Executive Director, International Pricing, Access, Value, and Evidence (Flexible Location)

Who We Are BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities. Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

Summary Description The Executive Director, International Value & Access, will report to the SVP, Head of Pricing, Access, Value and Evidence (PAVE) and will be a member of PAVE leadership team. The position and his/her team will be responsible for the strategic planning, design and local implementation of access and pricing strategies to support the launch, pricing and reimbursement of BioMarin's products in markets outside of the US in Europe, MEA, LaTam and APAC. This position has a flexible location in Europe, LatAm or East US.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategies and plans addressing health care payer-related barriers to product access.
• Monitor the regional reimbursement environment by tracking government policy initiatives and associated commercial implications, and profiling reimbursement environment for marketed and pipeline products.
• Utilize key market research, advisory board, and other patient/field inputs to continually monitor market trends and dynamics and assess their business implications.
• Monitor relevant country-specific policy initiatives and associated commercial implications, and profile the environment for marketed and pipeline products.
• Collaborate with Country Managers and Area Directors to analyze the commercial implications of new or pending reimbursement policy and/or legislative proposals potentially impacting reimbursement for BioMarin products.
• Participate on brand, government contracts/pricing, and other commercial teams.
• Collaborate closely with Global PAVE teams (HEOR, Pricing, V&A) and other commercial groups including Field Sales, Market Planning, Marketing, and Commercial Operations across the region.
• Collaborate closely with other corporate groups also monitoring the legislative and regulatory environment (e.g. Government Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs).
• Assist Country Managers and Areas Directors in the preparation and submission of reimbursement dossiers.
• Monitor development of government programs for reimbursement of orphan drugs/rare diseases.

Scope International scope including Europe, LatAm, MEA and APAC.

Education

• BS/BA degree in Business or Life Sciences.
• Fluent English.

Experience

• Minimum 15+ years of commercial experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with minimum of 10+ years management experience in Market Access.
• Experience leading multicultural teams.
• Experience with specialty care products in highly competitive markets; experience in rare diseases market would be a plus.
• Proven track record of marketing across multiple stages of a product’s life cycle.
• Successful Global launch experience in specialty and/or rare disease, preferably in the specific therapeutic area.
• Strong leadership skills and business acumen.
• Deep strategic marketing expertise (launch, branding, analytical skills, targeting, segmentation, life cycle management in particular).
• Demonstrated agility, accountability, sense of urgency and team spirit.
• Capability to embark and enroll cross‑functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to build strong relationships across cultures, backgrounds and functions.
• Can manage complex situations and has demonstrated ability to make decisions.
• Strong planning and project management skills – can and has successfully driven projects involving several departments and functions.
• Ability to convey complex information succinctly & simply (including verbal, written and in presentations).
• Resilience and openness to change.
• Complies with Company guidelines and country/industry standards on ethics and compliance and acts as a role model for ethical behavior.

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.