Associate Director, Market Access Marketing, Oncology (Remote)

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ) is a global biopharmaceutical company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases - often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines and novel product candidates, from early- to late-stage development, in neuroscience and oncology. We actively explore new options for patients including novel compounds, small molecules and biologics, and through cannabinoid science and innovative delivery technologies. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and has employees around the globe, serving patients in nearly 75 countries. For more information, please visit www.jazzpharma.com and follow @JazzPharma on Twitter.

Job Description

Brief Description:

In partnership with cross-functional partners, the Associate Director (AD), Market Access Marketing position will primarily act as the strategic and tactical market access lead for the launch of a new Oncology product indication, while also supporting select initiatives across the Oncology portfolio.

The Associate Director is responsible for the development and execution of access strategies and tactics in support of launch/annual brand objectives.  The AD will be an active partner and participate in the development of commercial brand strategies, along with brand marketing, to ensure appropriate market access alignment.  The AD is responsible for the development and implementation of the Payer value proposition and promotional/non-personal tools and tactics for use with third party payers, including Managed Care organizations, Government agencies, and Hospital Institutions, as well as other channel customer types.  This individual will work cross-functionally with the various internal Market Access Account teams, including Payer Account teams, Field Access and Reimbursement teams and Wholesaler/Pharmacy Account team to ensure that they are equipped with programs, tools, and messaging to optimize customer engagement and ensure a successful launch.  

This position will report to the Director, Market Access Marketing - Oncology. 

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic marketing launch plans within Market Access to secure optimal payer coverage/policy and physician/patient access.  
• Lead the creation/revision of Payer value propositions and optimized messaging in close collaboration with Health Economic colleagues in support of market access strategies. 
• Leads the development of personal promotional and non-personal promotional materials, programs and tactics to support Payer Account teams, Access and Reimbursement team, and Wholesaler/Pharmacy Account team to impact or influence public and private payer access in support of brand strategies. 
• Collaborates with the Business Unit Marketing and Field Sales leadership to lead the development of effective access pull through strategies, initiatives, and tools for use by Field Sales/Oncology Business Managers in communication of formulary access related messaging. 
• Responsible for conducting market research and gathering actionable insights to inform and support the development of market access strategies. 
• Manage agency and vendor performance & relationships in developing promotional programs and materials aligned with access/brand strategy. 
• Leads the Market Access approval process for marketing programs and materials, including the internal Medical/Legal/Regulatory review process. 
• Works closely with market access colleagues in Pricing & Contracting and Trade & Distribution roles to ensure strategic alignment and optimal payer/patient access objectives are achieved. 
• Maintain ongoing market access/segment level situational assessment and understanding for assigned products through leading market research (including Payer Advisory Boards), soliciting payer account feedback, seeking direct customer interactions, reviewing published industry reports, and leveraging policy updates and/or payer analytics tools to identify any potential market access threats or opportunities.   
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with external business partners, including brand and payer marketing agencies, consultants, and data analytics vendors, as well as internal departments such as Marketing, Sales, Analytics, Training, Compliance, Medical, Regulatory, and Legal.  
• Creates and manages annual Market Access Marketing budgets and is account