Vice President, Market Access & Patient Services

Application deadline:  
Location: Madison 07940, New Jersey, United States 
Contract type: Permanent 
Job ID: 2945 

Your Role

The Vice President, Market Access and Patient Services (MAPS) will be responsible for defining, leading and driving comprehensive market access and reimbursement strategies for LEO Pharma in the US. The VP, MAPS will be vital in LEO Pharma’s commercial success in the US by providing strategic leadership of five direct reports and cross-functional collaboration across the organization, ensuring clear communication to targeted external stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities

• Define, lead, and drive Market Access and Patient Services strategies of LEO Pharma in the US, ensuring maximal reimbursement and patient access.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across the organization, providing strong leadership towards common goals.
• Create excellent relationships and partnerships with relevant external stakeholders, including payers, treatment providers, and trade partners.
• Prepare relevant US stakeholders for LEO Pharma’s future launches of innovative products. 
• Communicate LEO Pharma’s values to external stakeholders; position LEO Pharma as a strong and credible organization in medical dermatology. 
• Vigilantly assess and understand the US Healthcare environment, with respect to competitors and policies for each product category.  Foresee both challenges and opportunities.
• Ensure successful product launches with respect to pricing, trade and distribution, pharmacy dispense, access, and patient service strategies (aligned with commercial and medical teams).
• Meet and exceed goals (even under challenging market conditions). Take accountability for issues and decisions made to advance and improve our business results.
• Lead a team of 5 (and an organization of 25) across Market Access, Account Management, Payer Marketing, Contracting & Analytics, Trade and Specialty Pharmacy, and Patient Support & Reimbursement.
• Foster and cultivate a strong working relationship with appropriate Global (Ballerup) business associates.

Your Qualifications

• BS/BA required; MBA preferred
• 15+ years of experience in the life-sciences industry, with proven leadership experience across market access, marketing, and sales
• 10+ years of experience of market access experience within pharmaceuticals, biologics or specialty care (in the US)
• Good understanding of immunology, inflammation, and dermatology, as well as related commercial dynamics
• Strong understanding of US market access and reimbursement dynamics
• Track record of innovative product launches, preferably within immunology, dermatology and/or specialty care
• Strategic acumen and understanding of how commercial activities and plans effectively facilitate broader strategic goals and meet the evidentiary requirements of external stakeholders
• Proven track record of building, developing, and leading high-performing teams
• A knack for building effective partnerships and collaborating closely with both internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to challenge constructively, as needed

Beyond the skin

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact.  Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet. 
 
At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.
 
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