Apellis Pharmaceuticals · 3 months ago
Vice President, Value, Access and Policy
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$312K/yr - $468K/yr
15+ years expApellis is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing life-changing therapies for challenging diseases. The VP, U.S. Value, Access & Policy will oversee a cross-functional team responsible for payer and provider access strategy, policy insights, strategic pricing, and contract operations, playing a key role in upcoming product launches.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction to existing cross-functional members of the Value, Access & Policy group
Be a strategic thinker, while knowing how to tactically and operationally implement the strategy in both the payers as well as trade/distribution channels
Possess specialty pharmacy, expert level buy and bill coverage and reimbursement background and knowledge
Build and lead the teams, processes, and outside partnerships (i.e. specialty pharmacies, distribution partners) that best allows for a positive patient journey when on boarding with Apellis products
Oversee the development of appropriate metrics and processes for monitoring and analyzing data from our vendor partners (specialty pharmacy, specialty distributors, etc.)
Coach, mentor and develop direct reports as well as cross-functional members of the team (dotted line reports)
Monitor and measure customer feedback, internal performance data and market needs, and act quickly to challenges, while also planning proactively to improve process and the overall patient journey
Effectively work with cross functional teams, Marketing, Account Directors, Medical Affairs, Community Liaison team, Key Customer Manager team as well as various levels of leadership
Ensure field teams are appropriately educated and work collaboratively with the patient support model, patient programs and resources available for HCPS, patients and caregivers
Collaborate with Legal and Compliance stakeholders to ensure compliant development and execution of patient services
Know and understand the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and work with cross-functional partners (including the Executive Committee, outside counsel, and the Board of Directors) to understand and implement strategies that benefit Apellis products and patient access to novel products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 15+ years overall experience with a minimum of 3 years' experience at the VP leadership level related to leading and managing market access teams and responsibilities; additional commercial experience a plus (marketing, sales, patient services, trade, business development)
Experience in working with a commercial organization focused on building a go-to-market model and/or launching multiple products
Prior leadership roles need to be in ‘player-coach' setting, building programs and processes alongside the team
Must have a general management mindset and is able to lead a team through ambiguity
Senior level developed leadership skills and general management mind-set are a must with proven ability of influencing the organizations understanding of what processes and requirements are needed both short and long term, building while also executing
Is willing and able to challenge the status quo, finding new ways to help the organization to be successful and consistently pushing him/herself and their teams to think differently
Positive track record of leading and executing processes for the field-based organization(s)
Willingness to roll-up his/her sleeves; not dependent on support staff
Operates with a high sense of urgency and can be agile to meet organizational needs quickly
Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills
Demonstrated ability to work with little or no supervision, but with the good judgment to know when to involve others or ask for guidance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to structure reports and presentations in a logical and clear manner to senior leadership team in the US and corporate senior management team
Strong interpersonal organizational and analytical skills with the ability to model business opportunities and proposals and present in PowerPoint associated, clearly identifying assumptions, benefits and risks to patient access to Apellis products and services
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with strong attention to detail in a business with changing priorities
Meticulous approach to documentation with high focus on level of accuracy
Must be able to handle highly sensitive and confidential information. Discretion is of utmost importance
Demonstrated ability to set an example and maintain a positive culture and environment for company
Excellent computer skills required including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Advanced level of Microsoft Excel is preferred
Compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and processes
Ability to travel/work at the Company's headquarters 3 days a week
Benefits
401(k) plan with company match
Inclusive family building benefits
Flexible time off
Summer and winter shutdowns
Paid family leave
Disability and life insurance
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Company
Apellis Pharmaceuticals
Apellis Pharmaceuticals focuses on developing novel therapeutics and drug delivery technologies to address chronic inflammatory diseases.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (11)
2024 (6)
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2022 (8)
2021 (7)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$919.6MKey Investors
Swedish Orphan BiovitrumSixth StreetNorthern Star Partners
2025-06-01Post Ipo Debt· $275M
2024-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $475M
2022-04-14Post Ipo Equity· $1.07M
Leadership Team
Cedric Francois
Co-Founder and CEO
Caroline Baumal
Chief Medical Officer
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