Assistant Director Market Access Marketing Remote

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****This position is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Hybrid Remote work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas' Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in remote work are encouraged to apply.
Purpose & Scope:
The Assistant Director, Market Access Marketing (Remote) will be a key member of the VSAS team and liaison to the Payer Account teams. Responsible for the development and execution of payer account strategies and tactics across the MSBU and Oncology portfolios. Requires strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead matrix teams without authority. Must have the ability to integrate data/information from payer teams and primary and secondary market research to develop strategies and tactics with strong attention to detail. Must have expert level knowledge of payer/market access economics, understanding of key issues and how these evolve given changing US healthcare landscape. Responsibilities include building strong collaboration with cross-functional colleagues, including Brand Marketing, MACC Leadership, Sales Leadership, Global GCAs, Regulatory, Legal, Medical Affairs/HEOR, and agency partners to effectively drive organizational change and continuous innovation.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to envision and execute on both operational and strategic initiatives that support Astellas and its complex PBM/payer partners to achieve APUS strategic intent
Build strategic business cases to justify and implement changes with buy-in from senior leaders and support from cross-functional teams
Drive and ensure continuous enhancement through workflow documentation, training, and develop performance reports to enable alignment of internal/external goals
Collaborate with cross-functional leads to own and manage mega account strategy for our largest most vertically integrated payer accounts, including define/refine project scope, plan resources, maintain schedules and facilitate communication
Integrate stakeholder and partner relationships and identify payer strategy program champions to assist with rollout of strategic initiatives to build sustainability
Coordinate large, hybrid cross-functional meetings to assemble insights from the complex payer accounts and organize the implementation of the payer strategy and tactics action items to inform the Brand planning process
Collaborate with the payer account directors to prioritize recommendations and develop resources/messaging in order to engage and inform internal stakeholders
Envision and build data-driven tools and tracking metrics to assess progress against stated goals
Envision and co-create deliverables which increase organizational understanding of Astellas' most complex and vertically integrated payer accounts and the implications on our business in a compelling and data-driven way, including translation between account teams on the ground and senior executive leaders to inform APUS financial planning process for both on-market and pipeline products and to ensure executives are connected to customers to develop alliance.
Skillfully navigate interdependencies in collaboration with Payer Account teams to implement the organization's long-term PBM and Health Plan strategies and develop measures that realize the business objectives with particular focus on communication and coordination
Partner with Market Access Strategy to build roadmap and execute tactics that align Brand objectives with MACC strategic imperatives
Assess performance and implement and scale processes that improve organizational effectiveness and extend collaboration between the Payer Account Management teams and other functional groups
Continuously monitor the external customer and business landscape for trends which may warrant internal Astellas education and incorporating into business plans
Act as a Liaison between Payer Account Management team and internal stakeholders to help amplify their strategic imperatives and ensure effective project management and operational excellence
Strengthen the Payer Account Management organization and increase its transparency and collaboration throughout the company
Lead in the development of resources, tools and training programs to support the Payer Account Management teams in engaging with the market access stakeholders through Voice of Customer initiatives and Accelerator program
Envision and execute on key projects to support MACC franchise strategies and inform brand objectives
Envision and develop tactics to achieve payer performance and sales goals
Provide governance over pull-through activities across product portfolio in partnership with payer account management and BUs to ensure consistency, accuracy and efficiency
Organizational Context:
This individual will report to the Director, Value Strategy & Access Solutions. This is a strategic position that requires the individual to develop strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, including senior leadership both within MACC and the MSBU organization, as well as legal, regulatory, medical, HEOR, global, insights & analytics to name a few. This role requires high level of collaboration to advance strategic customer relationships towards true partnerships. The role requires the individual to have consistent, clear, concise, and pro-active communication to ensure the sharing of ideas with the goal of gaining alignment on the development of creative strategies and corresponding resources that support the operational and strategic initiatives that support Astellas and its PBM/payer partners.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Required:
Four-year college degree in related field
10 years of relevant or related pharmaceutical experience, including prior brand marketing or health systems market access experience
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding goals and demonstrated ability to drive performance
Demonstrated understanding of managed markets and the US healthcare system
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including in a hybrid environment
Visionary and forward-thinking; comfortable challenging the status-quo and bringing forward innovative solutions
Very high proficiency in PowerPoint and ability to build a narrative through slides
Proven ability to use analytical skills, data interpretation and application, and critical thinking to diagnose business issues and adjust plans accordingly
Ability to create, implement and iterate impactful action plans, tactics and programs with clear and measurable outcomes to the business and customers
Strong project management skills with the ability to proactively manage competing priorities
Ability to present complex issues to higher level management and contribute to high level presentations and discussions
Ability to manage expense budgets to optimize returns
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize projects
Willingness to travel (~20%)
Preferred:
Advanced Degree/Education in a related discipline
Minimum of 4 years of marketing experience
Knowledge of the therapeutic areas/disease states
Knowledge of and recent experience in payer landscape
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Company paid life insurance
Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
Referral bonus program
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Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Type
Full-time
Location
IL, Northbrook
Category
Market Access & Pricing

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