Merck
US Director, Payor & Access Strategy Lead, Medical Affairs Health Systems
Merck, Pierre, South Dakota, United States, 57501
Overview
The US Director, Payor & Access Strategy Lead, Medical Affairs (PASL) is responsible for regional Field Medical (FM) strategy, training, and prioritization of the Value & Implementation (V&I) plan for USMA Health Systems (HS). The DPASL for health systems is an impactful member of US Medical Affairs (USMA) functional teams, US Regional Medical Affairs Teams (RMAT), US Value Teams (VT), and Field Leadership teams. The US DPASL drives US HS strategic excellence and optimizes HS Field Team readiness in support of clinical and pharmacoeconomic scientific exchange aligned to Global V&I plan priorities. This is a regionally based position (US) in our company’s Research and Development (R&D) division. Responsibilities
Responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, control, and execution of HS strategy while remaining aligned to global medical and commercial strategy, commitments, and goals. Leads the US HS integrated Field Medical (FM) plan process in collaboration with US HS Executive Director (US HS ED), US HS Senior PASL, US HS Team Leads, and Global Scientific Content - Health Systems (GSC-HS) team members
Possesses relevant medical affairs and FM or clinical experience to guide and direct FM HS strategy in alignment with organizational priorities and unmet needs
Collects, analyzes, and communicates scientific insights from US HS Medical Affairs Director (MAD) field engagements to inform company strategies across our Research and Development Division/Value & Implementation, which includes GMSA and Outcomes Research (OR), and Commercial; develops listening priorities and updates them quarterly
Serves as US Health Systems interface between GMSA, Commercial, and other relevant headquarters (HQ) functions and the US HS MAD field team
Identifies and prioritizes US HS field resources, training needs, and activities across the portfolio, in collaboration with the GSC-HS directors, to optimize HS MAD field team readiness
Collaborates with key stakeholders to define/implement strategic congress priorities for US HS and coordinates planning of HS MAD activities at key scientific congresses
Continuously scans the healthcare environment and quality landscape to analyze emerging trends in the therapeutic and competitive landscape, in addition to market access to optimize US Field HS Team capabilities
Represents USMA HS, in partnership with GMSA, in Expert Input Forums or Advisory Boards, as needed
Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience
Minimum Advanced healthcare/science degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD)
5+ years of prior pharmaceutical industry experience, (preferably Field Medical experience or equivalent biotech/pharmaceutical/Medical Affairs strategy experience)
OR 5+ years of experience working in quality/managed care, with demonstrated scientific acumen OR equivalent
Demonstrated ability to create and implement a strategic roadmap
Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, and results-oriented project management skills
Thorough knowledge of clinical medicine, US healthcare delivery system structure and function, pharmaco-economics, population health management, quality management, value-based payment, and healthcare delivery policy and trends
Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a complex, matrixed environment (promoting inclusion, maintaining trust, and respecting others)
Ability to network and partner with important internal and external stakeholders, including cross functional teams, scientific leaders, and key decision makers
Knowledge of national and society treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and its external stakeholder environment
Preferred Prior experience leading complex projects with demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and function in a fast-paced environment
Formal training in pharmaco-economics/outcomes research
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit the EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement documents. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. U.S. Hybrid Work Model: Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, with Friday remote, unless business critical tasks require on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to field-based positions or other specified exceptions. The salary range for this role is $187,000.00 - $294,400.00, with individual compensation determined by factors including education, qualifications, experience, and location. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. More information about benefits is available. This role may require travel up to 25%. Travel Requirements: 25% Shaping and applying the job posting end date: The job posting is effective until the listed end date; please apply before the end date. Requisition ID: R366106
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The US Director, Payor & Access Strategy Lead, Medical Affairs (PASL) is responsible for regional Field Medical (FM) strategy, training, and prioritization of the Value & Implementation (V&I) plan for USMA Health Systems (HS). The DPASL for health systems is an impactful member of US Medical Affairs (USMA) functional teams, US Regional Medical Affairs Teams (RMAT), US Value Teams (VT), and Field Leadership teams. The US DPASL drives US HS strategic excellence and optimizes HS Field Team readiness in support of clinical and pharmacoeconomic scientific exchange aligned to Global V&I plan priorities. This is a regionally based position (US) in our company’s Research and Development (R&D) division. Responsibilities
Responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, control, and execution of HS strategy while remaining aligned to global medical and commercial strategy, commitments, and goals. Leads the US HS integrated Field Medical (FM) plan process in collaboration with US HS Executive Director (US HS ED), US HS Senior PASL, US HS Team Leads, and Global Scientific Content - Health Systems (GSC-HS) team members
Possesses relevant medical affairs and FM or clinical experience to guide and direct FM HS strategy in alignment with organizational priorities and unmet needs
Collects, analyzes, and communicates scientific insights from US HS Medical Affairs Director (MAD) field engagements to inform company strategies across our Research and Development Division/Value & Implementation, which includes GMSA and Outcomes Research (OR), and Commercial; develops listening priorities and updates them quarterly
Serves as US Health Systems interface between GMSA, Commercial, and other relevant headquarters (HQ) functions and the US HS MAD field team
Identifies and prioritizes US HS field resources, training needs, and activities across the portfolio, in collaboration with the GSC-HS directors, to optimize HS MAD field team readiness
Collaborates with key stakeholders to define/implement strategic congress priorities for US HS and coordinates planning of HS MAD activities at key scientific congresses
Continuously scans the healthcare environment and quality landscape to analyze emerging trends in the therapeutic and competitive landscape, in addition to market access to optimize US Field HS Team capabilities
Represents USMA HS, in partnership with GMSA, in Expert Input Forums or Advisory Boards, as needed
Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience
Minimum Advanced healthcare/science degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD)
5+ years of prior pharmaceutical industry experience, (preferably Field Medical experience or equivalent biotech/pharmaceutical/Medical Affairs strategy experience)
OR 5+ years of experience working in quality/managed care, with demonstrated scientific acumen OR equivalent
Demonstrated ability to create and implement a strategic roadmap
Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, and results-oriented project management skills
Thorough knowledge of clinical medicine, US healthcare delivery system structure and function, pharmaco-economics, population health management, quality management, value-based payment, and healthcare delivery policy and trends
Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a complex, matrixed environment (promoting inclusion, maintaining trust, and respecting others)
Ability to network and partner with important internal and external stakeholders, including cross functional teams, scientific leaders, and key decision makers
Knowledge of national and society treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and its external stakeholder environment
Preferred Prior experience leading complex projects with demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and function in a fast-paced environment
Formal training in pharmaco-economics/outcomes research
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit the EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement documents. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. U.S. Hybrid Work Model: Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, with Friday remote, unless business critical tasks require on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to field-based positions or other specified exceptions. The salary range for this role is $187,000.00 - $294,400.00, with individual compensation determined by factors including education, qualifications, experience, and location. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. More information about benefits is available. This role may require travel up to 25%. Travel Requirements: 25% Shaping and applying the job posting end date: The job posting is effective until the listed end date; please apply before the end date. Requisition ID: R366106
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