Associate Director, Market Access Strategy - Liver Portfolio

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
 

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
 

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Market Access Strategy & Planning

• Lead cross-functional access planning aligned with brand strategy and portfolio objectives.

• Develop and execute market access strategies for the liver portfolio, including supporting pricing, reimbursement, and access planning.

• Assess evolving payer, competitive, and policy landscapes to identify risks and opportunities.

• Monitor payer trends and develop actionable strategic recommendations.

• Support processes enabling brand teams to integrate payer insights into brand planning.

• Ensure that the local Market Access activities comply with regulatory agencies, public policies/guidelines, and with corporate policies and procedures

Value Demonstration & Evidence Marketing

• Lead the development of payer communication strategy and value tools.

• Translate clinical and economic data into compelling payer value propositions.

• Partner with HEOR and Medical Affairs to define evidence needs and support evidence generation plans.

• Partner with CL&D to support Account Management training and payer communication.

Payer Engagement & Insights

• Strategically support multi-level payer engagement strategies for large integrated customers.

• Maintain an always up-to date understanding of local payer needs and monitor the future competitive/ regulatory/ pricing landscape in order to proactively adapt company strategy to emerging trends in the reimbursement and drug pricing landscape.

• Analyze payer trends and coverage decisions to inform brand and portfolio strategy.

• Understand customer motivations and incorporate insights into strategic planning.

• Understanding of regulatory environment including programs designed to educate payers on drug safety and appropriate use of Pre-approval Information Exchange and FDAMA 114.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate across Brand Teams, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Account Management Finance, Market Research, Legal, Government Affairs, and other functional teams, to develop strategies that reflect all relevant current and projected market dynamics.

• Serve as a liaison across HQ and field-based teams to streamline communication.

• Support special initiatives such as data partnerships and population-based programs.

Role Expectations 

• Ability to prioritize tasks, and organize and manage multiple projects while maintaining an understanding of national and global perspectives and objectives

• Ability to take initiative, work within existing management structure, and to consistently deliver high-quality work products

• Communicate frequently and effectively with manager and other identified stakeholders/team members

• Produce well-written Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel spreadsheets that communicate key points in a clear and concise format

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years’ Experience

OR

Masters' Degree and Eight Years’ Experience

OR

PhD and Two Years’ Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, health economics, public health, business, or related field.

• Strong track-record with 8+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience in Market Access, payer strategy, HEOR, pricing, or reimbursement.

• Strong understanding of U.S. payer systems and coverage/reimbursement dynamics.

• Demonstrated strategic thinking and communication excellence.

• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams without authority.

• Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, MS HEOR).

• Experience in liver diseases or related therapeutic areas.

• Experience with pipeline planning and launch preparedness.

• 10% travel required

• Foster City based

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations, and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop, and realize their purpose.

• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

 

The salary range for this position is: $195,670.00 - $253,220.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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