Director, National Payer Accounts

Role: The Director, National Payer Accounts, leads market access strategies targeting government and key regional payers to enhance formulary coverage and profitability for Cogent Biosciences' therapies, focusing on rare diseases like Systemic Mastocytosis and GIST. Responsibilities include executing tailored customer engagement plans, managing relationships with senior account stakeholders, monitoring market access developments, and supporting contract negotiations. The role also involves coordinating with cross-functional teams across Market Access, Commercial, Medical, and Sales to align strategies, providing payer account expertise, and representing Cogent at industry conferences. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; at least 10 years in pharma with a successful track record in sales and market access, particularly with government and regional payers; 5+ years' experience in rare disease, hematology, or oncology markets preferred. Skills include strong business acumen, persuasive communication, data analysis, and proficiency in contracting and negotiations across commercial, Medicare, and government segments. HighValue: Focus on rare diseases, hematology, oncology, government payer accounts, formulary management, and contract negotiations. Work setup: Not specified, likely hybrid based on location and role requirements.