Director, Market Access at Neurocrine Biosciences in San Diego, California

Job Description:

Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve patient suffering and enhance lives.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciencesis a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with 28 years of experience discovering and developing life-changing treatments for people with serious, challenging and under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, with three pivotal and five mid-stage clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. Headquartered inSan Diego,Neurocrine Biosciencesspecializes in targeting and interrupting disease-causing mechanisms involving the interconnected pathways of the nervous and endocrine systems. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

Leads the Marketing Access Marketing team to develop payer and access strategies designed to secure optimal coverage, communication of coverage policies/process, and support regional patient access for Neurocrine's portfolio. Responsible for leading the planning and execution of specific Market Access promotional activities and tactics, including facilitating vendor contracts and managing project budgets, field-based market access training, tools, and resource development. These efforts will require cross-functional coordination to ensure alignment with Marketing, Sales, National Accounts, HEOR/Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and external customers.

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Your Contributions (include, but not limited to):

• Leading the development of US market access strategies including identifying key issues and opportunities, critical success factors and market access strategies, key tactical programs and product positioning / messaging with payers, in-office Access related messaging, Integrated Delivery Network/Key Providers systems of care materials




• Develop strategy, programs and collateral to support education of physicians/physician staff/practices on matters related to reimbursement and market access




• Co-lead the cross-functional teams (including, Market Access, Sales, Marketing, Legal, Finance, Commercial Operations) to design, develop and execute comprehensive Pharmacy network strategies to achieve company goals




• Support annual commercial brand planning activities relating to Market Access including deliverables and budget requests




• In collaboration with broader Market Access team and. where appropriate HEOR/Medical Affairs, develop annual Market Access strategic and tactical plan, including identification of key issues and opportunities, strategies and critical success factors, tactics/materials, ROI, and budget




• Identify market Access market research needs, align on market research plans with Market Research team and/or identified vendors to translate findings into access and commercial strategies




• Evaluate market access performance against budget to ensure a cost-effective allocation of resources and appropriate management reporting, implementing metrics to evaluate use and impact of materials created




• Ensures that all actions, and those of the team, both internally and through vendors working on Neurocrine's behalf, follow all laws, regulations, policies and demonstrate company values




• Oversee development of Market Access materials aimed at sales team education




• Works with the Corporate Account Director team, Sales and Marketing to develop pull-through programs




• Partner with Legal and Compliance to ensure that all programs are consistent with the latest laws, guidance, and corporate policies




• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in marketing, business, health policy, scientific or related field and15+ years of relevant experience in payer marketing, access, managed markets, market development, and/or account management experience in a US pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical organization. Extensive previous managerial experiences also required. Experience in CNS, rare disease, and pharmacy benefit products is ideal. Experience in product launches and with products in limited distribution model strongly preferred OR




• Master's degree in health policy, scientific related field or MBA preferred and 13+ years of similar experience as noted above OR




• PhD in related field preferred and 10+ years of similar experience as noted above




• Demonstrated capabilities in the areas of strategic thinking, initiative, problem solving and creativity with experience effectively applying those skills to product positioning and messaging




• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the drug development, regulatory review and commercialization processes for specialty products, including limited distribution




• Able to maintain a consistent focus in an ever changing environment ensuring strategic alignment for commercial success




• Track record of successfully defining market issues and opportunities and developing successful Market Access marketing campaigns




• Able to effectively represent the commercial perspective during Medical/Regulatory/Legal review of promotional/external facing materials with expertise using Veeva Vault Promo materials




• Consistently demonstrates enthusiasm, confidence, and the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, as well as prioritizes effectively to meet individual, team and company goals




• Recognized as an internal thought leader with extensive technical and business expertise within a strategic organization




• Applies in-depth knowledge of own function, business / commercial / scientific expertise to solve critical issues successfully and innovatively




• Evaluates key business / scientific challenges and completes complex, ambiguous initiatives having cross-functional impact




• Superior interpersonal skills, ability to understand perspectives, and effectively bridge significant differences across functional organizations, across cultural differences, and among executives




• Strong team-orientation with the ability to influence, lead, negotiate and work effectively at all levels in a matrixed and multi-cultural environment




• Highly communicative and maintains transparency both internally and externally




• Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deliverables




• Effective, confident, and inspiring leadership skills




• Excellent verbal and written communication; presentation skills are required along with strong project and process management capabilities

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.

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