The Director, National Medicaid, South Central Regional Accounts will be responsible for leading Medicaid strategy on a national level and leading and managing small key regional payer accounts to ensure favorable formulary status, overseeing all aspects of payer engagement and negotiations for their respective accounts aligned to Galderma's broader market access strategy. Strong business acumen and relationships with key senior stakeholders at these regional payers will be critical for success in this role.

The position is a field-based role supporting South Central Regional Accounts, requiring travel to customers and Galderma HQ. Preferred: candidates living in the territory.

This newly created position is a vital and strategic role within our growing market access team. As a key member of the market access team, you will actively monitor payer, IDN, policy, competitor, market conditions and contract performance via payer segmentation to inform critical decisions and shape future access strategies. This role is primarily focused on the preparation for the launch of Galderma's first-in-class specialty biologic treatment, for atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis.

Specifically, you will engage with key decision makers on clinical effectiveness, formulary, health and technology assessments, communicating the value of Galderma's products through pharmacoeconomic models, outcomes tools, and measures beyond randomized controlled trials (e.g., productivity, medical costs, etc.). You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and pull through market access strategies, gathering key insights in the field to inform business planning.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement strategies and tactics to support formulary coverage and reimbursement (payment, and patient access) with Medicaid Buying Pools, regional payers and assigned Medicaid States
• Drive brand growth through strategies designed to maintain or improve brand formulary access
• Build relationships with and implement market access strategies with key regional payers
• Deliver value proposition and educate regional payer stakeholders on product and economic benefit, demonstrating deep, comprehensive understanding of the targeted disease states
• Coordinate and communicate with other commercial functions (e.g., marketing, sales, etc.) to ensure all market access needs are met across the organization within the region
• Develop and lead the implementation of account-specific business plans while collaborating closely with legal/compliance and other market access colleagues on contract negotiations
• Serves as a strategic partner to other market access partners, sharing business insights on accounts and market trends
• Inform and advise brand and sales leadership on key updates in the payer landscape
• Proactively identify and resolve any potential issues and challenges in collaboration with cross-functional partners
• Collaborate with cross functional colleagues to pull through processes, policies, and protocols that have been established by payers
• Assist in training field partners on payer knowledge and formulary/processes for reimbursement
• Ensure all activities are consistent with all regulations, laws, and company's compliance policies

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience

• Master's, PharmD, MBA degree + 5 years - OR - Bachelor's degree + 8 years of prior experience in the biotech / pharma / payer industry with a focus on payer account management and/or health systems
• Prior experience working with Medicaid Pools, payers, national and/or regional health plans, state and local governments, and/or PBMs
• Demonstrated strategic influencing, communication, cross-functional, and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated track record of account planning, business planning, unstructured problem solving, and contracting skills
• Strong understanding of the US payer and channel landscape, as well as market access models (e.g., budget impact and cost effectiveness models)
• Technical proficiency of U.S. drug reimbursement and access (e.g., coverage, coding and payment) is required
• Travel requirements: ability to travel up to 50% as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Works effectively in a team-based organization, collaborates cross-functionally, and builds alignment around key objectives at all levels
• Strategic planning, execution, and project-management along with excellent analytical and communication skills is required
• Ability to partner closely with market access strategy, payer marketing, and other field and home office roles across the organization to drive preferred access and coverage at payer accounts
• Executive presence and the ability to interact and negotiate with senior stakeholders at payer accounts

About the Compensation:

The base salary range for this role is determined based on several factors. These include but are not limited to job accountabilities; skill sets; experience and training; certifications; work location; competitive market rates and other business needs. At Galderma, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on a unique combination of factors for each role. A reasonable estimate of the hiring range for this role is $204,000 - $255,000.

In addition to base salary, we provide an opportunity to participate in an annual short-term incentive program that is based on corporate performance with a multiplier focused on individual performance. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program including health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, a generous paid time off policy, hybrid work schedules and more.

What We Offer in Return

You will be part of an organization that genuinely values and embraces diversity and inclusion. We believe that reflecting the diverse perspectives of our customers leads to stronger, more meaningful outcomes.

Next Steps

• If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager
• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team