Lead, Payer Marketing & Strategy, Global Rare Diseases

Chiesi Group

$184K — $225K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, including 5 years in market access or brand marketing.
  • Strong understanding of payer segments including Commercial, Medicaid, Medicare and Specialty Pharmacy data.
  • Direct experience in supporting Medical Benefit (Buy/Bill).
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey Market Access insights clearly.
  • Proven analytical and strategic thinking skills, along with creativity and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated success in developing market access tactics for US payers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement market access strategy for assigned brands.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Brand Marketing and Health Economics.
  • Support US HEOR/RWE strategy development across disease areas.
  • Monitor and manage marketing budgets for assigned brands.
  • Serve as a resource for US Market Access strategies and tactics.
  • Lead engagement with creative agencies for marketing materials.
  • Ensure access messages are integrated throughout Sales and Marketing efforts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare programs.
  • Work-life balance initiatives.
  • Robust relocation support.
  • Performance bonuses in addition to competitive salary.
  • Flexible working arrangements and remote work options.
  • Tax assistance services for foreign colleagues.
Full Job Description
Chiesi Global Rare Diseases

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases is a Chiesi Group's business unit established in February 2020 and focused on research, development and commercialization of treatments and patient support services for rare and ultra-rare disorders, many of whom have limited or no treatments available.

This unit is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a strong synergy with the headquarters in Parma.

Rare unit has a focus on research and product development for lysosomal storage diseases, rare hematology, ophthalmology disorders and rare immunodeficiencies. The unit is also a dedicated partner with global leaders in scientific research, patient advocacy and care. Discover more here.

Who we are looking for

This is what you will do

Reporting to the Head of Access Marketing, Strategy, & US HEOR for the Americas, this role will lead the development and implementation of Access strategy and develop tactical initiatives for the assigned Chiesi Rare Disease portfolio. The Lead will collaborate closely with the brand marketing teams and other cross functional partners, all in support of ensuring life-changing treatments remain accessible to the patients who need them. In the near term, this role will support and contribute to the success of a product portfolio in Chiesi Rare Disease - in the longer term, this role offers the opportunity to grow and develop as part of a highly experienced market access team for an exciting, growing company.

You'll be responsible for:

The Lead will contribute to company success by supporting the development of market access strategy, tactics, and marketing materials for the assigned portfolio. This role will also be critical in supporting Market Access team operations, including budgets, forecasts, payer/coverage data analysis, and project management.
  • Support the development of market access strategy, tactics and marketing materials as the market access lead for assigned brands.
  • Collaborate with partners from across the business, including Brand Marketing, Patient Services, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), Finance, Sales, Data/Analytics, and Global Market Access
  • Collaborate and support the development of the strategy for US HEOR/RWE across assigned disease areas within Chiesi Rare Disease Portfolio
  • Monitor spend and manage assigned payer marketing budget for brands, being a good steward of company resources
  • Be a resource on all things US Market Access - strategies, tactics, situation assessments, etc. - for our cross functional partners
  • Lead engagement with the creative agency partner(s) for assigned portfolio, and facilitate Promotional Review Board (PRB) review of marketing materials
  • Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to ensure brand access messages and environment is pulled through to all customers


You will need to have

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 10 years progressive experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry across key functions such as marketing, market access, contracting, commercial operations, and data analytics. At least 5 years directly within market access or brand marketing.
  • Good understanding of payer segments (Commercial, Medicaid, Medicare Part D & B, etc.), reimbursement, and Specialty Pharmacy data.
  • Direct experience in supporting Medical Benefit (Buy/Bill) is important
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize data and deliver a clear overview of Market Access insights.
  • Strong analytical (qualitative and quantitative), strategic thinking, creativity & problem-solving skills.
  • Self-directed and confident, with ability to contribute to shared commitment and goals to achieve high standards of performance.
  • Well organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high attention to detail. Demonstrated success with project management.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the current US payer environment and Market Access dynamics required.
  • History of success in developing market access tactics for use with US payers.


We would prefer for you to have

  • Experience with a Promotional Review Committee (Legal/Medical/Regulatory) and experience with VeevaVault or similar.
  • Experience within Rare Disease.


Location

Hybrid position based in Boston, MA office. #LI-Hybrid

Compensation

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $184,140 to $225,060. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

What we offer

No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities. Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way.

We provide top-class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work-life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support. Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you thrive.

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