Offer summary

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in science required, with a preference for a science-based post-graduate degree or MBA., At least 15 years of experience in Pricing and Market Access, or 12 years with a post-graduate degree., Experience in developing market access strategies for US and global markets, with knowledge of pricing policy and healthcare dynamics., Strong leadership and communication skills to engage with cross-functional partners..

Key responsabilities:

Develop global market access strategies for specific assets, ensuring robust pricing and reimbursement assumptions.

Integrate payer requirements into clinical assessments and evaluations for optimal market access.

Collaborate with various functions to understand global payer markets and emerging stakeholders.

Manage external partners to conduct market research on access landscapes and support business development efforts.

Job description

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We are pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With five currently marketed medicines for serious diseases and an expansive late-stage pipeline, we continue to build upon our groundbreaking innovations in science and technology to provide greater value to patients; and we are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know our success is a direct result of the exceptional talent and dedication of our employees.

With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money, and energy into making our onsite and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive.

We are building on our rich history, and believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. We invite you to apply and join us if you’re passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, our employees, and our organization. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career!

DIRECTOR, GLOBAL MARKET ACCESS

SUMMARY:

The Director, Global Market Access will play a critical role in the growth of Ionis and its transformation into a fully integrated biotechnology organization, by shaping clinical and commercial development programs through strategic pricing and market access requirements for US and other key global markets, with a focus on select assets across Ionis’ pipeline. This individual will also closely partner with the US market access team.

This position will report to the Executive Director, Head of Global Market Access, and will work to lead, coordinate, and support the development of market access and pricing strategies and resources with the goal of achieving optimal market access for Ionis’ pipeline products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ideal candidate will:

Develop asset specific global market access strategy, leveraging required payer insights, to ensure robust and validated pricing and reimbursement assumptions
Support the effort to integrate payer requirements into our clinical and evidence-based assessments and evaluations
Address reimbursement and pricing potential for US and other key global markets and gain scientific advice on clinical development plans to ensure design, endpoints and analyses provide the required evidence for payer and HTA submissions and are reflected in target product
Generate initial payer value propositions that are aligned with the product’s target product profile
Collaborate with functions such as Commercial, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Clinical Development, Portfolio Planning & Market Insights and Regulatory to ensure understanding of global payer markets and emerging stakeholders in the reimbursement area
Manage external partners/vendors to conduct market research on the access landscape, payer unmet needs, current standard of care, value proposition, pricing and
Support Business Development efforts for any in-license or out-licensing opportunities

REQUIREMENTS:

Understanding of the Global market access landscape, and how strategy and HEOR evidence supports access decisions
Rare disease, orphan, or ultra-orphan product experience highly desirable
Experience in managing multiple projects across multiple therapeutic areas
Undergraduate bachelor’s degree required, preferred in science with at least 15 years of experience in Pricing and Market Access
Science-based post-graduate degree or MBA preferred with at least 12 years of experience in Pricing and Market Access
Experience in developing market access strategies for US and other key global markets, with a knowledge of pricing policy, regulations, and healthcare dynamics.
Understanding of regulatory agency requirements or policies that govern market approval, and the impact on reimbursement decisions
Strong leadership and communication skills that can foster positive engagement with cross-functional partners
This position is fully remote and travel is required up to 30%