Manager, Market Access

Overview

Entrepreneurial Spirit, Rooted in Tradition. Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) is a U.S. subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC) in Japan, which touts a storied reputation more than 300 years in the making. Our parent company - one of Japan’s most respected - is a research-driven pharmaceutical company that has tirelessly pursued medical breakthroughs with global reach. MTPC has discovered and produced several first-in-class medicines for serious diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS), diabetes mellitus (DM), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

MTPA is rapidly expanding its operations across all functional areas. MTPA’s commitment to patients and their communities continues with a robust late-stage pipeline of investigational treatments for difficult-to-treat diseases and commercializing products with significant unmet medical needs in North American markets.  In the United States, MTPA launched rare diseases treatments including RADICAVA® (edaravone) injectables in 2017, EXSERVAN™ (riluzole) oral film in 2021, and RADICAVA® (edaravone) oral suspension in 2022.  The company handles research, clinical development, sales, marketing, medical affairs, and business development functions.  MTPA is dedicated to improving the treatment environment for those with debilitating diseases, researching on real-world evidence, and creating hope for all facing illness. 

The Manager, Market Access facilitates positive momentum towards launching pipeline products within the Market Access department by drawing on a thorough understanding of each Market Access function (Trade, Patient Access, Hub Services, Government Affairs and Corporate Accounts). The Manager, Market Access builds relationships throughout the organization, coordinates activities across multiple business divisions of the company, and develops key materials for internal and external use, including: channel strategy, marketing pieces (e.g., CADs, MPAs, Trade, Government Affairs), internal and customer-facing presentations, and training materials. This role is a critical contributor in the pre and post launch period for market conditioning and launch execution. The Manager, Market Access will report directly into the Director, Trade Channel Strategy. The Manager, Market Access will be responsible for in-line ALS products that are already in market as well pre-launch activities of Parkinson’s Disease pipeline products.

Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for developing access marketing tactics and operational support to the Market Access organization.to support current therapies as well as in support of a planned product launch.
• Development of Patient Access Services/Reimbursement Services for providers, patients and care givers for pharmaceutical and device combination products.Access marketing responsibilities include payer, hub, copay marketing materials, HCP overview pieces, field training of these materials, and Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) etc.
• Liaison between market access, MTPA leadership team and field teams, including Managers of Patient Access, Corporate Account Directors, Government Affairs.
• Operational responsibilities include agency management, budget, conference logistics and marketing materials.
• Be seen as a key leader with the field and home office personnel and participate in special project as required.
• Apply in-depth understanding of reimbursement issues, payer segments, process to plan and drive account support for necessary Managed Markets
• Works closely with Product Management Review Committee (PMRC) to ensure all Market Access materials (including reimbursement, patient services, distribution materials and messages) within market access are approved for use.
• Works closely together with the other parts of the organization as required to develop materials and presentations for entire market access team which includes CADs, MPAs, Trade and Government Affairs.
• Oversees the vendor management process to ensure proper procedure is followed and efficiencies are used to minimize vendor project costs.
• Completes all company-based and job-related training as assigned by MTPA within the required timeline.
• Additional duties as assigned by MTPA management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business major
• Master’s degree is preferred
• 5 years of product management, marketing and/or international business experience.  Prefer pharmaceutical industry exp
• Thorough understanding of the drug commercialization process
• Familiarity with all aspects of U.S. market access including specialty pharmacies, hub services, and distribution including sites of care
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access), and use of customer relationship management (CRM) system.
• Must embody the MTPA’s values of Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Drive for Results, Accountability, Development, Agility, and Integrity

Our Value Proposition:

Enjoy the fast-moving, entrepreneurial spirit more typically found in a small biotech, complemented by the benefits of a global pharmaceutical/chemical conglomerate.  At this time, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America offers our employees unparalleled opportunities for career success coupled with a supportive level of employee benefits.

MTP provides a competitive benefits package inclusive of Medical and Dental health benefits, short-term and long-term disability plans, Company Paid and Supplemental Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection.  In addition, we provide a generous PTO policy based on tenure, commencing with 24 PTO days, pro-rated based on hire date.

The salary range for this position is $93,000 - $149,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

This position is eligible to participate in our annual Short-Term Incentive (STI) program.  Specific information about the plan including eligibility rules and target, will be furnished upon hire.

Salary : $93,000 - $149,000