Lead, US Payer Strategy, Marketing & HEOR, Access Marketing, Global Rare Diseases

California, MO (Remote)

$184K/yr – $225K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead US Market Access/HEOR strategy and cross-functional collaboration for the Chiesi Rare Disease portfolio.

  • Own payer market access tactics and manage the assigned brand budget.
  • Must-have: 10+ years in pharma with market access/HEOR experience.
  • Standout: Cross-functional leadership across Brand Marketing, HEOR, Sales and agencies.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The Lead will contribute to company success by supporting the development of market access/HEOR strategy, tactics, and marketing materials for the assigned portfolio.
  • Collaborate with partners from across the business, including Brand Marketing, Patient Services, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), Finance, Sales and Data/Analytics
  • Collaborate to set the strategy for the US HEOR/RWE group across assigned disease areas within Chiesi Rare Disease Portfolio
  • Monitor spend and manage assigned payer marketing budget for brands, being a good steward of company resources
  • Be a resource on all things US Market Access – strategies, tactics, situation assessment, etc. – for our cross functional partners
  • Lead engagement with creative agency partner(s) for assigned portfolio, and facilitate Promotional Review Board (PRB) review of marketing materials
  • Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to ensure brand access messages and environment is pulled through to all customers

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 10 years progressive experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry across key functions such as marketing, market access, contracting, commercial operations, and data analytics. At least 5 years directly within market access or HEOR.
  • Good understanding of payer segments (Commercial, Medicaid, Medicare Part D & B, etc.), reimbursement, and Specialty Pharmacy data.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize data and deliver a clear overview of Market Access insights.
  • Strong analytical (qualitative and quantitative), strategic thinking, creativity & problem-solving skills.
  • Self-directed and confident, with ability to contribute to shared commitment and goals to achieve high standards of performance.
  • Well organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high attention to detail. Demonstrated success with project management.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the current US payer environment and Market Access dynamics required.
  • History of success in developing market access tactics for use with US payers.

Preferred

  • Experience within Rare Disease.
  • Experience with a Promotional Review Committee (Legal/Medical/Regulatory) and experience with VeevaVault or similar.

Benefits

  • What we offer
  • No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities. Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way.
  • We provide top-class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work-life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support. Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you thrive.
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Chiesi Group

Chiesi is a research-oriented international biopharmaceutical group that develops and markets innovative therapeutic solutions in respiratory health, rare diseases, and specialty care. The company’s mission is to improve people’s quality of life and act responsibly towards both the community and the environment. By changing its legal status to a Benefit Corporation in Italy, the US, France and Colombia, Chiesi’s commitment to creating shared value for society as a whole is legally binding and central to company-wide decision-making. As a certified B Corp since 2019, Chiesi is part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. The company aims to reach Net-Zero greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions by 2035. With 90 years of experience, Chiesi is headquartered in Parma (Italy), with more than 30 affiliates worldwide, and counts more than 7,500 employees. The Group’s research and development centre in Parma works alongside 6 other important R&D hubs in France, the US, Canada, China, the UK, and Sweden.For further information please visit www.chiesi.com

Founded in 1935
Parma, Emilia-Romagna, ITA
6K employees (342 in marketing)