Vice President, Head of Payer Accounts (US Field based)
Takeda
June 25, 2026
On-site
Boston, MA
$259,000 - $407,000 USD yearly
Market Access
This role can be field based in the US.
Accountabilities
- Lead U.S. payer account strategy and execution across commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid to optimize coverage, reimbursement, and access for Takeda products.
- Oversee national and regional payer account teams and ensure coordinated field execution, contract pull-through, issue identification/escalation, and consistent engagement.
- Own payer engagement with national/regional health plans, PBMs, employer groups, and government payers as senior executive sponsor.
- Drive payer contracting strategy with Contracting & Pricing, aligned to brand, lifecycle, and portfolio objectives.
- Partner with Franchise, Medical, Patient Services, and Commercial Operations to integrate payer strategy into brand plans and launch readiness.
- Use analytics (dashboards/KPIs/performance reviews) to guide payer engagement and access initiatives.
- Serve as primary executive escalation point for payer access, coverage, reimbursement, and policy-driven access risks.
- Represent payer strategy and results in internal governance forums; communicate to senior leadership.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with PAMA, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Government Affairs to ensure compliant and scalable payer activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare, economics, or related field.
- 12+ years of experience in Managed Markets, payer account management, or market access leadership.
- Demonstrated success leading executive-level payer relationships and large account teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree.
- Experience restructuring/integrating market access or payer organizations.
- Expertise in payer analytics, reimbursement economics, and contracting strategy.
Application Instructions
- Apply via the “Apply” button.
Accountabilities
- Lead U.S. payer account strategy and execution across commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid to optimize coverage, reimbursement, and access for Takeda products.
- Oversee national and regional payer account teams and ensure coordinated field execution, contract pull-through, issue identification/escalation, and consistent engagement.
- Own payer engagement with national/regional health plans, PBMs, employer groups, and government payers as senior executive sponsor.
- Drive payer contracting strategy with Contracting & Pricing, aligned to brand, lifecycle, and portfolio objectives.
- Partner with Franchise, Medical, Patient Services, and Commercial Operations to integrate payer strategy into brand plans and launch readiness.
- Use analytics (dashboards/KPIs/performance reviews) to guide payer engagement and access initiatives.
- Serve as primary executive escalation point for payer access, coverage, reimbursement, and policy-driven access risks.
- Represent payer strategy and results in internal governance forums; communicate to senior leadership.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with PAMA, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Government Affairs to ensure compliant and scalable payer activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare, economics, or related field.
- 12+ years of experience in Managed Markets, payer account management, or market access leadership.
- Demonstrated success leading executive-level payer relationships and large account teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree.
- Experience restructuring/integrating market access or payer organizations.
- Expertise in payer analytics, reimbursement economics, and contracting strategy.
Application Instructions
- Apply via the “Apply” button.