Director, Medical Payer Strategy – Eye Care, Neurotoxins

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Lead the creation and implementation of market access strategies for payers, Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs), guidelines, and scientific pathways across various therapeutic areas and decision-makers in access.

• Formulate and carry out strategies and tactics for medical affairs access and Healthcare Decision Makers (HCDM) across payer, distribution, IDN, and Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) channels.

• Offer scientific and pharmacoeconomic expertise related to market access to cross-functional teams.

• Contribute to the development of global gap assessments and provide medical market access insights into Integrated Evidence Plans via Integrated Evidence Strategy Teams (IEST).

• Create strategic resources and deliver scientific and technical training.

• Spearhead the development of medical pharmacoeconomic materials, medical education programs, advisory sessions, and HCDM symposia with a focus on HCDM.

• Assist in the scientific review, development, implementation, and dissemination of medical affairs-sponsored or supported Real World Evidence (RWE) research activities.

• Identify and implement strategic initiatives with professional organizations focused on HCDM to improve the quality of healthcare delivery.

• Develop, manage, and secure necessary approvals for field materials, including slide presentations and FAQs for the Value & Access Market Operations and Strategy Leadership (MOSL) team.

• Direct the RWE plan in collaboration with Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) to align scientific and business strategies with Medical Affairs Evidence Gaps.

• Supervise the generation of high-quality, pertinent data and provide training for stakeholders.

• Formulate strategies for potential access and HCDM collaborative customer research in line with therapeutic-area objectives and AbbVie's goals.

• Stay informed about scientific, health economic, and payer policy advancements through conferences and medical literature.

• Represent AbbVie at industry conferences and events, discussing payer strategies and advocating for patient access.

• Act as the scientific liaison for regulatory, Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC), and Legal discussions.

• Assist in the development of Medical Affairs resources and provide training to Value & Access Field teams.

• Ensure adherence to corporate, divisional, legal, and regulatory standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced degree: PhD, PharmD, Physician Assistant (PA), or Nurse Practitioner (NP) is highly preferred.

• Generally, 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector or a related field.

• A strong understanding of managed care is essential.

• Experience in pharmacoeconomics is preferred.

• Proven management and leadership experience at the project level.

• Background in strategic initiatives and related issues.

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in a cross-functional setting.

• International experience is advantageous.

• Experience in Eye Care or Neuroscience is preferred.

• Ability to interact effectively with external and internal stakeholders to support global business strategies.

• Capability to independently advance RWE studies or medical affairs-led research with minimal supervision.

• Knowledge of statistical methods.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements governing RWE.

• Experience in the strategic development and design of RWE protocols.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Operates mainly independently with limited guidance.

• Must adhere to relevant corporate and divisional policies and procedures.

• Understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks and the healthcare landscape.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Long-term incentive programs.

• Equal opportunity employment practices.

• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.