Sumitomo Pharma Director, Market Access Insights Annapolis, Maryland Apply Now
Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is focused on delivering therapeutic and scientific breakthroughs in areas of critical patient need spanning psychiatry & neurology, oncology, urology, women’s health, rare disease, and cell & gene therapies. The company’s diverse portfolio includes several marketed products and a robust pipeline of early- to late-stage assets.
Job Overview
We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Director, Market Access Insights to support U.S. Market Access strategic and tactical objectives by applying decision sciences frameworks, utilizing market research and analytics techniques. This individual will be an integral “hands on” thought partner to the Commercial organization and the primary go to for Market Access teams across the product portfolio.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Plays a critical role in enhancing marketing, sales, and market access offerings by developing insights from information, and translating insights to shape commercial strategy and decisions.
- Develop insights playbooks and design solutions in support of Market Access (MA) teams such as Contracts & Pricing, MA Marketing, MA Strategy, and MA Account Management.
- Partner closely with Brand Insights Leads, co-promote colleagues and COE to deliver QBRs, Situation Analysis and support Brand Planning process.
- Assist with MA KPI development and goal setting methodologies; responsible for MA KPI tracking and diagnostics.
- Consult on Dashboard / Reporting related projects to ensure appropriate MA metrics are used to communicate performance and the overall Market Access landscape.
- Proactively analyze MA syndicated data and leverage in-house COE analytics to excavate insights and provide strategic and tactical guidance to MA teams.
- Oversee the design and execution of MA Primary Market Research; consult on MA Syndicated Market Research purchases.
- Manage the budget and vendor partners in support of MA projects.
- Stay abreast of emerging healthcare and pharmaceutical industry trends and related legislative proposals to assess their potential impact on our MA strategies.
- Demonstrate MA thought leadership and represent the Company at key functions and conferences when appropriate.
Key Core Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to collaborate effectively in a team and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the Commercial Organization.
- Strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, business acumen, and creativity in problem solving.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to synthesize data and deliver a clear story and recommendations.
Education and Experience
- BS/BA with concentration in Life Sciences, Economics, or Business; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 – 15 years (w/o Masters) or 8 – 12 years (with Master’s) of relevant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
- Required 5+ years of hands on, in-depth understanding of secondary data sources.
The base salary range for this role is $192,364 to $240,454. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state.
Confidential Data: All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential.
Compliance: Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures.
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