Director, Oncology Field Access & Reimbursement

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the regional implementation of Access & Reimbursement strategies and tactics.

• Provide valuable insights to Pfizer leadership within Oncology, Pfizer Patient Services, Chief Marketing Office, and other cross-functional collaborators.

• Evaluate KPI metrics, market trends, and access trends to determine regional performance and offer coaching to FRDs.

• Create and execute the regional adoption of signal-based case prioritization and ensure compliant KPI measurement.

• Collaborate with FRDs and leadership to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively.

• Focus on Oncology state societies and manage memberships to ensure reimbursement-professional connectivity.

• Oversee FRD engagement in cross-functional account teams, Medicare Administrative Carriers, and various accounts.

• Develop strategies, align change-management approaches, guide implementation, and share best practices.

• Hold FRDs accountable for the execution of regional strategies and objectives.

• Provide leadership, coaching, capability development, operational standards management, performance evaluation, and compliance oversight.

• Advocate for Pfizer's Values and exemplify compliant behaviors throughout the region.

• Enhance regional support through effective deployment, alignment, and vacancy management.

• Mentor FRDs; oversee recruitment, hiring, talent management, and performance assessment.

• Direct regional PX-related processes, including interviewing, hiring practices, goal setting, year-end reviews, and compensation management.

• Ensure a culture of compliance with Pfizer policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance suitable patient support.

• Collect field feedback and provide regional access and reimbursement insights to leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Engage in business planning utilizing local market insights and customer knowledge.

• Maintain technical knowledge in access and reimbursement, customer markets, and market dynamics.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of local market dynamics.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required, along with a minimum of 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Experience in market access, coding, and reimbursement is preferred.

• General knowledge of oncology reimbursement, including payer dynamics, utilization management, government payment systems, patient services/access and reimbursement metrics, specialty pharmacy, co-pay assistance, and the nuances of academic versus community providers.

• Experience in access and reimbursement for both oral and infused/injectable (buy & bill) products.

• Proven capability to work in a highly regulated environment and comply with stringent company guidelines and procedures.

• Ability to clearly outline goals and associated outcome metrics, leading a team to achieve these goals and meet metrics.

• Experience in matrixed leadership with a proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions.

• Established record of collaboration with a diverse range of customers, clients, and stakeholders.

• Proficient in responsible business communication, both written and verbal.

• A broad range of leadership experiences and capabilities, including influencing and collaborating with peers, developing and coaching others, and guiding colleagues' work.

• Must be able to work during Eastern Time Zone hours and travel frequently within the Eastern region.

• An MBA, MHA, MPH, and/or additional certification in coding and reimbursement is preferred.

• 7+ years of experience is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in people leadership, including managing direct reports.

• Proven experience in leading and motivating a team through change.

• Experience in the oncology market is preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Exceptional skills in relationship building, collaboration, and networking.

• Ability to thrive in a team environment.

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. by any employer.

• Permanent work authorization in the United States is required; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% of base salary.

• Share-based long-term incentive program.

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions.

• Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.

• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.