Sr. Market Access Specialist

Invitae is dedicated to bringing comprehensive genetic information into mainstream medicine to improve healthcare for billions of people! Our team is driven to make a difference for the patients we serve. We are leading the transformation of the genetics industry, by making clinical-grade genetic information affordable and accessible to guide health decisions across all stages of life. 

In support of the mission, Invitae is expanding its Clinical Development & Market Access function to include a center of excellence for developing reimbursement dossiers in support of payers’ technical assessments. Specifically, Invitae seeks a Senior Market Access Specialist in the Clinical Development & Market Access Department to assist in achieving coverage of genetic tests by developing and submitting reimbursement dossiers to appropriate U.S. payer groups, such as MolDX (Molecular Diagnostic Program for Medicare). This position is for individuals based in the U.S.

What you’ll do:

• Research and understand payer requirements for dossiers being submitted for technical assessments; proactively conduct periodic reviews for updated documentation requirements, submission form revisions, and maintenance of dossier content
• Lead the content development, collation, organization and submission of analytical validation, clinical and economic evidence of product dossiers to payer organizations (government, e.g., MolDX, and commercial)
• Research and assess payers’ technical assessments for competitors’ genetic tests
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders for Invitae dossiers, given technical assessments of competitors’ tests 
• Review literature as well as Invitae’s publications and reports to determine appropriate use in reimbursement dossiers to satisfy technical assessment requirements 
• Assess potential future changes and protocols that will have an impact on Invitae product submissions; provide insight and solutions regarding changes in LCDs/LCAs coverage policies on dossiers for technology assessments
• Independently author and revise reimbursement dossiers for submission to payer organizations 
• Collaborate and lead coordination with cross-functional partners (e.g., medical affairs, HEOR, product teams, lab directors, regulatory, etc.) for their contributions into the writing of reimbursement dossiers; ensure scientific evidence are appropriate to satisfy payer submission requirements
• Provide expertise and strategic guidance on document preparation and the analysis & presentation of analytical validity, clinical validity and clinical utility in payer documents 
• Assist with maintaining relationships with external payer groups regarding reimbursement dossiers and technical assessments; engage with payer groups on Invitae submissions; engage on technical assessment policy as needed to ensure standards are maintained 
• Provide input to clinical and HEOR studies & reports regarding information needs for payer technical assessments 
• Collaborate with HEOR on evidence and economic models for effective market access with payers (government, commercial plans & laboratory benefit managers (LBMs))
• Recommend process improvements and new procedures at Invitae for industrializing dossier development to optimize coverage through technical assessments; includes program-specific templates and process to ensure consistent and high-quality writing deliverables 

What you bring:

• Minimum 6 years of related experience in the healthcare industry, such as with reimbursement dossiers, regulatory submissions, medical writing, health policy technology assessments, etc. 
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to interpret and present scientific data for dossier submission accuracy
• Masters or doctorate in life sciences 
• Self-directed: needs little explicit direction; able to organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks to efficiently move projects forward 

Preferred skills: 

• Prior clinical experience with patient care 
• Experience ordering or providing genetic testing in a clinical setting
• Ability to work as a member of the team to ensure that demanding and difficult projects are handled smoothly and cooperatively in order to enhance the success of the projects 
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and maintain relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders 
• Strong communication and presentation skills 
• Understanding of payer requirements for technical assessments, particularly MolDX 
• Previous experience with ACCE-model dossiers for MolDX or Health Technology Assessments (HTA) or for other payer organizations 
• Market Access experience in the genetic testing environment; understanding of payer requirements for technical assessments, particularly MolDX 
• Understanding of and experience with the US health system and key influencers for optimizing market access 
• Ability to understand manufacturer regulations, guidelines and compliance requirements aligned to Invitae’s rules and regulations
• Previous experience in building new processes and procedures
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment 

Please apply even if you don’t meet all of the “What you bring” requirements noted.  It’s rare that someone checks every single item, it’s ok, we encourage you to apply anyways.  

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