraging deep understanding of the complex reimbursement landscape.
  • Collaborate with cross functional partners (i.e. Field Payer Team) to gain organizational alignment and seamless execution of key payer, QTC, and reimbursement strategies.
  • Oversee strategic partners to ensure execution on agreed timelines, budget, and deliverables executed in accordance with Genetix compliance and regulatory policies.
  • Lead the review and approval process for access-related promotional materials and manage workflow to ensure compliance with medical, legal, and regulatory standards.
  • Support the training and pull-through field-facing promotional materials with relevant field teams.
  • In partnership with market access leadership, support training for Field Payer team including new hires, continuing education, and national meetings.
  • Manage Value Communications budget

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in Payer/Access Marketing, Market Access Strategy, Field Market Access/HEOR Training and/or Value Communications within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or consulting industry.
  • Bachelor’s degree required (preferred fields: Business, Marketing, Communications).
  • Possesses recent experience in the successful commercialization of specialty therapies, preferably in the rare disease or Cell and Gene Therapy space.
  • Demonstrated history of successful collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Extensive experience in shaping market access strategies, developing brand plans and payer marketing tools (such as value proposition decks), informing HEOR data strategies, and supporting field market access teams.
  • Previous experience supporting Specialty Distribution and Specialty Pharmacy products.
  • Experience with MLR/PRC and Veeva.
  • Experience developing and managing promotional budgets and overseeing third-party vendors.
  • Knowledge of market and competitive environment.
  • Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and patient-centric focus.

Preferred

  • Relevant advanced degree a plus.

Benefits

  • Genetix’s total rewards package also provides employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits suite to support a variety of employee needs. These benefits include comprehensive health, life and disability insurance, employer-matched 401(k) plan, lifestyle spending account, flexible time-off + paid holidays and winter holiday period, tuition reimbursement & loan repayment assistance, paid parental leave, paid onsite parking, commuter subsidy, and much more.
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Genetix Biotherapeutics

Genetix Biotherapeutics is dedicated to transforming lives through curative therapies. Formerly bluebird bio, Genetix Biotherapeutics Inc. Is a privately held, commercial-stage biotechnology company dedicated to delivering genetic therapies for patients with severe rare diseases. The company has three FDA-approved genetic therapies for patients living with sickle cell disease, β-thalassemia, and cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy. These first-in-class, one-time administered therapies treat the underlying cause of disease and can offer significant and lasting benefits to patients and their families.Genetix is now better positioned to harness its decades of scientific innovation and extensive clinical data from hundreds of treated patients to more effectively deliver life-changing genetic therapies. As we enter this new era, Genetix Biotherapeutics is building an ecosystem to expand awareness and access for thousands of untreated patients. Rooted in decades of scientific innovation, we are sharpening our focus on commercial execution, scaling patient access, and enhancing the treatment experience for patients, families, and providers. Community guidelines: bit.ly/4nAuCWY

Founded in 1993
Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
89 employees (2 in marketing)

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~89

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (2% of company)
Median Tenure
0.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1