National Account Director, Payer - Humana

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At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs. What We Do: Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids,* as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com , and follow the company on LinkedIn , X and Facebook . ( *in collaboration with AbbVie ) Responsible for securing and optimizing access for Neurocrine brands across assigned payer accounts, including National and Regional Managed Care Organizations, PBMs, and State Medicaid programs. Builds and sustains strategic relationships that advance patient access, reimbursement, and utilization while optimizing gross-to-net performance, aligned with Neurocrine's enterprise and brand objectives. The National Account Director, Payer applies deep expertise in the U.S. payer landscape, including formulary decision-making, reimbursement dynamics, and population health management. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional partners (Market Access Marketing, Pricing & Contracting, HEOR, Patient Services, Field Sales, and Medical) to design and execute access strategies that balance access, affordability, and financial sustainability. Ensures all strategies are aligned with Neurocrine's strategic priorities and executed in compliance with company policies, legal, and regulatory requirements. _ Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to): Cultivates and maintains strategic, long-term relationships with key payer stakeholders by developing a comprehensive understanding of customer organizational structure, clinical and economic priorities, and decision-making processes Develops and executes comprehensive, account-specific business plans aligned to national and regional strategies; monitors formulary status, contract performance, patient access, and financial performance across all assigned accounts Serves as the primary conduit between national accounts and internal stakeholders, proactively communicating contract changes, market access dynamics, and payer-driven requests; translates complex account insights into actionable recommendations, including the underlying rationale for requested contract modifications and their business impact ensuring alignment across Pricing & Contracting, Market Access, Finance, and other relevant cross-functional teams Partners with Pricing & Contracting to develop, negotiate, and implement payer contracting strategies that optimize access while preserving gross-to-net performance, balancing rebate investment with expected utilization and payer mix Evaluates and manages trade-offs between formulary access, utilization management (PA/ST), and rebate structures to ensure optimal patient access and sustainable net revenue outcomes Identifies and implements non-contracting solutions to address access barriers, including payer policy engagement, exception pathways, and targeted education strategies Provides ongoing analysis of account performance, including formulary positioning, utilization management criteria, claims trends, competitive dynamics, and gross-to-net impact; adjusts strategies to optimize both access and financial outcomes Monitors and manages account performance against key metrics, including access, utilization, rebate spend, and net revenue contribution, ensuring disciplined and efficient investment Delivers regular, insights-driven updates to Market Access leadership on payer landscape changes, account performance, financial implications, risks, and emerging opportunities Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure aligned execution of payer strategies, including pull-through with field teams and integration with patient support programs Presents payer insights, access dynamics, and financial trade-offs during internal business reviews, brand planning, and national/regional meetings; contributes to brand strategy development Monitors and analyz

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