Director, US Health Economic Value Access (HEVA) - Iovance Biotherapeutics

Iovance Biotherapeutics aims to be the global leader in innovating, developing and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for people with cancer. We are pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the ability of the human immune system to recognize and attack diverse cancer cells in each patient. The Iovance TIL platform has demonstrated promising clinical data across multiple solid tumors. We are committed to continuous innovation in cell therapy, including gene-edited cell therapy, which may be a promising option for patients with cancer.

Overview

In the US Cell & Gene (CGT) Marketplace, the payer is not only our Commercial and Government Health Plans, but also the Formulary Decision Makers within our Authorized Treatment Centers (ATCs) who are evaluating the financial viability of our therapies against all other Cell & Gene therapies (CGTs). Iovance is seeking Health Economic Value Access (HEVA) Director as a part of the US Market Access function to develop and translate economic evidence into value-based messaging and pricing. This individual will understand payer, hospital and provider clinic evaluation and financial feasibility to support the US Payer field team with pre-approval market readiness (FDAMA 114), cost of care / site of care and cost-effectiveness for our key formulary decision makers. This role will partner cross-functionally with our Medical and Global Access teams to identify pricing strategies for our approved and pipeline therapies by understanding the US Cell and gene market environment needs, impact to GTN, and risk for price erosion.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Partner with Policy and Payer Marketing on engagement strategy with external partners and formulary decision-makers primarily in national/regional health plans, CMS, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), ATCs, Large physician groups (LPGs).
• Build and drive the US value proposition story for AMTAGVI and pipeline therapies to include but not limited to impact of complete and partial responses on PROs, productivity and future treatment costs and pharmacoeconomic impact of evolving treatment patterns.
• Incorporate health economics, business analytics and competitive intelligence into the development of innovative strategies to gain, improve and defend public and private market access, specifically, pricing (and contracting) strategic planning within Market Access to create innovative proposals to meet public and private payer needs.
• Lead development and maintenance of formulary submission packages, total cost of care US models and other economic modeling and healthcare resource use analyses.
• Support field-based cross-functional teams to provide pharmacoeconomic expertise in access engagements.
• Compliantly manage operations of Iovance Pricing Committee, GTN implications review and update charter and plan agendas to drive development of Committee recommendations.
• Assess clinical and economic data gaps at key accounts and collaborate with internal stakeholders: Medical, Policy, Reimbursement HEOR, Payer Accounts, Marketing, Legal to provide insight into health economic value needs.
• Support Market Access Account team(s) with Payer and Formulary Decision Makers at key congresses, such as PCMA, AMCP, ASTCT as needed.
• Work cross functionally as a liaison with the brand teams to develop, implement, and communicate strategies and tactics to ensure alignment within the Market Access team on key cross-functional priorities.
• Partnering with Commercial Strategy on Market Readiness, trial design and endpoint considerations, FDAMA and value evidence creation and Go-to-Market approach.
• Assist on pipeline products and indications to generate key evidence and value proposition.
• Provide strategic support and clinical-economic content expertise in innovation and partnership opportunities.
• Operate at the highest level of compliance and professional standards demonstrated by embracing ethical decision-making practices and guidelines in all aspects of our organization.
• Serve as internal point of contact for all health care economic policy.

Travel - Travel required, including overnights and some weekends (up to 20%)

Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• Advanced Degree in Health Economics, Public Health, Economics, or related field.
• 12 plus years of experience in Healthcare or Pharmaceutical Industry with a focus on health economics and market access.
• Strong background/experience in pharmacoeconomic, cost-effectiveness, HEOR and payer interactions.
• Strong analytical and qualitative skills, expected to have experience in developing economic models, conducting cost effectiveness analysis, analyzing real-world data.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers in the US healthcare/economics ecosystem.
• Experience in assessing and analyzing clinical and HEOR data gaps to provide relevant access solutions.
• Must be a strong team player and effectively interface with other internal departments including regional business units, marketing, sales, medical affairs, and clinical operations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate complex concepts to both internal and external stakeholders is crucial.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making abilities – able to anticipate future market trends and make data driven recommendations to business growth.
• Ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment multi-tasking, time management, and organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft applications.

Preferred Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• Doctorate degree (PharmD, MD, DO or PhD) preferred.
• Cell therapy, Hematology/Oncology experience preferred.

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request accommodation.

Physical Demands and Activities Required

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to move about inside an office and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must have visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading.
• This position requires repetitive motion, substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional workplace or remote office environment and requires standard office equipment and keyboards. Employees who work remotely are expected to maintain their workspace and environment safely and free from safety hazards.

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