The Director, US Market Access, Payer Strategy RINVOQ will lead development, evolution, and deployment/enhancement of the pan-therapeutic RINVOQ value proposition and drive life-cycle commercialization decision-making to maximize and protect RINVOQ value across the long-range plan. The Director will integrate insights across gastroenterology, dermatology, and rheumatology into the US Market Access Payer Strategy team, work collaboratively with International Market Access (IMAP) colleagues, HEOR and medical teams, and act as a critical member on the Asset Strategy Team and other deliverable groups. The ideal candidate should have a track record of influencing without authority, experience in US and/or Global payer strategy development, an understanding of the AbbVie Financial Planning processes, and executive presence. Key responsibilities include: Lead development of the RINVOQ customer narrative platform leveraging clinical and economic data as well as key stakeholder insights. Work with key members of the Immunology Payer Strategy team and cross-functional partners, including Heads of Brand Marketing, Medical Payer Strategy, HEOR, Trade, and APS, to develop and integrate compelling narratives that align to Immunology Strategy and has high-impact with external customers Drive cost containment mitigation initiatives across different payer stakeholders, including state-initiated boards, CMS IRA maximum fair price “negotiations”, and ongoing Payer contracting discussions Determine appropriate action, execution, tracking, monitoring, and competitive preparedness for future evolution of RINVOQ value proposition Lead and partner on future-focused projects to support business growth trajectory of RINVOQ across the long range plan: Provide commercialization support in close partnership with Rheum, Derm, and Gastro TA Marketing Heads, lead Pricing assessments to optimize RINVOQ value across the LRP, work with IMAP to ensure alignment between US and Global strategies where appropriate In partnership with Immunology Portfolio Payer Strategy, lead incorporation of RINVOQ-specific pricing decisions into Financial Planning (LRP, Plan, LBE) Attend Derm/Rheum and Gastro AST governance in support of market access position to inform milestone development and launch decisions; appropriately influence clinical development programs to ensure endpoints and trial design are incorporated that will optimize price, reimbursement, and ultimately patient access Proactively ensure reimbursement perspective is incorporated into early brand plans, disease area strategies, and portfolio strategies throughout key clinical development milestones and strategic commercial decisions Lead across one or more Access Brand Teams, as the single point of accountability across a cross-functional team of Payer Strategy, Trade Strategy, Patient Services Strategy, and MABI to support multiple Therapeutic Area VPs Effectively collaborate with and drive strategic alignment across multiple stakeholders and leadership teams, such as the Market Access Leadership Team, Brand Teams, Account Management teams, MABI, Finance, Government Affairs/Advocacy teams
Proven ability to influence without authority and navigate complex, matrixed organizational systems required; demonstrating and aligning to AbbVie’s Ways of Working Strong strategic thinking, business acumen and communications skills required with understanding of financial planning process and analyses Executive presence required – ability to develop insights and communicate concisely and effectively to influence executive level decisions 12+ years of Immunology Marketing and/or Market Access experience Understanding of AbbVie financial process preferred Cross-functional experiences including field sales, finance, and/or market analytics valued Positive, solutions-oriented attitude required Bachelor’s Degree required
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this postingbased on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more orless than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Compa