Genentech · 1 week ago
Director, Healthcare Market (HD), Rare Disease West Region
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$210K/yr - $390K/yr
8+ years expGenentech is a dedicated company focused on improving health outcomes for patients. They are seeking a Director, Healthcare Market to lead a cross-functional team supporting patients and caregivers in the rare disease community, ensuring compliance in addressing clinical and access questions.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Deeply understand the unique needs of each rare disease customer in their pursuit of improved patient outcomes. The RD HD leads their team to support brand goals and targets by working closely with key business partners such as Brand Marketing, Sales Operations, Specialty Pharmacies and Commercial Training & Development, and Access Solutions among others
Execute short-term priorities and strategic vision in the local ecosystem engaging in partnerships that improve the customer experience, improve patient outcomes and deliver on business opportunities for Genentech. Contribute to national therapeutic area strategies through sharing local insights and priorities
Lead the development and execution of customer account planning for target account(s) to deliver maximum impact opportunities. The RD HD is a patient and community-facing role from both a player and coach perspective. Coaching to compliance for the unique rare disease roles that operate with specialized role guidance is a critical component of the RD HD role
Build, lead and motivate a diverse team of people with deep functional and therapeutic area expertise. With the ecosystem leadership team, harness the collective expertise of the ecosystem team to engage effectively and compliantly across the ecosystem. Create and foster a culture that enables and requires employees at all levels to live our Operating Principles in all aspects of their work
The RD HD could have portfolio account management and/or payer responsibilities based on the needs of the ecosystem. Would be assessed on a case-by-case basis and will be determined by what’s best for the customers and the patients we serve
Experience representing the organization at weekend conferences and community events across the region; frequent weekend availability is required to align with the unique scheduling needs of the rare disease community
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree; MBA or other related graduate-level degree is preferred
Average of 8 or more years' work experience
A minimum of 3 years' previous field management experience, rare disease preferred, as well as leading cross functional teams including access & reimbursement and patient facing teams preferred
Previous account management or alliance/partnership management experience, including developing and implementing account plans for various health ecosystem players (e.g., health system or hospital), is a strong plus
Previous cross-functional industry experience in commercial life sciences (pharma or biotechnology) or related industry engaging with key healthcare ecosystem players (e.g., payers, health systems), is required
Proven track record for consistently meeting or exceeding financial and/or other quantitative targets, as well as qualitative goals
Previous direct to patient, clinical education or rare genetic disease experience strongly valued
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact
In addition to passing Genentech's background screening, the employee must submit to and pass additional background screening as required by some institutions and health facility sales accounts (additional screening requests may include but are not limited to background checks, immunization, TB, HIV, hepatitis, and drug screening)
Business travel, by air or car, is regularly required, weekend work with patient groups is regularly required
Complies with all laws, regulations, policies and procedures that govern the conduct of Genentech activities
Preferred
MBA or other related graduate-level degree
3 years' previous field management experience, rare disease preferred
Leading cross functional teams including access & reimbursement and patient facing teams preferred
Company
Genentech
Genentech is a biotechnology research company that specializes in genetic testing and personalized medicines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2009-03-26Acquired
1999-07-20IPO
1976-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Ashley Magargee
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Laird
Vice President, Global MSAT Drug Substance Biologics Technology and Commercial Products Support
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