Lead, Market Access Data Strategy and Innovation

Lead, Market Access Data Strategy and Innovation

About Astellas

Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?

We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.

Purpose & Scope

The Lead, Market Access Data Strategy and Innovation is responsible for establishing and advancing the analytical, data, and strategic capabilities that support Market Access decision making. The role leads a team responsible for data strategy, business analytics, market access insights, system optimization, policy impact evaluation, and innovative contracting assessments. This position serves as a key partner to Contracts & Pricing, Market Access field and home office teams, Government Affairs & Policy, Finance, and Commercial leadership to ensure the organization possesses the data, tools, and insights needed to navigate a rapidly evolving access landscape and make informed strategic decisions.

The Lead is responsible for understanding the Market Access field and home office teams’ data needs of today and tomorrow and building the organizational capability, data assets, systems, processes, and team, and capabilities to deliver those analytics and insights.  The role monitors emerging landscape changes and enables the pricing and contracting strategy and capabilities for future success.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and evolution of Market Access data tools and systems, establishing the technology roadmap and driving innovation, governance, process optimization, and automation to deliver scalable, compliant solutions that improve visibility into contract performance, market access trends, revenue management outcomes, and strategic growth opportunities; systems in scope include revenue management systems (Model N at present), Patient Support Program data and reporting tools, formulary data and pull through tools, trade and distribution data and reporting tools, and the state price transparency dashboard.
• Develop and lead a high performing team responsible for developing analytical talent, creating analytical frameworks, prioritizing resources, translating business strategy into team objectives.
• Leverage data analytics to generate actionable insights and data-driven recommendations around program optimization, customer engagement strategy, investment decisions, and brand strategies.
• Provide strategic leadership for U.S. pricing operations, including launch and inline product pricing, Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC) approvals, pricing governance, NDC lifecycle management, and drug pricing compendia communications, ensuring cross-functional alignment, execution of pricing-related business processes, and accurate dissemination of pricing and product information.
• Ensure compliance with state price transparency regulations and drug pricing reporting requirements by overseeing reporting submissions, governance processes, regulatory monitoring, and alignment with Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance stakeholders.
• Oversee the procurement, budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and return-on-investment evaluation of pharmacy, GPO, and other commercial data assets, ensuring alignment of investments with organizational priorities and business objectives.
• Partner with Contracts & Pricing, Commercial Operations, DigitalX, Insights & Analytics, Account Engagement, Finance, Legal, Regulatory, and external partners to drive integration, optimization, and continuous improvement of data, systems, and revenue management capabilities; overcome structural silos to ensure partnership and knowledge-sharing
• Foster a culture of innovation and cross-functional collaboration while ensuring adherence to enterprise governance, compliance requirements, and evolving healthcare policy and regulatory expectations
• Lead development of analytical frameworks and future-state market assessments to evaluate emerging policies and business models and inform long-term Market Access strategy; Continually assess the impact of evolving payer, provider, patient, distributor, legal, and regulatory environments to optimize patient access and business outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 10 years prior experience in data analysis, reporting, and/or systems design and support in pharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated ability to influence and create cross functional alignment; Track record of developing others, change management and leading a team in implementing strategic and innovative solutions
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Deep analytics fluency, continuously monitors insights, and has a test-and-learn, iterative mindset
• Systems thinking skills; ability to anticipate how proposed changes could have second and third order downstream effects
• Demonstrated ability to assimilate and present complex information to higher level management and contribute to high level discussions; Ability to produce board ready presentation material
• Strong collaboration skills with the demonstrated ability to gather key stakeholder feedback and gain executive alignment; Ability to lead initiatives in a highly matrixed environment and gain buy-in across multiple groups across Astellas that may have different points of view
• Demonstrated knowledge of US access, reimbursement, and pricing landscape for pharmaceutical products (both Pharmacy and Medical reimbursement). Includes deep knowledge of commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, other government, and specialty segments

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree/Education in a related discipline
• Experience with Qlik applications
• Experience working in Government Pricing, government channel forecasting and accruals, or analyzing government policy pertaining to pricing and contracting strategies, especially the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Most Favored Nation (MFN) policies, PBM reforms, and 340B, among others

Location and Working Environment

• This “home office” role is based in Northbrook, IL.
• At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

What awaits you at Astellas?

• Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide.
• Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
• Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.
• A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.

Our Organizational Values and Behaviors

Values: Innovation, Integrity and Impact sit at the heart of what we do.

Behaviors: We come together as ‘One Astellas’, working with courage and a sense of urgency.  We are outcome focused and consistently take accountability for our personal contribution.

Salary Range

$XXXXXX-XXXXXX (Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and organizational equity considerations.)

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Company paid life insurance
• Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
• Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions
• Referral bonus program

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