Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company · 1 month ago
Director, US Payer Strategy
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$177K/yr - $336K/yr
10+ years expAbbVie is committed to delivering innovative medicines and solutions, and they are seeking a Director for US Payer Strategy. This role involves securing patient access to the company's portfolio by leading payer strategy, analyzing market trends, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure effective market access solutions.
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Responsibilities
Provide overarching leadership and direction for Payer strategy, inclusive of Pricing, Access Value Proposition, financial Plan/LBE/LRP and resource investment for toxins
Encompass a “One AbbVie” mindset and perspective in all strategies
Set tone and priorities for scale and scope of accountability
Influence and persuade across multiple external and internal constituents (stakeholders and partners)
Lead and develop direct, indirect, and cross-business teams
Infuse AbbVie Ways of Working and Talent Philosophy in day-to-day leadership and management of the business
Coach effectively and efficiently to create high-performing teams and elevate team’s marketing skills and knowledge
Lead Market Access portion of the yearly financial planning process, LBE’s and LRP’s, incorporating latest contract negotiations / strategies
Ensure impacts to other channels such as government pricing are incorporated, as needed
Act as SME from a Market Access perspective for 340B, accumulator and maximizer programs, IRA implementation and provide input for cross functional recommendations on strategies and tactics to address these programs
Utilize research and insights to scenario plan, segment stakeholders, innovate, optimize investment, and formulate the channel access and pricing strategies across a diverse set of stakeholders, landscapes and at different points in product life cycles
Formulate and adjust channel business plans and actions to achieve business objectives and goals, including financial, constituents and market results based on objective approach through analysis and segmentation of opportunities to achieve strategic access objectives for formulary penetration
Lead the understanding of USMA Channel fundamentals to extraordinary depth to catalyze systemic thinking and innovative access solutions across the portfolio
Establish close external and internal bridges to incorporate current and future product positioning and pricing into a comprehensive long-term view of access across channels
Participate with internal and external stakeholders to inform/influence product access
Effectively lead the transference of Channel knowledge throughout the organization (e.g. Brand Teams, Payer Marketing) to enable portfolio to be positioned for optimum access on a per channel basis
Act as the therapeutic SME to consult with Business Development to inform licensing and acquisition work in light of Channel dynamics and potential opportunity
Create customer connections in collaboration with Account Management Teams to influence their POV and to create synergy with AbbVie position on future view and approaches to the market
Work effectively with multiple cross-functional and Market Access stakeholders including HEOR, Medical, Regulatory, Brand Leadership, Patient Services, Finance, Trade, Account Management teams, Employer, Population Health, Pipeline Development, and Strategy to assimilate leading insights to ensure brands successfully incorporate planning, positioning and strategy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Minimum of 10 years of Pharmaceutical Market Access, Healthcare or Policy experience
Cross-functional and/or similar experiences including field sales, finance, regulatory, research & development, HEOR, Business Development and other relevant business functions
Demonstrate high proficiency of the whole and the component parts of the Marketing skills framework: Insights, Segmentation, Positioning, Value Proposition, Business Model Innovation, Creative Development, and Investment Optimization
Optimistic, inquisitive, and able to drive results independently
Strong communication skills, demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, and ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across company functions
Knowledge of the US access, reimbursement, and pricing landscape for pharmaceutical products (both Pharmacy and Medical reimbursement). Includes awareness of commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, other government, and specialty segments
Experience with pharmaceutical marketing principles and practices, including a demonstrated ability to develop strategic plans, conduct and interpret market research, and understand the regulatory environment
Managed markets / market access experience, including experience working within non-pharma manufacture Healthcare Organizations (eg. Pharmacy (Specialty/Retail), HealthPlan, PBM, Hospital, etc.)
Preferred
Advanced Degree/Masters in related healthcare field desirable
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Company
Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (16)
2021 (14)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nicole Mowad-Nassar
Senior Vice President, AbbVie and President, Global Allergan Aesthetics
Recent News
2025-12-04
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