The Director, Specialty Access Solutions is responsible for supporting patient access for oncology brands with a focus on channel strategy and patient support services across multiple sites-of-care for a growing IV Oncology portfolio of products
This position will ensure efficient operation of oncology access services (i.e., HUBs and other appropriate services), development of strategy, execution of access/service tactics, and coordination with appropriate stakeholders to align to brand strategy - all with the focus of optimizing access to Pfizer IV oncology products and the patient journey. This position will partner closely with the brand team, field teams, legal, vendors, and Payer & Channel Access colleagues who support the oncology business.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.Support and/or Lead specific initiatives in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Patient Access/HUB services, including:
*Development, or support the development of access strategic and tactical plans
*Development and maintenance of patient access services, which may include: design, development, execution, and maintenance
*HUB/reimbursement services vendor engagement and management
*Leading RFP selection process
*Project management of service enhancements and initiatives
*Recommend budget requirements and manage dedicated brand dollars to access and service initiatives
2.Support and/or Lead specific initiatives in the development, implementation, and maintenance of access and service strategies within multiple sites-of-care, including: HCP offices, infusion centers, home infusion, cancer centers, and other evolving sites-of-care. Additional responsibilities include:
*Facilitate developing of the channel strategy to support patients and providers at various sites-of-care for a growing IV Oncology portfolio of products
*Analyze and understand analogs across IV products in general and IV oncology products in particular. Understand the key drivers of product uptake in the various SOC's and how targeted services can assist this uptake
*Analyze and understand the impact of 340B, AWP and ASP and other dynamics that impact IV product access and reimbursement
*Be able to collaborate cross companies within co-promotion partnerships
*Ability to integrate market insights and analytics into access and services tactics/strategies
3.Development/co-development of key tactical elements
*Development of patient access services content, collateral, printing, distribution and field communications
*Review Committee (RC) representation for appropriate materials
*Liaise with brand team and field organization where appropriate, including training
4.Lead appropriate data integration and reporting initiatives, including:
*HUB key performance indicators performance data monitoring and alerting
*HUB - SPP data feeds and onboarding coordination with SAS colleagues, as appropriate
*HUB data insights generation
*Collaboration with appropriate stakeholders
*HUB or vendor quarterly business reviews
5.Coordination with Specialty Access Solutions (SAS) and PCA colleagues on initiatives with the SPP limited distribution network, specialty payers.
The position will requires approximately 20% travel to HUB vendors, conferences, agencies, and other access related venues/meetings.
Qualifications
Skills:
*A high attention to detail with a customer service orientation is highly desired
*Vendor management experience
*Experienced working in a cross functional, matrix organization required
*Experience in executing and managing highly complex programs and projects
*Strategic mindset, analytical thinking, interpersonal skills, leadership skills, communication skills, entrepreneurship
*Strong project management skills and experience
Experience:
*Demonstrated ability to manage patient access services planning, budget, project management and execution, a plus
*Knowledge of HUBs and payer intermediaries for specialty/oncology products preferred
*Understanding of reimbursement dynamics given multiple sites-of-care
*IV product access and service experience across multiple sites of care, oncology IV products highly preferred
*5+ years of pharmaceutical experience
*Experience in marketing, payer marketing, specialty pharmacy, strategic and tactical planning, and business analytics a plus
Education:
*Bachelor's Degree required MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred
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