Job Description

　　Our Marketing teams are passionate about bringing our medicines and vaccines to our customers around the world. Through digital listening and patient analytics, we are able to understand our customers' needs and strive to provide solutions to meet them.

　　As Payer Strategy Marketing Associate Director US Pharma, you will be responsible for working closely with US Brand Marketing and the Integrated Account Management (IAM organization to support overall objective to achieve profitable market access for our in-line US Pharma portfolio products.

　　Responsibilities include and are not limited to the following:

　　Develop payer customer segment strategy and promotional initiatives for all US payer customer segments (health plan, PBM, Medicaid, Medicare, federal, pharmacy and hospital) to achieve market access.Develop payer value propositions, pricing and contracting strategiesWork with promotion point to develop and deploy resources to pull through accessSupport US Finance in development of segment level forecasts in support of brand forecastPartner with US Outcomes research to develop outcome research plans in support of the payer value propositionPotential to flex to onto new / other products depending on business needs

　　Education:

　　BA/BS

　　Required Knowledge and Skills:

　　(5) years healthcare industry knowledge (includes experience in a Customer facing or marketing/strategy roles, in addition to Early Strategic Support roles such as Promotion Management, Market Research)

　　Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

　　Knowledge of customer facing or marketing (e.g., sales management, customer management, account management or marketing).Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem solving, analytical critical thinking and planning skillsExcellent leadership and communication skills (written & verbal)Demonstrated understanding of US healthcare trends and policy issues and their potential impact upon our company's business opportunitiesMarketing expertiseAccount Management/Contract Negotiation experienceStakeholder Management experienceDemonstrated knowledge of financial management (e.g., brand budget, profit plan, sales forecasts)

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　　Employee Status:

　　Regular

　　Relocation:

　　Domestic

　　VISA Sponsorship:

　　No

　　Travel Requirements:

　　25%

　　Flexible Work Arrangements:

　　Hybrid, Remote Work

　　Shift:

　　Not Indicated

　　Valid Driving License:

　　No

　　Hazardous Material(s):

　　N/A

　　Requisition ID:R273167