Vice President, Value, Access and Policy

Position Summary :

Apellis is entering into an exciting time with its first ever product launch in rare diseases three years ago, a second in 2023 in the retina space, and now a third recent launch in nephrology this year. The company has built a comprehensive set of services working with Patients, Caregivers, Healthcare Providers, Specialty Distribution Channels, and Market Access / Reimbursement teams in rare disease and will be doing the same work in the eye care market in anticipation for our next launch.

The VP, U.S. Value, Access & Policy is responsible for overseeing a cross-functional team that includes all payer and provider access strategy, policy insights & implications, strategic pricing & contracting, contract operations and government pricing, payer and provider account teams, and trade. Located in Waltham, MA reporting directly to the, EVP, Global Commercial, this individual will have a high visibility role within the organization with a new launch in 2025 and multiple future launches expected. This is a highly strategic senior level role and is expected to be able to influence across the matrix including the Apellis Executive Committee and occasionally the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities Include :

This role at Apellis will have a great deal of accountability in managing and leading the efforts that drive engagement and financial management decisions with a complex set of customers (i.e. payers, distributors, key accounts, IDNs, GPOs, etc.). You will be expected to :

• Provide leadership and direction to existing cross-functional members of the Value, Access & Policy group
• Be a strategic thinker, while knowing how to tactically and operationally implement the strategy in both the payers as well as trade / distribution channels
• Possess specialty pharmacy, expert level buy and bill coverage and reimbursement background and knowledge
• Build and lead the teams, processes, and outside partnerships (i.e. specialty pharmacies, distribution partners) that best allows for a positive patient journey when on boarding with Apellis products
• Oversee the development of appropriate metrics and processes for monitoring and analyzing data from our vendor partners (specialty pharmacy, specialty distributors, etc.)
• Coach, mentor and develop direct reports as well as cross-functional members of the team (dotted line reports)
• Monitor and measure customer feedback, internal performance data and market needs, and act quickly to challenges, while also planning proactively to improve process and the overall patient journey
• Effectively work with cross functional teams, Marketing, Account Directors, Medical Affairs, Community Liaison team, Key Customer Manager team as well as various levels of leadership
• Ensure field teams are appropriately educated and work collaboratively with the patient support model, patient programs and resources available for HCPS, patients and caregivers.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance stakeholders to ensure compliant development and execution of patient services
• Know and understand the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and work with cross-functional partners (including the Executive Committee, outside counsel, and the Board of Directors) to understand and implement strategies that benefit Apellis products and patient access to novel products

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Benefits and Perks :

Apellis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company match, inclusive family building benefits, flexible time off, summer and winter shutdowns, paid family leave, disability and life insurance, and more! Visit https : / / apellis.com / careers / benefits / to learn more.

Company Background :

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company that combines courageous science and compassion to develop life-changing therapies for some of the most challenging diseases patients face. We ushered in the first new class of complement medicine in 15 years and now have two approved medicines targeting C3. These include the first and only therapy for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness around the world. With nearly a dozen clinical and pre-clinical programs underway, we believe we have only begun to unlock the potential of targeting C3 across many serious diseases.

For more information, please visit http : / / apellis.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn

EEO Statement :

Apellis is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Apellis strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, AIDS / HIV status, smoker / nonsmoker, and occupational pneumoconiosis or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

For San Francisco postings : Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Base salary for this role will consider multiple factors, including but not limited to, candidate qualifications, relevant expertise, specialized skills, and industry experience in complement-targeted therapies.

The targeted base salary range for this position is $312000 - $468,000 per year. This range represents the base salary only and reflects Apellis' commitment to competitive compensation within the biopharmaceutical industry. The final salary offered may vary based on individual qualifications, business needs, and current market conditions.

Apellis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company match, inclusive family building benefits, flexible time off, summer and winter shutdowns, paid family leave, disability and life insurance, and more! Visit https : / / apellis.com / careers / to learn more.