National Account Director, Payer Team

Role: Lead strategic engagement and business development with key national payers, PBMs, and IDNs to optimize access and reimbursement for Ipsen's portfolio. Responsibilities: develop and execute account plans, lead contract negotiations, build trusted relationships with payer decision-makers, monitor contract performance, collaborate cross-functionally on pricing and value initiatives, analyze market trends and policies, and support payer-facing materials. Requirements: BA/BS in Business, Life Sciences, or related field; 12+ years industry experience with at least 5+ in payer account management; deep understanding of US payer landscape (commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, IDNs); proven success in contracting and formulary access; strong business, clinical, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred: experience in rare disease, oncology, or specialty pharma; familiarity with value-based contracting; established payer relationships. High-Value: extensive payer management experience, strategic contract negotiation, healthcare policy expertise, ability to analyze healthcare data, and travel up to 60%. Work setup: travel-intensive role, up to 60%, with a focus on high-value payer interactions.