Associate Director, Market Access, Canada

Location: Canada (Remote)

PEAK Pharma Solutions Inc. is currently recruiting on behalf of a growing Canadian pharmaceutical organization: DOMPÉ CANADA. If you are experienced in leading a market access department in the Canadian pharmaceutical industry, you will want to part of this exciting opportunity. This position is a full-time, permanent position directly with the client. PEAK Pharma Solutions Inc. is only acting as the recruiter.

ABOUT DOMPÉ

At Dompé, our success is rooted in our team and our history. We are a private, rapidly growing global biopharmaceutical company. Founded in Milan, Italy, we have a 165-year legacy of medical innovation. Dompé’s rich history has greatly influenced its priorities today: to innovate for the benefit of patients facing both everyday wellness needs and rare conditions. Dompé operates in two strategic areas in select markets around the world: Primary Care, which includes prescription and over-the-counter products; and Biotechnology and Rare Disease, which recently expanded into the United States.

Today Dompé has 800 employees worldwide and we are excited to be scaling in Canada.

YOUR ROLE AT DOMPÉ

Under the direction of the General Manager of Dompé Canada, the Associate Director (AD) of Market Access will be responsible for identifying access barriers and proposing strategies to address patient access needs by working to maintain the Dompe Cares patient support program and working with private and public payers to maximize access to Oxervate for patients to whom it has been prescribed.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Private & Public Pricing & Reimbursement Strategy

Identify access barriers and propose strategies to address patient access needs, ensuring coverage is in line with Canadian Product Monograph
Maintain a high level of clinical and market expertise and lead various agencies, consultants, and global marketing partners to successfully maximize patient access to the product in Canada
Refine the product launch strategy, critical success factors, behavioural objectives and tactics to ensure all patient access goals are met.
Collaborate with global stakeholders, influence future growth strategies, and shape the culture of Dompé Canada

Manage Private & Public Payer Interactions

Meet with private and public payers to obtain access to Oxervate, partnering with the Medical team to prepare presentation materials and clinical data.
Track payer coverage and market landscape and triage access issues. Identify trends and develop action plan to increase coverage.

Manage Patient Support Program

Fully own patient support programs, including providing management with visibility into key performance indicators (KPIs), managing to required service levels, and initiating performance management steps.
Work hand-in-hand with our Key Account Managers to support the needs of physicians and their patients in the field. The AD will have the opportunity to.
Recommend and manage any patient access programs and track performance, in collaboration with compliance department.

Develop Patient Access Messaging & Promotional Materials

Design and roll out patient access materials as needed in partnership with the marketing team
Collaborate with KAM leadership to create effective and compliant training plan around patient access messaging and resource utilization.
Leverage the knowledge of the team across our global organization, collaborating with external vendors and internal departments including marketing, legal, regulatory, medical affairs, corporate and compliance
Comply with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of Dompé activities

Partner with Commercial Operations & Supply Chain

The AD provides Canadian oversight to Customer Operations activities, partnering with both selected vendors and global business partners for Specialty Pharmacy Services for the delivery of Oxervate to patients.
Evaluate distribution model and make recommendations to senior leadership to maintain or enhance as needed to support patient access

We are seeking team members who will live by and promote the core values of our Dompé culture: Integrity, Speed, Knowledge, Passion, Attention to Detail, Reliability, Flexibility and Teamwork. We are looking for individuals who possess an entrepreneurial spirit, flexible attitude, and adaptable nature to join our team.

BUILDING INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: WHO THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR MARKET ACCESS WORKS WITH WITHIN DOMPÉ:

Senior Leadership (San Mateo)
Brand and Field Marketing
Market Access
Marketing Operations
Sales
Medical Affairs
Supply Chain and Quality
IT

BUILDING EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: WHO THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR MARKET ACCESS WORKS WITH OUTSIDE OF DOMPÉ:

Specialty Pharmacy
Dompé Patient Support ProgramVendor
Patients / Caregivers
MD Offices / HCPs
3rd Party Logistic Vendor
Medical Communications Agencies
Other Vendors as necessary

YOU COULD BE THE PERFECT FIT IF YOU HAVE:

A university degree, MBA or master’s level degree a plus

5 years or more of pharmaceutical (or broader healthcare) commercial experience (with at least 2 years in marketing roles)
Recent ophthalmology experience a plus, ideally in anterior segment

Experience in developing and implementing patient access programs
Experience in engaging with Canadian Private and Public payers and agencies
A proven track record of self-driven results-oriented work history
The ability to readily take action on challenges with an appropriate level of planning
Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical legal and regulatory requirements
Experience with cross-functional review committees and presenting to senior leadership is required
Experience working with global teams a plus

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED FOR SUCCESS: TECHNICAL

Experience creating resources to educate HCPs on various access programs and offerings
Metrics driven mindset, with experience analyzing user behaviour & marketing activities to improve customer experience
Understanding of various vehicles for creating insights and understanding behaviours and needs of target audiences
Demonstrated understanding of legal and regulatory requirements on patient access services

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED FOR SUCCESS: PERSONAL

Results-oriented
Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, start-up environment
Critical thinker and active listener
Influential in driving outcomes and buy-in for ideas
Ability to manage multiple priorities and simplify approach based on priorities
Teamwork & collaboration
The desire to actively solicit feedback on performance and skill development needs
Appreciation for diversity of perspectives and approaches among peers

BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR DOMPÉ TEAM

Comprehensive medical benefits: we value access to healthcare for our patients as well as our employees
Generous vacation / holiday time off: we care about our employees and encourage a balanced lifestyle
Competitive 401(K) matching
A super cool team who’s excited to transform lives through innovative therapies

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $210,000.00-$235,000.00 per year

If you would like to apply for this role please click the link below:

Associate Director, Market Access – Canada (remote)

We thank everyone that applies. If we feel your qualifications suit our current opportunity, we will be in touch with you. Please keep correspondence to email at this time.

PEAK Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Associate Director, Market Access, Canada

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