Director, US Rare Disease Value and Access

Company: Sanofi EU
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 21, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Director US Rare Disease Value and AccessLocation: Cambridge, MAAbout the JobThe Rare Disease V&A Director is responsible for working within the Sanofi business unit to help develop and execute the market access strategy for the Rare Disease for both in-line and Launch products. This individual will help develop the value story across market access channels and regional payers, working in partnership with the market access, medical, marketing functions, sales and PRB team members to support access initiatives and gain optimal product reimbursement and coverage. The Director should have experience in specialty pharmacy, reimbursement and policy, and experience launching products. This individual will report to the Sr. Director of V&A, is expected to demonstrate independent strategic thinking, and is expected to work with minimal supervision.This role will provide periodic updates to key internal stakeholders, including BU partners, on important payer trends and issues, and will document payer initiatives and their outcomes.We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.Main Responsibilities:

• Working closely with medical affairs, evidenced based medicine (EBM/HEVA) and market research to identify and analyze trends and/or changes which will influence market access now and in the future.
• Developing strategies and tactics across channels and regions to optimize broad access for Rare Disease brands.
• Developing and coordinating training efforts in support of payer facing teams working closely with Value and Access, Account Management, Training, and Brand team leadership
• Creating actionable analytics at the plan and geographical level.
• Leading and developing payer value and communication platforms, in coordination with US market access, marketing, and medical teams.
• Creating personal and non-personal payer materials for unbranded/branded campaigns.
• Managing Rare Expert Team to gain input and obtain advice on materials and programs to design for payers.
• Analyzing, developing and implementing pull through activities.
• Providing actionable direction to commercial teams on reimbursement issues that impact both medical and pharmacy benefits for infused/oral Specialty products.
• Working closely with Sanofi global market access teams to identify opportunities, improve existing tactics, and meet payer needs.
• Managing vendors/agencies as needed, including the development of RFPs, review, selection and milestones achievement towards contract deliverables.
• Interfacing with consumer and HCP marketing colleagues to understand customer needs and insights, as well as payers' impact on them.
• Developing KPIs and metrics to assess impact of key initiatives.
• Managing market access budget aligned with key responsibilities.About YouRequired Qualifications and Skills:
  • BA, BS, Pharm D or equivalent required.
  • MBA or other graduate level degree preferred
  • 10+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience
  • 3-5+ years of Market Access experience, such as Payer Marketing Management, Contracting, Training
  • Product launch experience in specialty/biologics is required
  • Experience in rare disease is a plus but not required
  • Candidates must possess the ability to proactively analyze and identify business problems, develop strategic solutions, implement tactical programs, and design metrics to measure business impact
  • Individual must possess the ability to build consensus in a matrix environment with multiple functional groups supporting the brand team
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong financial/analytical skills
  • Ability to travel approximately 25%.Why Choose Us?
    • Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
    • Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
    • Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
    • Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.#GD-SG - -#LI-GZ -#LI-Onsite#vhdAll compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can

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