Vice President, US Market Access

Vice President, US Market Access

Servier Pharmaceuticals – Boston, MA – Full-time – Executive Level

Servier in the U.S. is a Boston-based, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company launched by Servier Group in 2018. As a privately held organization, Servier is uniquely positioned to advance cutting-edge science, tackle underserved therapeutic areas and make patients the focus of every strategic decision.

The VP, US Market Access will be a key member of the US commercial leadership team reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer. This role will lead the development and execution of all Market Access strategies and tactics within the US market. The successful candidate will have significant US Market Access expertise and be responsible for ensuring optimal patient access for all current and future products in Servier’s US portfolio.

• Create a vision and strategic plan for the US Market Access organization in alignment with Servier’s corporate and commercial objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Market Access organization across multiple functions, including National Accounts, Government Pricing & Contracting, Trade & Distribution, Managed Care Marketing, and Patient Services.
• Understand and stay abreast of the complex and ever-changing U.S. payer and channel landscape; assess challenges and impact on the Company’s current and future portfolio.
• Participate in key corporate governance committees and leadership forums to provide Market Access expertise and drive key decisions (e.g., pricing strategy and Business Development valuations).
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing and other members of the Commercial Leadership Team to define and implement Commercial brand strategy and tactics to meet topline demand and net revenue targets.
• Ensure all programs, activities and engagements adhere to legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.

• BS/BA required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 20+ years of experience with proven leadership and direction of a Market Access team; extensive subject matter expertise in U.S. Market Access, especially oncology.
• Strong strategic business acumen and deep knowledge of the U.S. public and private payer environment, health care reform, payer trends, distribution channel, and emerging trends.
• Thorough understanding of the pharmaceutical industry regulatory environment related to pricing, contracting, and Market Access programs.
• Expertise spanning all channels in the value chain including payer, provider, distributor and understanding of how strategic choices affect overall company/product strategy and investment short and long term.
• Demonstrated experience leading market access teams across all key functional areas: reimbursement, pricing/contracting, commercial account management, government policy, government account management.
• Leads by example; ability to attract and develop talent, build interdependent partnerships and create a culture of collaboration and teamwork that fosters open communication, constructive conflict resolution and organizational flexibility.
• Ability to operate effectively and lead teams in a changing environment; create and execute business plans/innovative strategies.
• Current understanding and appreciation for the implications of trends and government reforms that will impact market access strategies.

• 20% travel required.
• Boston-based, hybrid role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.