Director Medicaid Accounts at Arcutis Biotherapeutics

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning, Communication, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Market Access, Policy Analysis, Contract Management, Financial Planning, Interpersonal Skills, Presentation Skills, Adaptability, Problem Solving, Business Planning, Team Building

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

The Director of Medicaid Accounts plays a critical leadership role in supporting the Sr. Director of Government Accounts in developing and executing Arcutis’ Medicaid payer strategy. This position oversees key relationships with select Medicaid payer entities- including State and other Medicaid-aligned organizations – and is responsible for implementing the strategies, priorities and initiatives and direction set by the Sr. Director. The Director partners closely with cross-functional teams to operationalize State/Regional access strategies, enhance formulary positioning, support contract efforts and ensure alignment across the organization. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Account Oversight * Serve as the primary executive point of contact for assigned Medicaid accounts, including select State Medicaid programs and other Medicaid-aligned entities * Develop and execute sophisticated, long-range account strategies that optimize access, reimbursement and formulary positioning * Build and maintain strong relationships with payer decision makers, influencers, and policy leaders * Anticipate policy shifts, regulatory changes and competitive pressures that may impact coverage, and proactively develop mitigation plans. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Partner with MA, MSLs, Sales Leadership, HEOR, Patient Access/Channel, and Compliance to execute coordinated engagement plans * Ensure cross-functional partners are aligned with Sr. Director’s access priorities, policy expectations and payer strategies * Act as a strategic liaison between field teams and Sr. Director to communicate payer insights, trends and opportunities. Medicaid Account Management & Relationship Building * Serve as primary point of contact for assigned Medicaid accounts, fostering strong executive-level relationships * Implement account-specific strategies designed in partnership with Sr. Director to optimize coverage, reimbursement and access * Maintain a deep understanding of each account’s structure, priorities, policy environment and decision-making processes * Analyze contract performance, identify opportunities for improvement and present recommendations to the Sr. Director Education & Licenses and Experience Typically requires a Bachelors or relevant advanced degree (Masters or MBA); 8+ years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Competencies & Skills * Excellent leadership and management skills, passion for building a successful team * Ability to anticipate and adapt to change while maintaining the momentum of an overall strategic plan * Strong understanding of the cultural dynamics and unique aspects of market access * Excellent strategic planning, organizational, and communication skills * Understand the importance of meeting corporate goals * Ability to recognize and cultivate appropriate collaborative opportunities with key internal stakeholders * Strong presentation and teaching skills * Competent business planning * Financial/budgetary experience * Strong interpersonal skills * Ability to work independently and function in a rapid paced, high pressure environment * Ability to lead and influence key decision makers * Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships * Proficient in the use of business productivity software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) * Remote work close to major airport. Travel may be required up to 40% of time worked Why Join Us? Arcutis is a pioneering medical dermatology company dedicated to revolutionizing the treatment of serious skin diseases and our pipeline is one of the more robust and exciting in the industry. Our vision is to revitalize the standard of care for dermatological diseases and conditions through novel therapies that simplify disease management for physicians and patients. We are focused on filling the innovation gap in medical dermatology drug development by applying our deep clinical, product development and commercial expertise in dermatology to develop best-in-class therapies against biologically validated targets. Arcutis is uniquely positioned to become the preeminent innovation-driven medical dermatology company, and we are looking for top talent to join our team. We are nimble, collaborative, and passionate about achieving our mission! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. California Employee/Applicant Privacy Notice [https://www.arcutis.com/wp-content/uploads/Employee-Applicant-Privacy-Notice.pdf]

Responsibilities

The Director of Medicaid Accounts is responsible for developing and executing Medicaid payer strategies while overseeing key relationships with Medicaid entities. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance access strategies and ensure alignment across the organization.