With a unique legacy in dermatology as well as decades of cutting-edge innovation, Galderma is the leading company solely dedicated to skin and advancing the future of dermatology.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and to promote their personal growth all the while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create unparalleled, direct impact.

Job Description

The Head of US Market Access and Reimbursement will lead a team to develop and execute market access strategy in the US prescription market and support Galderma in its next stage of evolution. Reporting to the Head of US Prescription Business Unit, with a dotted line reporting to the Global Head of Market Access, this person will play a central role in building the company’s success in the US. The role is responsible for building and leading the US Market Access and Reimbursement function for Galderma Prescription products with a primary focus on establishing the US payer and reimbursement organization required to successfully launch Galderma’s lead pre-commercial biologic product in atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis.

The Head of US Market Access and Reimbursement is accountable for the overall market access launch plan for prescription products, including strategy for pricing, payer reimbursement, payer contracting and formulary coverage. The role is also responsible for building and managing the specialty distribution function. The role requires a self-starter who is highly driven, collaborative, and can lead with influence in a matrix organization. They should be an expert in US market access dynamics and reimbursement complexities. The role will play an integral role in shaping and building a fit for purpose U.S. market access organization to support future launches.

Essential Functions-

Serve as the primary market access point of contact for the US region ; ensure inline and pipeline Franchise Heads are supported on all access related topics

• Build the access strategy, payer account, field reimbursement, and specialty pharmacy distribution teams that will be needed to ensure a successful launch of Galderma’s first prescription biologic asset in atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis

• Champion pricing and reimbursement requirements throughout commercialization and ensure alignment between all stakeholders internally; this includes identifying payer unmet needs, assessing pricing potential, identifying access challenges and way to overcome, overseeing tactical execution plans, supporting payer negotiations as needed, etc.

Collaborate with Global Market Access, Pricing, and Channel team to identify payer evidence needs and ensure appropriate evidence generation packages for in-line and pipeline products are created and deployed to ensure commercial access and reimbursement

• Gain senior management and cross-functional buy-in for US P&MA strategies

• Be accountable for the development of US market access deliverables, negotiation strategies, and national/regional market access tactics to secure price and reimbursement

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Legal and Finance), to ensure that plans are fit-for-purpose

• Provide P&MA perspectives in support of business development initiatives .

• Initiate, maintain, and tactfully influence relationships with various medical and non-medical stakeholders.

• Mentor individuals on the US Market Access and Reimbursement team • Actively contribute to the annual brand planning, forecasting, and budgeting process.

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Undergraduate degree required, MBA and/or relevant post graduate qualifications preferred

• 15+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience and minimum of 10 years in market access leadership positions, including building and leading payer account teams

• Established network of payer and PBM relationships

• Prior people management experience – especially managing payer account teams

• Track record successfully negotiating access for prescription products in competitive therapeutic areas in the US

. • Possess strong ‘executive presence’ and excellent communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence in rapidly changing environment

• Travel - Position requires up to 30% travel

Employer’s Rights: This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.