Associate Director, Immunology Market Access- Government Channels

Role Summary

The Associate Director, Immunology Market Access - Government Channels leads development and execution of pricing, contracting, and messaging strategy for AbbVie's Immunology portfolio across government payers. The role focuses on Medicare, Medicaid, VA/DoD, and other payer customers to defend and expand SKYRIZI and RINVOQ access by anticipating contracting needs and delivering compelling narratives to optimize customer dynamics in a changing market. It also involves navigating and applying strategies related to government initiatives and utilization management to maximize portfolio value.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Market Access Cross-Portfolio Strategy team, design and execute contracting strategy that helps optimize long-term Medicare Corporate Accounts for the Immunology portfolio
• Lead the creation and execution of Market Access strategy for the Immunology portfolio in the Medicaid channel
• Partner with the Market Access Federal account team to navigate RFPs from national payer customers, create proposals, and quarterback alignment on proposals with internal Brand / Market Access leadership
• Ensure Medicare, Medicaid and Federal customer perspective is incorporated into ongoing brand planning and Market Access strategic planning activities
• Effectively build relationships and influence across a large matrix of cross-functional stakeholders (Market Access Leadership, Account Management teams, Brand, Medical / Regulatory, OEC, MABI, Finance, Contracting, Government Affairs / Advocacy, Legal) to ensure solid understanding of Federal and Employer customer issues
• Collaborate with Finance and Analytics teams to ensure accurately prepared forecasts, scenarios, and contingencies for key financial planning cycles (LBE, Plan, LRP) and price governance counsel
• Encourage and embody an “All for One AbbVie” enterprise approach through constant curiosity and learning / sharing of best practices

Qualifications

• Strong learning and growth mindset to take on challenges without a formal blueprint in a rapidly evolving marketplace
• Effective leadership, intrapersonal, critical thinking, and analytical skills to ensure that the strategic direction for market access and pricing is in balance with Corporate and Employer customer needs as well as AbbVie corporate objectives
• Ability to triangulate quantitative inputs/outputs, comprehend the key drivers, and synthesize that into conclusions and contracting strategy
• Executive presence, communication skills, and ability to advocate for / defend positions
• Basic understanding of payer and reimbursement dynamics and key environmental risks for the Immunology portfolio
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt and make decisions with less than perfect information
• Demonstrated history of collaboration and team orientation, with experience accomplishing results through others and by influencing others
• Demonstrated ability to align cross-functional stakeholders and influence without authority
• Positive, solutions-oriented attitude aligned with Market Access culture
• 5+ years of biopharmaceutical or Payer experience, Market Access / Immunology / Marketing experience preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree