Cogent Biosciences
Senior Director, Payer Accounts
Cogent Biosciences, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02254
Cogent Biosciences is a publicly traded biotechnology company dedicated to developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases. By leveraging validated biology and a rational drug discovery approach, Cogent aims to create real solutions that address the underlying drivers of disease and offer meaningful hope to patients.
The company’s lead therapeutic candidate, bezuclastinib, is a highly selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor designed to potently target KIT D816V and other mutations in KIT exon 17. These mutations are known drivers of systemic mastocytosis (SM) and advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) - both serious conditions driven by oncogenic KIT signaling.
Through its commitment to precision medicine and targeted innovation, Cogent Biosciences is working to transform the treatment landscape for patients with serious and underserved diseases. By leveraging validated biology and a rational drug discovery approach, Cogent aims to create real solutions that address the underlying drivers of disease.
The Role
The Senior Director, Payer Accounts is a field-based position responsible for managing a team of Account Directors focused on gaining and maintaining broad coverage and access for Cogent’s products. This individual will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including regional payers, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), MACs and state Medicaid agencies. Responsibilities
Lead payer team to develop and implement strategies to maximize product access. Establish and maintain relationships with key decision makers, including medical and pharmacy directors. Negotiate and execute contracts with assigned targeted accounts, help provide access for clinical and/or economic discussions. Ability to articulate the value proposition of Cogent’s products to appropriate customers. Collaborate and align on pricing & contracting strategies, HEOR evidence generation plans and payer marketing initiatives. Work with multiple stakeholders across internal divisions (Sales, Contract & Pricing, Medical, Trade, Legal/Compliance and Marketing) and serve as the main point of contact for account and decision making. Formulate, implement, and regularly assess business plan with internal team members to achieve business objectives and utilize all available resources to maximize product & patient access. Adhere to relevant regulatory and compliance guidelines and Company policies. Attend and participate in meetings and/or conferences as requested by management. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or other advanced degree preferred. 10-12+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience with at least 8 in market access account management and/or leadership. Demonstrated success in engaging with US Payers, including PBM’s, state Medicaid agencies etc. Strong abilities in communication and presentation skills. Skilled in strategic thinking, leadership negotiation and relationship management. Ability to travel up to 50%. Salary Range: $240,000 - $280,000. Target Bonus: 25%. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to have a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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The Senior Director, Payer Accounts is a field-based position responsible for managing a team of Account Directors focused on gaining and maintaining broad coverage and access for Cogent’s products. This individual will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including regional payers, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), MACs and state Medicaid agencies. Responsibilities
Lead payer team to develop and implement strategies to maximize product access. Establish and maintain relationships with key decision makers, including medical and pharmacy directors. Negotiate and execute contracts with assigned targeted accounts, help provide access for clinical and/or economic discussions. Ability to articulate the value proposition of Cogent’s products to appropriate customers. Collaborate and align on pricing & contracting strategies, HEOR evidence generation plans and payer marketing initiatives. Work with multiple stakeholders across internal divisions (Sales, Contract & Pricing, Medical, Trade, Legal/Compliance and Marketing) and serve as the main point of contact for account and decision making. Formulate, implement, and regularly assess business plan with internal team members to achieve business objectives and utilize all available resources to maximize product & patient access. Adhere to relevant regulatory and compliance guidelines and Company policies. Attend and participate in meetings and/or conferences as requested by management. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or other advanced degree preferred. 10-12+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience with at least 8 in market access account management and/or leadership. Demonstrated success in engaging with US Payers, including PBM’s, state Medicaid agencies etc. Strong abilities in communication and presentation skills. Skilled in strategic thinking, leadership negotiation and relationship management. Ability to travel up to 50%. Salary Range: $240,000 - $280,000. Target Bonus: 25%. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to have a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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