Director, Market Access, Partner Markets

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Company DescriptionDeciphera is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing important new medicines to improve the lives of people with cancer. We are leveraging our proprietary switch-control kinase inhibitor platform and deep expertise in kinase biology to develop a broad portfolio of innovative medicines.In addition to advancing multiple product candidates from our platform in clinical studies, QINLOCK® is Deciphera’s FDA-approved switch-control kinase inhibitor for the treatment of fourth-line gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). QINLOCK is also approved for fourth-line GIST in Australia, Canada, China, and Hong Kong.Deciphera (NASDAQ: DCPH) is a publicly traded company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Our state-of-the-art research facility is located in Lawrence, Kansas.We offer an outstanding culture and opportunity for personal and professional growth based on our “PATHS” Core Values:Patients – places the importance of improving the lives of patients and their caregivers at the forefront of every day’s work.Accountability – for our performance and the way we work with coworkers and other stakeholders.Transparency – in our intent and actions to both internal and external stakeholders.Honesty and Integrity – fosters trust and strives to deliver on our and the company’s promises.Stewardship – values and uses wisely the resources and investments provided to the company.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Director, Market Access, Partner Markets to lead our efforts in markets beyond US and EU5. Your strong experience in building and executing market access strategies and tactics will support us to establish a globally aligned market access pathway through sustainable partnerships. As Deciphera we are dedicated to enable patients access to our innovative products and our promising pipeline.This position will report to the VP Market Access International. The location of the position is flexible.Key Responsibilities

• Lead all pricing and access activities for partner markets (Europe and International) in collaboration with key internal and partner functions.
• Develop prioritization of partner markets and alliance opportunities through assessment in partnership with our Head of Partner Markets
• Provide guidelines in defining value-based partnerships and alliances from a market access perspective
• Ensure evidence synthesis activities (systematic reviews, indirect comparisons, dossier development, etc.) are performed to optimally meet our Partner Markets strategy and support successful product positioning
• Ensure that partner and country pricing and access strategies are aligned to International Market Access Strategy and are of high quality and are fit for purpose for each country.
• Actively monitor pricing developments for partner markets and ensure on time internal pricing approval.
• Ensure development of a partner network with deep country-level understanding of payer needs, decision-making approaches, strategies, and country reimbursement stakeholders and influence map
• Based on insights, develop pricing & access strategy incorporating additional evidence needs, value proposition beyond the drug, managed entry schemes and other agreements to ensure mutual value, and pricing strategy.
• Support development of health economic and outcomes analyses required for access, working in collaboration with internal cross-functional teams in medical affairs and global HEOR
• Proactively identify evidence requirements for successful access in partner markets for both commercial and clinical stage assets.
• Ensure that local access relevant insights and trends are gathered and reported to Market Access International to inform strategic actions.
• Oversee compliant communication tools to be used in discussions with payers
• Support the execution of broader market access goals, including pricing targets, revenue targets, access timelines, and overall launch succes

Qualifications

• University degree, MBA or PhD in science and/or economics preferred
• Demonstrated experience supporting the regional launch of innovative therapies; oncology experience is a plus
• Hands-on experience with country pricing negotiations; demonstrated knowledge of pricing trends, tactics, and European payer dynamics
• Demonstrated knowledge in at least one of the core market access domains (pricing, HEOR, policy, local market execution)
• Experience and proven success working with cross-functional teams across geographies
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple activities (both “self” and through delegation) and working in a fast-paced environment
• Fluency in both written and oral English is essential
• Excellent ability to see the ‘bigger picture’ in market access and work across domains
• Ability to manage ambiguity, frequent change and senior level engagements; Ability to confidently seek out help when needed
• Strong strategic, tactical and operational skills and ability and willingness to switch between strategic and operational level of working
• Strong learning agility and ability to engage in-depth across multiple disease areas
• Clear ability to work across cultures, languages, and geographies and willingness travel frequently, as the business requires

Additional InformationWhat Deciphera will Bring:Deciphera offers competitive compensation, including equity-based compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Summer vacation bonus
• Global, company-wide summer and winter shutdowns
• An annual lifestyle allowance
• Internal rewards and recognition program

Deciphera (NASDAQ: DCPH) is a publicly traded company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Our state-of-the-art research facility is located in Lawrence, Kansas and our European operations are run out of Switzerland.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATIONDeciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements and to learn more about how we can increase diversity in our candidate pool, we invite you to voluntarily provide demographic information in a confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially. Our commitment to increasing diversity in our candidate pool does not affect our commitment to equal employment opportunity, including our ongoing commitment to make all hiring and other employment decisions solely on a nondiscriminatory basis.