Dir Medicaid Accounts

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 entitiesDevelop and execute sophisticated, long-range account strategies that optimize access, reimbursement and formulary positioningBuild and maintain strong relationships with payer decision makers, influencers, and policy leadersAnticipate 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 plansEnsure cross-functional partners are aligned with Sr. Director’s access priorities, policy expectations and payer strategiesAct 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 relationshipsImplement account-specific strategies designed in partnership with Sr. Director to optimize coverage, reimbursement and accessMaintain a deep understanding of each account’s structure, priorities, policy environment and decision-making processesAnalyze contract performance, identify opportunities for improvement and present recommendations to the Sr. Director

Education & Licenses and ExperienceTypically requires a Bachelors or relevant advanced degree (Masters or MBA); 8+ years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.Competencies & SkillsExcellent leadership and management skills, passion for building a successful teamAbility to anticipate and adapt to change while maintaining the momentum of an overall strategic planStrong understanding of the cultural dynamics and unique aspects of market accessExcellent strategic planning, organizational, and communication skillsUnderstand the importance of meeting corporate goalsAbility to recognize and cultivate appropriate collaborative opportunities with key internal stakeholdersStrong presentation and teaching skillsCompetent business planningFinancial/budgetary experienceStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and function in a rapid paced, high pressure environmentAbility to lead and influence key decision makersAbility to develop and maintain strong relationshipsProficient 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 workedWhy 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

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