Director, National Accounts, Medicaid & Government Accounts

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Xenon PharmaceuticalsBiopharmaceuticals
United States; fully remoteFull-TimeDirector
SalaryBase Salary $236,708 – $260,200 • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus
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Job Details

Experience
Minimum of 10 years market access experience in biotech/pharmaceuticals with at least 5 years in Medicaid-specific market access, account management, and payer strategy
Required Skills
Data Analysis

Requirements

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree; an advanced degree is a plus.
  • At least 10 years of market access experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals.
  • At least 5 years of Medicaid-specific market access, account management, and payer strategy experience.
  • Deep knowledge of government payer policy, pricing, and reimbursement dynamics.
  • In-depth knowledge of U.S. private and government payer coverage and reimbursement systems at federal, state, and local levels.
  • Knowledge of Affordable Care Act-related regulatory changes and pharmaceutical channel dynamics.
  • Track record of securing and improving product coverage and reimbursement across private and government payers, specialty pharmacies, and organized customers.
  • Experience launching pharmacy benefit products in competitive markets and leading contract negotiations to minimize GTN impact and drive profitability.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze data, determine trends, and inform strategy.
  • Strong customer relationship-building, stakeholder management, and cross-functional influencing skills.
  • Ability to understand account priorities and their impact on individual decision makers.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and work in a start-up environment.
  • Travel up to 50% may be required based on business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute business plans for Medicaid-targeted states and government payer accounts.
  • Monitor Medicaid policies, CMS guidance, and state-specific developments affecting access.
  • Build and maintain executive-level relationships with Medicaid agencies, Pharmacy Directors, Managed Medicaid leaders, and other government stakeholders.
  • Secure formulary access and reimbursement in alignment with brand and payer strategies.
  • Negotiate supplemental rebates and lead contract processes from initiation through negotiation and completion.
  • Collaborate with Medical Affairs and Value and Access to communicate value propositions and HEOR data to target audiences.
  • Review sales trends and local competitive landscapes to identify pull-through opportunities.
  • Work with regional sales directors and representatives to address access challenges and execute aligned pull-through plans.
  • Advise internal stakeholders on policy and market developments, and assist with field training on payer knowledge and formulary reimbursement nuances.
  • Represent Xenon at industry conferences and develop objectives and budget proposals in accordance with company plans.
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Base Salary $236,708 – $260,200 • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus
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