Want Health System Access Manager - Southwest (Remote) in USA

Posted 2025-03-14
Remote, USA Full-time Immediate Start

Job title: Health System Access Manager - Southwest (Remote)
Company: Otsuka
Job description: About Otsuka

We defy limitation, so that others can too. In going above and beyond?under any circumstances?for patients, families, providers, and for each other. It?s this deep-rooted dedication that drives us to uncover answers to complex, underserved medical needs, so that patients can push past the limitations of their disease and achieve more than they thought was possible each and every day.

About the Role

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. operates in a customer engagement approach designed to better deliver on patient, caregiver and HCP needs in an evolving healthcare environment. This model is built around where patients get their care?locally, with the intent to better serve patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers, delivering a higher quality experience that ultimately is focused on improving patient care. The local ?ecosystem approach? creates a unified focus among account management, medical, patient access and market access to engage local healthcare systems and identify opportunities to improve the patient experience. Through this matrix model, customers will now experience more coordinated and seamless care with digital-enabled support to help bridge care gaps.

The Health System Access Manager (HSAM) position is part of the Managed Markets Commercial Strategy team. It reports to the National Director of Health System Access for Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. (OAPI). This position is responsible for representing the entire OAPI portfolio with Organized Customers such as but not limited to Integrated Delivery Networks, Health Systems, Health Systems Owned Payer Plans, GPOs, Specialty Pharmacies, and ACOs; at the Administrative, C-Suite, and D-Suite Levels.

The HSAM is tasked with developing the assigned market by building customer alliances, establishing favorable product access, and achieving short and long-term strategic objectives by identifying customer needs and providing solutions. The HSAM priorities include ? satisfying the external customer and the internal stakeholder. The HSAM is a cross-functional position that requires a quarterback approach to account management, taking the lead for their assigned accounts. The HSAM must partner externally and internally on formulary review, pull-through, protocol development, resource placement, and utilization. The HSAM must thoroughly understand the industry's intricacies and the structure and decision-making processes of specific Organized Customers.

Represent OAPI and OAPI Brands to assigned Organized Customers to include:
  • Ability to articulate compelling unbranded and branded messaging within PI labeling.
  • Present the Brand Value Proposition.
  • Provide detailed Brand clinical information.
  • Share approved Health Economic Data.
  • Further customer engagement by providing insights/expertise in relevant Therapeutic Areas.
  • Leverage and Champion core market access resources and sales planning tools.
Serve as the Market Access point between OAPI and Internal/External Customers to include:
  • Collaborate with regional cross-functional team to develop the regional business plan and strategy to deliver upon the strategic vision and local ecosystem priorities to improve the customer experience, enhance patient outcomes and deliver on business opportunities.
  • Develop Health System Access strategy that leads to broader and deeper relationships within priority accounts.
  • Analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources in the region to identify key priorities and opportunities.
  • Create and own the health system portion of the regional business plan in collaboration with ecosystem leads and other cross-functional colleagues (medical, regional access, patient support).
  • Lead and bring customer insights on behavioral trends, market conditions, and changes in formulary and medical policies.
  • Enable Managed Markets Liaison (MML), HEOR, and Marketing team interactions with customers to include unique MML engagements and relationship building with peers.
  • Engage with Otsuka Government Affairs and Advocacy to ensure execution against opportunities and threats in area of responsibility.
  • Conduct all activities in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations as well as company policies in accordance with code of conduct and PhRMA.
Key Daily Job Responsibilities:
  • High level of communication and collaboration required with internal and external matrix partners.
  • Implement plans as a leader within the internal matrix team by organizing meetings, with concise communication on our shared goals and tactics with consistent follow-up.
  • Create process to collect and disseminate information across key stakeholders in a timely basis.
  • Continually develop market landscape and product/disease state knowledge.
  • Demonstrate strong critical analysis and planning skills in reviewing data, understanding trends, preparing and communicating applicable plans.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the medical community, with a high science approach focused on identifying needs and providing solutions.
  • Plan, organize and deliver effective and approved value proposition to achieve product formulary acceptance and protocol development.
  • Plan and execute strategic key account plans consistently, utilizing approved tactics and key company messages.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor consistent with OAPI philosophy, protocols, and guidelines.
  • Maintain an excellent level of continuous-improvement, personal and professional growth.
  • Development and implementation of strategy.
  • Manage assigned budget and accurately report budget activity.
  • Ensure Account Management CRM tool are up to date with all account activities.
  • Conduct all activities in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations as well as company policies in accordance with code of conduct and PhRMA.
Qualifications:

Required:
  • Minimum 10 years of professional experience.
  • Five or more years working within Health Systems, IDNs, Veterans Affairs, ACOs and Payers.
  • Experience in a leadership preferred.
  • Highly desired experience in contracting, budget impact modeling, specialty sales, reimbursement buy and bill/pharmacy benefit, formulary decision making and drug utilization review process, and understanding of health economics and outcomes.
  • Experience in HIT - Health Information Technology highly desirable.
  • C-Suite and D-Suite experience.
  • Scientific or clinical background desirable.
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred.
  • A valid and active driver?s license is required for this position.
  • Able to travel up to 60%
Annual Salary : Minimum $110,876.00 - Maximum $158,620.00, plus annual incentive: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting salary for candidates hired to perform the work. Other elements may be used to determine actual salary such as the candidate?s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Company benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, company provided Basic Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) match, PTO allotment each calendar year, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

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Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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