Job Summary

The Senior Director U.S. Policy and Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) will lead global policy and commercial strategy by developing and executing public policy strategies in support of Fresenius Kabi’s corporate objectives for the biosimilars business and will be responsible for advising the business on future commercial launch and payer negotiation strategies. The Senior Director will develop and lead payment and reimbursement policy proposals and launch strategies relative to global public policy trends, monitor relevant policy issues and developments at the global and U.S. federal and state levels and serve as an advisor and subject matter expert to the biopharmaceutical business in the areas of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial market reimbursement, payment, and coverage. The Senior Director will develop and lead strategies and execute tactical plans to influence Global policymakers, U.S. CMS, HHS, and state reimbursement agencies in support of Fresenius Kabi’s identified priorities in the US. Individual must have strong expertise in value proposition development with financials to influence policy. Fresenius Kabi’s Biosimilar leading policy work is developed in-house without the use of consultants.

• Salary Range: $220,000-260,000
• Position is eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan with a target of 22% of the base salary.
• Position is eligible to participate in our medium-term incentive plan.
• Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the strategy aligned with clinical, commercial, regulatory, and market access objectives.
• Serve as a strategic leader at the intersection of policy, health economics, and market access.
• Build and maintain contacts and develop strong relationships with key executives, senior appointees, and other key staff at agencies including OMB, HHS, CMS, and FDA.
• Lead reimbursement policy development, author comment letters, lead meetings with relevant federal and state agencies, and support the biosimilars business unit commercial division on issues related to coverage, payment, and reimbursement.
• Cultivate relationships with the AAM/Biosimilars Council, ERIC, and related trade associations and participate in relevant staff-level work groups to advocate for Fresenius Kabi Biopharmaceutical objectives.
• Monitor and analyze federal/state legislative, regulatory and policy developments and decisions that may have an impact on Fresenius Kabi, Inc. corporate objectives.
• Proactively participate and lead external meetings and raise the profile of Fresenius Kabi, Inc.
• Together with the SVP Global Governmental Affairs & Policy, develop a policy/advocacy strategy for the business in the US and contribute to its implementation.
• Develop analytically sound, proactive policy positions bearing in mind the commercial, regulatory, and IP strategy.
• Collaborate and lead the development and implementation of strategies designed to secure sustainable coverage and reimbursement policies and in external forums, including trade associations, meetings with payers, policymakers and advisors, patient, and physician groups.
• Provide strategic counsel to the corporate leadership and senior management of the company as appropriate. Respond to inquiries on legislative and regulatory issues from corporate management and businesses.
• Serve as a strategic leader in cross-functional collaboration to perform quantitative and qualitative impact assessment of biosimilar policies and advise business accordingly.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in public health, policy or law desirable.
• 15+ years’ experience in government and/or government affairs or health policy with at least 7 years in positions of increasing responsibility and experience in the pharmaceutical/health care industry.
• Ability to provide strategic counsel, often under pressure, to senior leaders on policy and government affairs.
• Strong political acumen to effectively build sustainable relationships and establish positive corporate identity.
• Proven contact network, involvement, and success in influencing the development of federal legislation and/or regulatory process.
• Proven ability to execute pivotal reforms to U.S. federal payment systems, including Medicare, Medicaid, and other government-funded programs.
• Skilled at advocacy, influence and persuasion; able to convince others to act on information or recommendations based on compelling logic and/or common best interests.
• Proven ability to understand and clearly communicate complex and technical topics simply and succinctly.
• Successful candidates will have strong analytical, written, presentation and communication skills, as well as comprehensive understanding of the legislative and policy process.
• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals in an organization at all levels, the business community, elected officials, and lobbyists.
• A track-record of successful development of policy or regulatory strategies within the healthcare/pharmaceutical space.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.