Senior Manager, Private Payer

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Senior Manager, Private Payer (14 Month Fixed Term)

Takeda is a patient-focused, values-based, R&D driven global pharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide. Our passion and pursuit of life-changing treatments for patients are deeply rooted in our distinguished 237-year-old history in Japan.

Recognized as a top global employer, we continue to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment. By always putting people first, we empower employees so everyone can develop to his or her full potential. We are looking for colleagues with the right skills and experiences to support us in our commitment to improving healthcare for many generations to come.

ROLE OBJECTIVES

• Establish Takeda as a trusted, collaborative partner among key external stakeholders in the private payer landscape

• Responsible for developing and implementing national private payer strategies aimed at achieving, enhancing and maintaining private insurance coverage for Takeda products.

• Responsible for working collaboratively with internal cross functional partners to lead private payer strategies

Accountabilities

• Lead strategies to ensure Takeda products have optimal reimbursement with private and federal payors. Develop and execute private and Federal payor strategies and tactical plans, and develop and negotiate product listing agreements to secure optimal access.

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with national/regional private and Federal payers and stakeholders; including PBMs, benefit consultants, employers, insurers and plan managers.

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive understanding of all stakeholder/customer needs, value drivers and systems/processes. Track/monitor private payer policy and environmental trends to ensure Takeda's products are properly positioned for optimal private plan access.

• Influence and advise key stakeholders and decision-makers on policy directions that impact Takeda's private payer plans and strategies.

• Proactively communicate changes in the private payer environment to establish Takeda's leadership; anticipates and advises on private payer issues and recommends strategies to address potential opportunities and market challenges to enable Takeda to attain business goals in the changing environment.

• In collaboration and partnership with internal colleagues, develop short and long- term strategic approaches to influence and shape private insurance plan designs, ensuring that listing decisions provide optimal access to Takeda medications.

• Provide strategic input into clinical programs to ensure the needs and requirements of private payers are addressed early in development.

• Develop and implement a data generation plan, incorporating clinical development and market research to predict and address the future evidence requirements for private payers.

• Represents Takeda on industry association committees (i.e. IMC) to inform and shape policy related to private and Federal payers.

• Follow requirements for reported Adverse Events as per SOP.

• Demonstrate curiosity and experimentation to learn, adopt and grow in the digital transformation.

• Incorporate digital innovation and technology to improve ways of working

EDUCATION AND/OR Experience

• Significant experience in the pharmaceutical/health care industry with a minimum of 7 years direct experience in market access.

• Strong understanding of current pharmaceutical industry, private payer and market access environment.

• Degree in the Health Sciences, Pharmacy, or Business preferred.

• Demonstrated process and technical expertise in third- party reimbursement processes.

• Bilingual (French, English) is an asset for this role.

Key Capabilities

• In- depth knowledge and understanding of the pharmaceutical environment and industry in Canada.

• Extensive knowledge of private payers sector, including benefit consultants and pharmacy benefit managers.

• In- depth knowledge of Federal plans, legislation and regulations impacting private payer environment.

• Understanding of the specialty pharma business model and the overall healthcare environment.  Demonstrated knowledge or awareness of patient SUPPORT programs and their impact on private payers.

• Ability to quickly analyze complex issues, identify potential risks and opportunities and communicate the analysis and recommendation in a clear and concise manner

• Excellent interpersonal presentation and communication skills.  Strong oral and written communication to analyze complex issues/positions and quickly provide a succinct, concise brief and recommendation to senior management

• Ability to effectively translate clinical evidence to a scientific value proposition in order to address the unmet needs of the payer.

• Strong track record of influential and negotiation skills

• Demonstrate curiosity and experimentation to learn, adopt and grow in the digital transformation

• Incorporate digital innovation and technology to improve ways of working

• Proven project and time management skills

• Proven ability to thrive in a team environment

• Strong customer focus with ability to collaborate to achieve results  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Takeda Canada encourages applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with our accommodation policies and applicable provincial accessibility legislation, please advise us if you need accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process. Any information you provide relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Base Salary Range:

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Canada based employees may be eligible for a comprehensive range of benefits and incentives. Benefit eligibility varies by position and can include, amongst others:

• short-term and/or long-term incentives

• subsidies for fitness and internet

• medical, dental, and vision insurance

• basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

• participation in the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP); company match into a Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP) (if eligible)

• short-term and long-term disability coverage

• annual vacation entitlement; additional paid time off and company holidays

• a tuition reimbursement program

• a variety of well-being benefits

Les collaborateurs basés au Canada peuvent, selon leurs postes, bénéficier d'un ensemble complet d'avantages sociaux. L'éligibilité à ces avantages varie selon le poste, et peut inclure:

• des primes ou dispositifs d'intéressement à court et/ou long terme,

• des subventions pour les abonnements sportifs et abonnements internet

• une assurance santé incluant la prise en charge des frais médicaux, dentaires et optiques

• une assurance vie de base ainsi qu'un assurance en cas de décès ou de mutilation accidentels (AD&D)

• une participation au Régime enregistré d'épargne-retraite (REER) ; contribution équivalente de l'entreprise dans un régime de participation différée aux bénéfices (RPDB) (si admissible)

• une couverture en cas d'incapacité de travail temporaire ou prolongée

• un droit à congés payés annuels, avec jours de vacances, jours de récupération et jours fériés spécifiques à l'entreprise

• un programme de remboursement des frais de scolarité

• une variété d'avantages liés au bien-être