At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re passionate about the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we believe we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life.
We are seeking an Executive Director, US Patient Services for our Market Access Team. This leader will be responsible for crafting and delivering the strategy that ensures access and reimbursement through the AstraZeneca patient HUB, patient assistance programs, and our Field Reimbursement Teams. This role reports directly to the Senior Vice President, US Market Access, and is a key member of the US Market Access Leadership Team.
What You’ll Do:
- Own the development and execution of all patient services and field reimbursement strategies to ensure an optimal patient experience.
- Set the framework for access and service strategy formulation and drive the team in both thought leadership and overall execution of the strategy and related tactics.
- Direct field access team leaders and members to educate healthcare providers.
- Function as a member of the Market Access Leadership Team and provide management insights.
- Partner with all senior marketing and sales leaders to collaboratively develop effective patient and access services.
- Design and develop smart and lean processes to optimize the workflows of the team as well as optimal patient services and field reimbursement coverage strategies and assessment.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree; preferably in a relevant field (Marketing, Science, Economics or Finance).
- 10+ years of experience in healthcare, including a pharmaceutical company role.
- Prior leadership roles in Patient Services and Field Reimbursement.
- Understanding of market access, patient affordability solutions, and healthcare delivery.
- Analytical skills including problem solving, forecasting, contract development and financial modelling.
- Proven negotiation & relationship building skills.
- Proven ability to lead teams in a matrixed organization.
Preferred Requirements:
- An Advanced Degree (MA/MS/MBA) or equivalent experience is preferred.
- Detailed understanding of AZ business model with specific knowledge of brand team operation, brand planning, and sales model.
- Experience with both HCP and Consumer Marketing.
Are you ready to take ownership, step up and innovate in a company that’s growing at pace? Are you ready to make your mark on the healthcare ecosystem, the industry and business and, most meaningfully, our patients? If so, apply today and join us in our mission to change lives with our science!
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