Director, IRA Navigation and Possibilities
AbbVie
4 months ago
Remote friendly (Florham Park, NJ)
United States
Market Access
Job Description
The Director of IRA Navigation and Possibilities provides strategic direction and cross-functional leadership to proactively manage Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) risks and opportunities for current commercial brands and future pipeline products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with Commercial Therapeutics, US Market Access, Global Commercial Development (GCD), Finance, Government Affairs, and Legal to analyze IRA effects on individual brands and pipeline assets.
- Serve as the subject matter expert to therapeutic area leaders, Integrated Brand Teams (IBTs), and Asset Strategy Teams (ASTs) on IRA implementation implications, timelines, and long-term impact.
- Develop and lead a structured framework for ongoing evaluation and risk assessment of on-market and pipeline assets with IBTs and ASTs.
- Identify and prioritize IRA risks versus the Long Range Plan (LRP) per asset and lead cross-functional teams to propose and drive mitigations (life cycle management, negotiation alternatives, evidence generation).
- Contribute to portfolio-wide risk stratification and segmentation to focus resources and innovation.
- Drive solutions that minimize IRA risk and maximize opportunities for patients, AbbVie, and the industry.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline.
- Master’s degree highly desirable.
- 12+ years progressive experience in highly regulated commercial business (pharmaceutical/healthcare preferred).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in life sciences, business, public policy, or related field.
- Experience in portfolio risk management, market access, or strategic planning.
- Deep understanding of US healthcare policy and regulatory landscape; IRA knowledge highly valued.
- Proven cross-functional leadership and ability to lead complex projects.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) (eligible employees)
- Short-term incentive program eligibility
The Director of IRA Navigation and Possibilities provides strategic direction and cross-functional leadership to proactively manage Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) risks and opportunities for current commercial brands and future pipeline products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with Commercial Therapeutics, US Market Access, Global Commercial Development (GCD), Finance, Government Affairs, and Legal to analyze IRA effects on individual brands and pipeline assets.
- Serve as the subject matter expert to therapeutic area leaders, Integrated Brand Teams (IBTs), and Asset Strategy Teams (ASTs) on IRA implementation implications, timelines, and long-term impact.
- Develop and lead a structured framework for ongoing evaluation and risk assessment of on-market and pipeline assets with IBTs and ASTs.
- Identify and prioritize IRA risks versus the Long Range Plan (LRP) per asset and lead cross-functional teams to propose and drive mitigations (life cycle management, negotiation alternatives, evidence generation).
- Contribute to portfolio-wide risk stratification and segmentation to focus resources and innovation.
- Drive solutions that minimize IRA risk and maximize opportunities for patients, AbbVie, and the industry.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline.
- Master’s degree highly desirable.
- 12+ years progressive experience in highly regulated commercial business (pharmaceutical/healthcare preferred).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in life sciences, business, public policy, or related field.
- Experience in portfolio risk management, market access, or strategic planning.
- Deep understanding of US healthcare policy and regulatory landscape; IRA knowledge highly valued.
- Proven cross-functional leadership and ability to lead complex projects.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) (eligible employees)
- Short-term incentive program eligibility