[Hiring] Director, National Payer Accounts @Cogent Biosciences

Role Description

The Director, National Payer Accounts, is responsible for ensuring profitable coverage access with government accounts and key regional plans. This role supports the execution of the Market Access objectives and strategy for the payer audience, collaborating with internal partners including Market Access, Marketing, Commercial Operations, Sales, and Medical to align approaches with our largest customers to ensure the best patient and provider experience.

• Execute specific customer strategy as it aligns with overall product and organizational goals.
• Deliver the value of our products, services, and the Cogent organization by managing interactions with all customer stakeholders.
• Develop and execute corporate strategies customized to the market access payer environment to help Cogent maximize its access and profitability.
• Lead all interactions with key strategic accounts.
• Monitor developments among government and private insurers/entities to support Market Access strategies.
• Develop, maintain, and build relationships with account senior management and decision makers.
• Monitor formulary and product access if applicable.
• Responsible for the development of the account plan and participate in business reviews.
• Provide subject matter expertise of the payer accounts to support and influence the development of the broader sales and marketing strategy.
• Execute brand strategy customized to the market access business environment.
• Provide education and coaching to field colleagues on opportunities and/or overcome access challenges.
• Represent Cogent at key national and regional conferences.
• Demonstrate a hands-on, result-oriented mindset, with flexibility and willingness to support others as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years in pharmaceutical industry with documented track record of success and first line sales management experience preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience with government accounts and key regional payer accounts with rare disease, hematology, and oncology experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on “clinical value first” and/or scientific product-related information to key stakeholders within key national accounts.
• Consistent track record of ensuring payer coverage and successful contract negotiation.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, analyze sales and payer data, and proficiency in contracting or negotiations across all key government payer customers and business segments (i.e. Commercial and Medicare).
• Strong business acumen includes persuasive business communication and presentation skills to both external and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, exhibit business judgment, and identify opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with the ability to create professional documents, presentations, and spreadsheets.
• Excellent collaboration and ability to work cross-functionally.

Requirements

• Salary Range: $240,000 to $275,000 USD
• Target Bonus: 20%
• Exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Benefits

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your family.
• Funding up to 75% of in-network deductibles.
• 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
• Generous paid time off.
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Paid family and medical leave for all employees regardless of location.
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage for up to 20 weeks.
• Wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and inclusive family-forming support.