Vice President, Head of Payer Accounts (US Field based)

This role can be field based in the US.
Accountabilities

Lead U.S. payer account strategy and execution across commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid to optimize coverage, reimbursement, and access for Takeda products.
Oversee national and regional payer account teams and ensure coordinated field execution, contract pull-through, issue identification/escalation, and consistent engagement.
Own payer engagement with national/regional health plans, PBMs, employer groups, and government payers as senior executive sponsor.
Drive payer contracting strategy with Contracting & Pricing, aligned to brand, lifecycle, and portfolio objectives.
Partner with Franchise, Medical, Patient Services, and Commercial Operations to integrate payer strategy into brand plans and launch readiness.
Use analytics (dashboards/KPIs/performance reviews) to guide payer engagement and access initiatives.
Serve as primary executive escalation point for payer access, coverage, reimbursement, and policy‑driven access risks.
Represent payer strategy and results in internal governance forums; communicate to senior leadership.
Lead cross‑functional collaboration with PAMA, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Government Affairs to ensure compliant and scalable payer activities.
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare, economics, or related field.
12+ years of experience in Managed Markets, payer account management, or market access leadership.
Demonstrated success leading executive‑level payer relationships and large account teams.
Preferred Qualifications

MBA or advanced degree.
Experience restructuring/integrating market access or payer organizations.
Expertise in payer analytics, reimbursement economics, and contracting strategy.

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