Director, Value, Access & Pricing- US Rare Tumors (GOMEKLI)

Work Location:  Boston, Massachusetts

Shift:  No

Department:  HC-NA-RCUMA2A US Marketing

Recruiter:  Molly Scheu

Role Level: 4

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About SpringWorks Therapeutics:

SpringWorks Therapeutics, a healthcare company of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with rare tumors.

We developed and are commercializing the first and only FDA and EC approved medicine for adults with desmoid tumors and the first and only FDA and EC approved medicine for both adults and children with neurofibromatosis type 1 associated plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN).

At SpringWorks, we are committed to finding answers people with rare tumors need. We thrive in an atmosphere of passion and tenacity, fueled by the excitement of the possibilities science may unlock and driven to work with urgency because of the importance of our work. We value authenticity because diverse backgrounds, cultures, styles and abilities can only help us find the answers that people with rare tumors are looking for .

Your Role:

The Director, Value, Access & Pricing (VAP) GOMEKLI is a critical leadership role within the U.S. Market Access team, responsible for shaping the strategic direction and leading the development and execution of market access and pricing strategies to support the commercial success of GOMEKLI.

This individual will lead the development of access strategies and tactics that communicate the differentiated value of GOMEKLI to key external stakeholders, including payers, C-suite executives, provider networks, GPOs, pharmacists, and population-based decision-makers in community oncology. The Director will be accountable for delivering a suite of payer and provider-facing tools, field team resources, and non-personal engagement tactics to ensure optimal access and uptake.

The Director will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including brand marketing, sales, HEOR, medical affairs, patient services, and operations to ensure strategic alignment and execution excellence.  This position reports to the Executive Director, Value, Access & Pricing – Rare Tumors and works in close partnership with the broader U.S. Market Access.

This role is open for remote consideration​  #LI-Remote

This role is preferred hybrid: work onsite 3 days a week at our Seaport office

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Act as the product-specific market access expert and central hub for all access-related topics, serving as the primary point of contact for cross-functional teams and informing the broader U.S. Market Access organization on product-specific developments, strategies, and insights

Leads the development of Market Access strategies and evidence-based payor value proposition; manages the execution of brand aligned Market Access tactical plans that influence coverage decisions and remove patient access hurdles

Leads strategic and tactical development and pull through of various field-based resources to support field facing teams including Strategic Enterprise Account Directors (SEADs), Field Access Managers (FAMs), and Sales teams

Shapes the development of pricing and contracting strategies, ensuring market competitiveness, payor acceptance and coverage policies that enable patient access

Manage Pricing and Government Pricing annual lifecycle, including both strategic and operational activities to maintain compliance with regulations

Continuously evaluates changing market and competitive dynamics to inform short and long-term strategies including but not limited to formulary positioning, contracting, pricing, real-world evidence generation and public policy

Leads the management of key strategic partner relationships to ensure execution of the strategic vision and tactical goals as well as the timely completion of projects within budget

Monitor evolving reimbursement and policy landscape and integrate insights into access strategy

Measure and report impact of targeted launch / access tactical plan investments

Role Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree (business or related disciplines)

MBA or other advanced degree preferred

Skills/Experience:

9+ years of pharmaceutical and/or biotech experience required in rare disease or Oncology

5+ years in internal Market access role

Internal rare disease/oncology launch experience required (strategic, operational and tactical)

Inline rare disease/oncology product market access and cross-functional brand team experience required

Value/payer marketing and customer insights generation experience required

Field and/or field payer experience preferred

New Product Pricing experience preferred

Understanding of Oncology value frameworks, HeOR, pricing, policy and patient advocacy preferred

Experience in patient administered products (Part D, oral)

Experience working a collaborative, dynamic, accountable environment

Technical:

Expert in US market access environment with knowledge of recent policy changes, external product launches and current dynamics in Rare & Oncology

Other:

Collaborative and curious, with innovative drive and continuous improvement mindset

Ability to travel to market access internal and external customer-facing meetings 30-40%

Leadership:

Inclusive, humble, people-first leader with demonstrated examples of successful collaboration and engagement in a fast-moving environment

Communication:

Strong communication both written and verbal

Ability to influence up and across to achieve strategic objectives, gain alignment and secure resources

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to communicate openly and share information to foster trust while encouraging constructive debate, making informed decisions, and ensuring shared commitment to outcomes.

Demonstrated willingness to take risks and stand up for what is right while prioritizing the needs and experiences of customers and patients in all decisions.

Commitment to setting and reaching ambitious goals and setting high standards while acting in the best interest of the company and taking initiative to drive results.

Uphold ethical standards and being honest in all interactions.

Ability to streamline processes to focus on what matters and creates impact and acting quickly to adapt to changes.

Demonstrated ability to embrace new ideas, challenge the status quo, and seek innovative solutions while valuing diverse perspectives and treating others with respect and dignity.

Compensation and Benefits:

The expected salary range for this position is $167,000 – $270,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.