This is what you will do: 

The Head of Strategic Initiatives & Operations will report into the VP of US Value and Access. This position is responsible for owning initiatives that require cross-functional, above brand coordination, both internal and external to the US Value and Access organization. 

This role is based at Alexion’s Boston headquarters. 

You will be responsible for: 

• Create executive-level narratives and recommendations for senior leadership endorsement and cross-functional alignment of key priorities 

• Leading or setting up task forces to take on strategic initiatives, such as AI initiatives, launch ways of working, business review, etc. 

• Assessing and informing the market access organization of new capabilities / innovation that can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the US Value and Access organization 

• Leads in the impact modeling of environmental shifts and marketplace dynamics on the Alexion portfolio of medicines 

• Acting as the market access lead on cross-functional initiatives with teams outside of the US Value and Access organization (e.g. Strategic Account Leads, sales organization, Patient Services, BOCE, etc.) 

• Ensure effective governance process and organize major meeting schedule for Market Access team 

• Co-lead with VP Market Access development of annual operating plan (focus on FTE and project spend) 

• Lead all market access-wide internal meetings, training and compliance initiatives  

• Manage market access budget activities including working closely with Finance  

• Identify interdependencies and connections between departments and ensure integrated end-to-end visibility and alignment. 

You will need to have: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field 

• 10+ years of related and/or transferable experience in a biotech or pharma company 

• Ability to complete quantitative and qualitative analyses of complex business proposals 

• Strong understanding of relevant U.S. regulations and policies  

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex business challenges and data-driven recommendations to senior leaders 

• Knowledge of the US market access landscape as well as subject matter expertise of Market Access organizations 

We would prefer you to have: 

• MBA or other advanced degree 

• Must have project management experience and excellent analytical, strategic thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills 

• Expresses industry knowledge and acumen including Rare Disease experience 

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams 

• Ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment 

• Must exhibit strong leadership skills 

• Advanced computer skills (Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Project) 

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