Job Description
About the role:
As a member of Takeda Oncology, as a Vice President, your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision: We aspire to cure cancer. Here, you'll build a career grounded in purpose and be empowered to deliver your best. As the Head of US Oncology Patient Value and Access, you will lead a best-in-class organization that works proactively with Payers to underscore the value of the Takeda Oncology portfolio and develop innovative solutions that ensure patient access to Takeda therapies. As a key member of the Senior US Oncology Leadership team, the Head of US Oncology Patient Value and Access has responsibility for the entire US Takeda Oncology portfolio and pipeline. Additionally, the Head of Patient Value and Access for the US Oncology Business Unit (US OBU), you will lead and direct the creation and delivery of strategies and business plans that meet the evolving payer, provider and patient needs. As the leader, you will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for all market access functions for the oncology business in the US, including but not limited to:
Provide an expert, strategic view on the evolving environment and competitive access landscape to inform the business unit’s strategy and mid-range planning. Identify, develop, prioritize, and execute initiatives that will accelerate growth of short- and long-term performance. Development of payer and provider reimbursement strategies and tactics for in-line and new products.
Leadership of field teams calling on all payer segments and provider offices.
Development of pricing and payer contracting strategies for all Oncology brands.
Oversight of all trade and distribution strategies.
How you will contribute:
Develop reimbursement strategies and drive the execution of the US access and ownership of pricing strategy for all Takeda Oncology and Innovative Medicines.
Build and lead a high performing team by attracting and retaining individuals through effective coaching and feedback to ensure team has negotiation capabilities and current landscape knowledge.
Develop an evidence-based plan, informed by market research and advisory boards to identify core customer needs, optimize patient access for Takeda oncology therapies.
Collaborate on the development of value driven optimal pricing strategies and oversee implementation of pricing activities consistent with the strategy including contracting strategies.
Develop and lead market access strategy for all payer segments in the US, including but not limited to: Medicare national (CMS), Medicaid (state and managed), Medicare Part B regional carriers, Medicare Part C managed care, Medicare Part D drug plans, all third party commercial payer, including HMOs and PPOs, PBMs, and integrated delivery network payers.
Effectively navigate matrix in order to develop and strengthen collaboration with other functional areas and market access colleagues in order to drive alignment, consistency where appropriate, best practice sharing, and flawless implementation of all market access activities.
Direct VA/DOD strategy, contract performance and staff responsible for national PBM, all Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs), and comprehensive cancer centers.
Ensure core access strategies are developed for assets in Business Development and assets in early development through commercialization and throughout the lifecycle of the product.
Monitor external environment and synthesize input to advise U.S. Leadership Team and other critical cross-functional leaders on key U.S. access policies and reimbursement practices affecting corporate objectives.
Partner with Takeda Government Affairs function in Washington. Oversee OBU government liaisons that work closely with Takeda US DC group and State field team.
Provide strategic direction, planning, and execution for all federal payment issues within the US Oncology Business Unit; and build and strengthen relationships with key federal payment agencies.
Perform policy analytics, insights, actuarial, outcome probability, and RWD commercial analytics for key proposed payment changes and risk-share contracting.
Direct and lead the field-based National Payer Accounts and Regional Executive Accounts Teams.
Increase the impact of US OBU Payer field teams with prioritized access segments and customers.
Manage Field Access Director team supporting physician office reimbursement access issues.
Develop incentive programs and competency models for the US PVA team that are aligned with performance objectives.
Represent Takeda Oncology externally with key customer associations.
Increase customer understanding of evolving access environment and landscape.
Develop committed, effective support via reimbursement services and affordability programs.
Oversee state society strategy and tactics.
Work cross-functionally with Global Pricing and Market Access team and Global Outcomes Research to develop product specific evidence development plans.
Work cross-functionally with Operations to maintain a CRM system for market access function.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree in Business, Health Policy Management or related fields preferred.
Deep understanding of the biopharmaceuticals industry in oncology therapeutics; commercial leadership experience critical.
Minimum of 15 years of related experience with proven product commercialization experience and progressive managerial and leadership responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to change payer perception of a market.
Experience and in-depth knowledge in obtaining reimbursement with third party commercial payers, Medicare Parts D and B, Medicaid, VA/DOD.
Demonstrated track record of leading and managing high performing, cross-functional teams.
Expert understanding and experience implementing provider focused reimbursement strategies.
Strong understanding of, and experience with, innovative pricing models.
Proven ability to conduct influential value evidence generation.
Proven ability to manage home office and field base teams.
Launch experience in multiple specialty product markets.
Relevant experience with injectable buy and bill product and oral products required.
Relevant experience with hematology/oncology.
Executive leadership and influencing skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Focuses on the few critical priorities and delivers superior results.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do.
This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
Locations
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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