Associate Director, Regional Account Director (Optum Vertical) – NY, NJ, CT

Role: Manage market access strategies for Takeda's portfolio across 5-12 priority and select non-priority accounts, focusing on profitable access via formulary and medical policy engagement. Responsibilities: develop strategic account plans, negotiate contracts, influence PBMs, and optimize payer opportunities; build and maintain relationships with payers and cross-functional internal teams; communicate access changes effectively; support market access initiatives and collaborate with sales and medical teams to maximize access and demand. Qualifications: BS/BA degree; 3+ years in payer account management or health policy leadership; experience managing multiple therapeutic areas, including specialty or rare disease knowledge preferred. High-Value: US-based remote role; focus on commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and PBM channels; strategic account planning; negotiation skills; healthcare economics understanding; experience with specialty/rare markets advantageous. WorkSetup: remote within the US; no travel specified.