Global Market Access Contractor

The Global Market Access Contractor is responsible for the development of global market access strategies for Sarepta’s assets in alignment with the broader International Business Unit goals and priorities. This position requires proactive participation in cross-functional teams, demonstration of strong leadership and strategic thinking and ability to manage multiple projects.

In collaboration with the broader International Business Unit, the global market access contractor proactively monitors external market access / evidence generation requirements and drives development of market access strategies, including development of the global payer value proposition and evidence generation activities for Sarepta’s assets in development as well as marketed therapies, to optimize access.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to programme-specific activities supporting value proposition, global market prioritization development, and communicating throughout the organization.
• Lead development of internal materials (e.g. Global Value Dossier) to support local market access submissions
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Commercial Brand Leads, Medical Directors, Medical Managed Care, US Market Access, Global teams, etc.) at strategic and tactical levels to generate and disseminate robust evidentiary data in support of a broad set of partners including payers.
• Gather insights on evidence generation needs for key global payer / Health Technology Assessment (HTA) stakeholders, and communicate results within Sarepta: Pressure testing value assumptions and evidence requirements (testing TPP, key value drivers); Payer inputs on value story, evidence generation plan; Global reference price tracking
• Gather insights on evidence generation needs for key global payer / Health Technology Assessment (HTA) stakeholders, and communicate results within Sarepta:
  • Pressure testing value assumptions and evidence requirements (testing TPP, key value drivers)
  • Payer inputs on value story, evidence generation plan
  • Global reference price tracking
• Exhibit leadership in strategic alignment with other areas and proactively propose new impactful ideas in cross-functional teams
• Manage multiple projects, associated budgets and external & internal partners, while ensuring a high level of scientific rigor and alignment with stakeholders

Desired Education and Skills: 

• Education: Degree in Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related scientific discipline. Masters in HEOR related field (Health Economics, Public Health, Health Policy, Outcomes Research)
• 10+ years of experience in the pharma or healthcare sector, preferably in health economics, market access or related functions/fields is required and 3+ years of global HTA experience preferred
• Rare/orphan disease experience preferred but not required
• Proven track record of successful collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent understanding of US/global healthcare systems and reimbursement processes/public policy decision-making and global HTA environment
• Substantial experience in shaping market access, HEOR and RWE strategies, supporting pipeline products, is strongly preferred
• Ability to network and partner with internal and external stakeholders, including medical thought-leaders, academic institutions, and key health technology assessment leaders
• Substantial experience engaging or partnering with external organizations (e.g., universities, value assessors, regulatory agencies, etc.) is strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Recognized by former peers/colleagues/managers for attributes congruent with Sarepta Cultural Values: Drive, Patients First, Action, Unconventional Thinking, Talent, and Integrity