McKesson · 19 hours ago
Director, Advanced Cellular Therapies (Payer Strategy)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$147K/yr - $244K/yr
10+ years expMcKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. The Advanced Therapy & Payer Strategy Director is responsible for building tailored payer strategies and driving contracting efforts to expand access and reimbursement of advanced therapies in the community setting.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareInformation TechnologyPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Assess market dynamics and collaborate with practices and managed care teams to craft practice-specific payer strategies
Lead development of scalable models for community-based advanced therapy programs
Identify and prioritize opportunities to establish innovative payment models
Direct payer contracting efforts for general practice services and advanced therapies, ensuring sustainable reimbursement
Mentor and develop team members to support payer contracting and development of payer strategies
Serve as a strategic liaison between providers, payers, and internal teams
Represent the organization in payer strategy forums and advisory councils
Develop toolkits, dashboards, and playbooks to support practice execution of payer strategies
Partner with finance, pharmacy, legal, and compliance teams to align on contracting and operational models
Qualification
Required
Degree or equivalent and typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience. Less years required if has relevant Master's or Doctorate qualifications
10+ years in managed care, community oncology leadership, ambulatory medical center or specialty healthcare services
5+ years of direct experience in cellular therapy or advanced therapy contracting
Demonstrated success in negotiating complex reimbursement contracts and designing novel payment solutions
Deep understanding of the healthcare continuum, including relationships among manufacturers, providers, payers, and patients
Familiarity with cell and gene therapy reimbursement, theranostics, and value-based care models
Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations (HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid)
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills; ability to influence across business units
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong presentation skills with compelling and clear visual and verbal messaging skills
Ability to work cross-functionally and lead through influence
Strong prioritization, time management and project management skills
Ability to manage complex issues, function independently, demonstrate flexibility, as well as the ability to work effectively with remote internal and external teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues related to payer relations and market challenges
Critical thinking, analytical, and research capabilities to drive execution
Preferred
MBA, MHA, or equivalent advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus
Long-term incentive opportunities
Company
McKesson
McKesson distributes medical supplies, information technology, and care management products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1994-11-18IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Tyler
CEO
Jim McAuliffe
CFO
Recent News
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