Senior Director, Payer Accounts
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
JoinImmaticsandshape thefuture ofcancerimmunotherapy; one patient at atime!
Immaticsis committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with cancer. We are the global leader in precision targeting ofPRAME a target expressed in more than 50 cancers. Ourcutting-edgescience and robust clinical pipeline form the broadestPRAMEfranchise with the mostPRAMEindications and modalities spanning TCR T-cell therapies and TCRbispecifics.
Why Join Us
Innovative Environment:Helptopioneeradvancementsin cancer immunotherapy.
Collaborative Culture:Be part ofa diverse team dedicated to your professionalgrowth.
Global Impact:Contribute to therapies thatmakealasting impactonpatientsglobally.
Role Overview:
TheSeniorDirector PayerAccounts willplay a critical leadership role in shaping and executing our U.S. market access strategy with national and regional payers (commercial and government) in preparation for our first cell therapy launch. This is a high-impact field-based position responsible for building relationships with key payer stakeholders communicating product valueand diseasestate unmet need andultimately securingfavorable coverage and reimbursement pathways. This is a highly strategic and autonomous role that is ideal for an experienced national account professional who thrives infast-paced environment and understands the complexity of launching innovative high-value therapies.
Reports to:Executive Director Payer Accounts Trade and Distribution
Location:Remote
Salary Range:$260000- $300000
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelorsdegreewith12 yearsof pharmaceutical or biotech market access experience
5 years of national payer account management experience or similar role calling on payers ( Field)
Cellorgene therapy experience
PreferredQualifications:
MBA or other graduate degree
Proventrack recordof managing national commercial payer accounts including pre-launch (PIE) and launch readiness for specialty or rare disease products
In-depth understanding of health economics outcomes research and the evolving reimbursement landscape for high-innovation drugs
Cell therapy experience in working with the payer community
Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills capable of navigating complex ambiguous payer environments with speed and precision
Experience with innovative reimbursement models for rare diseases and/or cell therapies
Strong grasp of payer decision-making processes formulary management medical policy development and specialty pharmacy dynamics
Demonstrated ability to thrive in early-stage or launch environmentsoperatingwith agility and strategic foresight
Excellent communicator who can convey complex scientific and economic data to a multitude of payer stakeholders in driving support for future launch products
Cultural Champion who both advocates for themselves and their teambut also who subscribes to rolling up their sleeves and doingwhat needs to be done across the broader organization to be successful on behalf of patients
Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills
Excellent negotiation skills and analytical capabilities
In thisRoleYouWill:
Lead strategic engagement with national and large regional payers in both the commercial and government segments (e.g. UnitedHealthcare Aetna Anthem Cigna Aetna Elevance/Anthem BCBS Plans State Medicaid Agencies etc.)
Build and manage relationships with key decision-makers across payer organizations including key pharmacy and medical stakeholders
Effectively and efficiently engage with all key targeted accounts while making key prioritization decisions
Analyze current treatment guidelines competitive landscape and relevant coverage policies toanticipatepayer needs and potential barriers while setting expectations on acceptable future coverage foranzu-cel (TCR-T cell therapy) and other futureImmatics products
Develop and execute early account engagement plans in anticipation of launch educating payer stakeholders onImmatics our unique science targeting PRAME cell therapy process disease state burden andanzu-cel value proposition
Partner with internal teams (Market Access Strategy Contracts and Pricing HEOR Medical Affairs Clinical Regulatory) to develop and tailor payer-facing materials including early scientific exchange evidence dossiers PIE and Value Proposition presentations and budget impact model
Drive payer insight generation to inform pricing strategy contracting models and patient access programs in pre-launch and launch phases
Influence the issuance of positive payer policies that enableappropriate patientaccess foranzu-cel and other future commercially available products without major patient specific impediments
Ensure all engagements and materials are fully compliant with legal regulatory and corporate standards
TravelRequired:
Up to 50% including partner meetings conferences and internal cross-functional workshops
Qualified candidates willparticipatein a structured interview process which includes:
An initialrecruiter phone screen (conducted via video)
A recruiter-facilitated introduction and interview with the hiring leader and key stakeholders (via video)
A final-stage interview which may include an in-person meeting at our U.S. Headquarters in Houston TX
What do we offer
AtImmatics we believe in investing in our teams healthsafetyand you can expectif youjoinImmatics
Comprehensive Benefits:
Competitive rates forHealth Dental and Vision Insurance
4 weeks ofvacationgranted up front each year and prorated for firstand lastyear ofemployment.
12 company paid holidays
7daysof sick time
100%employer-paidlifeinsuranceup toat 1x annual salary up to one hundred thousand dollars
100%employer-paidshort- andlong-Termdisabilitycoverage
401(k) withimmediateeligibilityandcompany match
The company will match100% of your contributions upto3% of yourbase salaryfor the first two yearsof employment 4% foryears 2-3 of employment and up to5%of your salaryfrom the fourth year onward of continued employment.
Partiallypaidparentalleavefor eligible employees.
Additionalvoluntary employee-paidbenefits and servicesincludingaccidenthospitalindemnity andcriticalillnessinsurance as well as identitytheftprotection andpetinsurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard torace color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexualorientation gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age marital status disability geneticinformation veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodations
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Work Authorization
Applicants mustbe authorized towork in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. Visa sponsorships may beavailablefor certain roles.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check referencechecksand pre-employment drug screening wherepermittedby applicable law. For certain rolesadditionalscreenings such as a credit check or motor vehicle record review may berequired where job-related and consistent with business necessity.
Required Experience:
Exec