Director, Access, Affordability Strategy & Execution

Why Patients Need You

Pfizer’s U.S. migraine portfolio consists of two, complimentary, treatments – NURTEC ODT and Zavzpret. NURTEC ODT is the first and only FDA approved oral CGRP receptor antagonist that treats both acute and preventive migraine. NURTEC ODT has the opportunity to change the paradigm in migraine treatment and potentially establish a new standard of care. Zavzpret is the first and only FDA approved, CGRP receptor antagonist nasal spray, that is designed to provide patients fast relief from a migraine attack with just one spray.

Over 40 million patients in the U.S. currently suffer from migraine but less than 25% seek care. About 1.2 million migraine patients visit the ER per year and almost 80% of them never sought care from a community HCP before going to the ED. Migraine creates a significant economic burden to the U.S. healthcare system, costing over $78B annually.

Pfizer has made significant investments in excess of $500M in the migraine portfolio. Nurtec ODT has been identified as a priority blockbuster product that will need to deliver 50% growth in the coming year within a very competitive market.

What You Will Achieve

The Director of Access, Affordability Strategy & Execution role that will lead/manage the access and affordability strategies and execution to support the organization’s expectations of this franchise.

How You Will Achieve It

• Leading the development of access and affordability-related strategies and tactics, in partnership with Specialty Access Solutions (SAS), U.S. Market Access (USMA), and other Pfizer cross-functional colleagues for the Migraine portfolio.
• Partner with USMA, Access and Affordability Marketing, Field Access Teams, Field Payer Solutions and other relevant internal stakeholders to identify opportunities to develop and/or optimize HCP and patient understanding of market access including the insurance approval and appeals process.
• Collaborate with U.S. Market Access Team to understand individual payer access strategies for Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid and manage the impact to patient access and affordability strategies and tactics.
• Collaborate regularly with Finance to manage forecast, GTN and overall financial impact of reimbursement strategy decisions.
• Work with Market Shaping and Development team to understand needed market access strategies to support market shaping and expansion initiatives.
• Understand and anticipate the implications of changing market dynamics.
• Continually track and optimize copay offer terms, pharmacy buy down program business rules, balancing Rx abandonment with financial.
• Conduct periodic competitive assessments of competitive affordability programs, patient OOP cost and actions needed to stay competitive in-patient affordability landscape.
• Partner with SAS on the management and optimization of HUB program.
• Identify opportunities and implementing strategies in reducing access and affordability operational expenses.
  
  

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 10+ years of pharmaceutical experience.
• In-depth knowledge of the U.S. payer landscape and reimbursement processes required.
• Knowledge of hubs, co-pay and patient services programs preferred.
• Knowledge of contracting implications on patient access and affordability.
• Ability to understand customer needs, extract key insights, and translate these into meaningful strategies and in market results.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, ability to mobilize key stakeholders and engage senior leadership.
• Demonstrated success in maintaining productive/collaborative relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Excellent negotiation and decision-making skills
• Enthusiasm and self-motivation are essential.
  
  

Nice-to-Have

• MBA preferred.
  
  

Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply: July 23, 2024.
• Geography includes: USA - NY & PA.
• Eligible for Relocation Package - NO.
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise.
  
  

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.

Non-standard Work Schedule, Travel Or Environment Requirements

May require travel to attend meetings and conferences.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $161,600.00 to $269,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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