Why Sarepta? Why Now?
The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold a leadership position in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) and are building a robust portfolio of programs across muscle, central nervous system, and cardiac diseases. In 2023, we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne.
We’re looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients.
What Sarepta Offers
At Sarepta, we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work, and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity. We are committed to offering a range of benefits and work-life resources designed to support people in the following areas:
For a full list of our comprehensive benefits, see our website: https://www.sarepta.com/join-us
The Importance of the Role
The Director, Medical Managed Care (DMMC) is a critical field-based liaison position which involves the development and execution of specific payer communication plans for delivering scientific, clinical and health economic information for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and Sarepta marketed and pipeline products. During execution of these communication plans, the Director, Medical Managed Care is tasked with ensuring the delivery of scientifically credible and consistent key value messages to public and private payer segments. This role serves as a scientific resource for a number of key customers including, but not limited to, clinical decision makers in the payer and managed care community. Additionally, this role actively contributes to the development of medical resources to support payer education regarding DMD and the safe and appropriate use of Sarepta products.
The Opportunity to Make a Difference
- Identify, develop and maintain relationships with key clinical decision makers within the payer and managed care community
- Develop and maintain credible and independent relationships with key medical, pharmacy, quality & health economics/outcomes/analytics opinion leaders within assigned accounts
- Work closely with Director National Accounts to help educate payer and market access customers on disease and treatment
- Interface with key customers/opinion leaders and assist internal stakeholders in interpretation of key scientific data to support policy decision-makers
- Prepare and deliver fair-balanced and comprehensive responses to clinical and scientific concerns of payer/managed care customers
- Communicate scientific information clearly in a variety of settings, including internal meetings, advisory boards, and 1:1 or group discussions with clinical decision makers, as requested
- Provide assistance in the development of payer tools/dossiers to demonstrate value from a payer perspective to support the safe and appropriate use of Sarepta products
- Participate in internal training and planning of national and regional opinion leader meetings
- Attend select scientific meetings and professional conferences for the purpose of providing Medical Affairs support and engaging in scientific exchange with key decision makers
- Provide GMA leadership with customer insights and correlating business recommendations
- Other related duties as required
More about You
- BA/BS required. MD, PhD, or PharmD strongly preferred; MBA or additional degree in health economics, health outcomes, public health or health policy is a plus
- 10 + years of related experience with 3-5 years of pharmaceutical industry, managed care experience, or similar organizational experience required (e.g., field based medical/HEOR, value-access, market access)
- Strong Scientific and Pharmaceutical and Health Outcomes knowledge; preferably industry derived. Strong understanding of current US Healthcare system
- Highly driven individual with the ability to combine scientific knowledge with a focus on customer service and compassion for the patients we serve
- Familiarity with and track record of complying with industry and regulatory compliance guidelines
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaborative team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional listening skills, strong presentation skills, and good negotiating and influencing skills
- Willingness to travel >50%
What Now?
We’re always looking for solution-oriented, critical thinkers.
So, if you’re comfortable with ambiguity and candor, relish challenging yourself, and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work, then we encourage you to apply.
#LI-Hybrid
This position is hybrid, you will be expected to work on site at one of Sarepta’s facilities in the United States and/or attend Company-sponsored in-person events from time to time.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.
Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.
