Director, Payer & Access Cell Therapy

Overview

The Payer & Access Cell Therapy leaders are responsible for formulating and executing account plans engaging both Regional and National payor customers and targeted hospitals / health systems. This person is also responsible for payor segmentation, medical policy development, reimbursement support, and support of field sales team members. Strong collaboration skills is a must as this role will require you to engage in several cross functional engagements with Medical Affairs, Legal, Field Sales, External Affairs and Marketing as required.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

·       Develop and execute payer strategy for assigned regional and national payor engagement as well as annual business strategy

·       Deliver and maintain profitable access, advantageous policy, and appropriate reimbursement for Amtagvi™ at regional accounts through commercialization and the life cycle management of Iovance’s portfolio.

·       Accountable for partnerships with targeted hospitals / health systems to ensure patient access for Lifileucel.

·       Frequent interactions with IovanceCares Case Management team to address and resolve patient access issues

·       Track key metrics and ensuring accuracy of executive dashboards to measure account market access results

·       Present analysis of scientific data, clinical practice goals, guidelines, and anticipated economic program outcomes to support product value proposition

·       Utilize clinical expertise of Managed Markets Liaisons or medical providers in delivering comprehensive product and disease state presentations to key decision makers.

·       Assist field representatives with reimbursement challenges

·       Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.

·       Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Travel - May require up to 75% travel based on business need

Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge

·       Bachelor’s Degree Required

·       12 years related payor or hospital reimbursement account experience in the healthcare industry

·       Proven relationships with Commercial Payor Medical Directors, Medicare Part A, State Medicaid, and Managed Medicaid stakeholders

·       Strong analytical skills with experience in payor CRM, payor policy development, and using data tracking tools

·       Problem solving skills and multi-tasking experience are critical

·       Proactive, results-oriented, collaborative, self-starter with demonstrated strong leadership skills and experience in a complex reimbursement environment

·       Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal

·       Knowledge of regulations and laws governing the protection of patient identifying information, OIG, FDA, and CMS policies pertaining to access

·       Must be a true team player and work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders

·       High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point is required

Preferred Education, Skills, and Knowledge

·       Master’s Degree Preferred

·       Past Sales or Contracting skills desirable

·       Past specialty inpatient hospital launch experience is a plus

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request accommodation.

Physical Demands and Activities Required 

·       Must be able to remain in a stationary position standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.

·       Must be able to move about inside an office and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

·       Must have visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading.

·       This position requires repetitive motion, substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

·       Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional or remote office environment and requires operating standard office equipment and keyboards. Employees who work remotely are expected to maintain their workspace and environment safely and free from safety hazards.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

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