Senior Director, US Reimbursement, Access, and Health Policy

Responsibilities:

? Development, Implementation, and Management of all U.S Reimbursement strategies, tools, and messages.

? Evaluation, Development and Implementation of all Patient Assistance Programs for the U.S

? Evaluate and discuss recommendations for all vendors involved in development and implementation of the U.S Reimbursement/Case Management services.

? Collaborate with Global Distribution Team to develop an integrated approach to reimbursement, health policy, access and distribution.

? Collaborate with executive team and lead all government lobbying/health policy efforts

? Leadership for field-based corporate accounts team that will manage customer relations with all third party payers (CMS, MCOs, State Medicaid, VA/DOD)

? Management of customer relations with Hospital Groups, Physician GPOs and PPMs.

? Communication with third party pricing entities (Redbook, First Data bank)

? Collaborate with Global Distribution Team to manage customer relations with US Specialty Pharmacies and Distributors

? Collaborate with Global Distribution Team in design and management of the Distribution Network

? First Line Management of the Relationship with Key National and State Societies as they pertain to Reimbursement and Coverage issues

Development of all Performance Metrics and Measurement tools in assessing third party reimbursement

Requirements:

? Based in the Cheshire, CT Headquarters.

? Minimum of 10 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with significant biotech experience preferred.

? Proven track record for success in building and leading a reimbursement team for a biopharmaceutical launch in the past 5 years.

? Broad, cross-functional home office experience in working closely with executive management, marketing, medical, clinical, finance, and legal.

? Demonstrated proficiency in MMA and its effects on CMS policies and procedures.

? Demonstrated proficiency for Commercial Payers on both the medical and pharmacy benefit sides of the plans.

? Extensive experience with specialty pharmacies and PBMs.

? Extensive experience in working with vendors whom provide reimbursement services.

? B.A./B.S. in business or scientific field is required.

? A Master?s degree is preferred.

? Valid driver?s license and clean driving record.

Ability to travel within territory on a regular basis which may include occasional overnight and/or weekend travel.



Alexion Pharmaceuticals is a publicly traded company engaged in the development of novel drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular and hematologic disorders, autoimmune diseases and cancer.

Alexion offers a highly competitive package of base and incentive compensation, group healthcare coverage, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance, a 401(K) plan and stock options.

Alexion is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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