What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Director/Exec. Director, Pricing & Market Access Operations position at KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.?
About KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global pharmaceutical company whose mission is to develop and deliver life-changing, oral medicines for people affected by rare diseases with significant unmet need. Sebetralstat, our novel, investigational candidate for the oral, on-demand treatment of hereditary angioedema, is under regulatory review by the U.S. FDA with a PDUFA goal date of June 17, 2025. We have also completed Marketing Authorization Applications for sebetralstat to the European Medicines Agency and multiple other countries.
About Sebetralstat
Sebetralstat is an investigational, novel oral plasma kallikrein inhibitor for the treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE). We have filed multiple regulatory applications seeking approval of sebetralstat as the first oral, on-demand treatment for HAE in individuals aged 12 and older, with ongoing studies exploring its use in children aged 2 to 11. If approved, sebetralstat has the potential to become the foundational therapy for HAE management worldwide
For more information about KalVista, please visit www.kalvista.com or follow on social media at @KalVista and LinkedIn .
About The Role
KalVista seeks a dynamic and experienced Sr. Director/Executive Director, Pricing Strategy & Market Access Operations to expand, enhance and manage all aspects of our U.S. pricing strategy and Market Access operations function. You will be a key member of the Market Access Leadership Team ensuring that our therapies are accessible to patients while maintaining organizational profitability and compliance with regulatory standards. This position will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Regulatory Affairs, to optimize pricing models, payer business relationships and Market Access Operating standards.
Responsibilities
Important Notice To Third-Party Recruiters & Staffing Agencies
The current job openings advertised on this website are for the sole purpose of candidates to apply directly. Unsolicited and anonymous CVs submitted in any manner to KalVista employees, including to employee personal e-mail accounts, are considered to be the property of KalVista and will not qualify for a fee to be paid. Referral fees will only be payable where KalVista has agreed with an agency to work on a specific appointment, and then only in conjunction with a fully-executed contract for service.
If any Agency representative contacts a KalVista Hiring Manager or company employee, other than a member of the KalVista Talent Acquisition team, to solicit an appointment to engage on a job opening, that Agency will not be considered for that specific job opening or future opportunities with KalVista.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global pharmaceutical company whose mission is to develop and deliver life-changing, oral medicines for people affected by rare diseases with significant unmet need. Sebetralstat, our novel, investigational candidate for the oral, on-demand treatment of hereditary angioedema, is under regulatory review by the U.S. FDA with a PDUFA goal date of June 17, 2025. We have also completed Marketing Authorization Applications for sebetralstat to the European Medicines Agency and multiple other countries.
About Sebetralstat
Sebetralstat is an investigational, novel oral plasma kallikrein inhibitor for the treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE). We have filed multiple regulatory applications seeking approval of sebetralstat as the first oral, on-demand treatment for HAE in individuals aged 12 and older, with ongoing studies exploring its use in children aged 2 to 11. If approved, sebetralstat has the potential to become the foundational therapy for HAE management worldwide
For more information about KalVista, please visit www.kalvista.com or follow on social media at @KalVista and LinkedIn .
About The Role
KalVista seeks a dynamic and experienced Sr. Director/Executive Director, Pricing Strategy & Market Access Operations to expand, enhance and manage all aspects of our U.S. pricing strategy and Market Access operations function. You will be a key member of the Market Access Leadership Team ensuring that our therapies are accessible to patients while maintaining organizational profitability and compliance with regulatory standards. This position will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Regulatory Affairs, to optimize pricing models, payer business relationships and Market Access Operating standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement innovative pricing strategies and programs to enhance patient access and maximize product value
- Collaborate with Market Access and Sales teams to align pricing strategies with market access plans and sales objectives
- Analyze market trends, competitor pricing and reimbursement landscapes to inform strategic decision-making
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state and industry regulations regarding pricing, operations and managed services
- Lead managed care strategies, including IRA/Medicare coverage gap forecasting, pricing analytics, rebate and chargeback management, government pricing, state transparency reporting as well as state licensing/registrations
- Monitor and provide input on policy and regulatory guidelines
- Lead the development and structure of all pricing document for presentation to the US Pricing Committee
- Develop appropriate governance and approval processes for pricing actions
- Lead strategy development, design, and implementation phases for end-to-end government reporting and managed services
- 12 years in the biopharmaceutical industry; emphasis in Pricing, Contracting and Managed Services
- Rare disease product launch experience in the US required
- Leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage and influence across multiple organizations within and outside of KalVista
- Proven ability to manage vendor partners regarding a multitude of Market Access and Managed Care offerings
- Innovative mindset with the ability to take a creative approach to best meet the needs of both patients and KalVista
- Strong presentation skills and ability to present to diverse stakeholders
- Strong financial and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to manage and measure results and KPIs using Gross to Net and Financial applications
- Ability to interpret, present and apply financial data as it relates to managed care and healthcare reimbursement
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Previous experience working in a pre-commercial biotech company is preferred
Important Notice To Third-Party Recruiters & Staffing Agencies
The current job openings advertised on this website are for the sole purpose of candidates to apply directly. Unsolicited and anonymous CVs submitted in any manner to KalVista employees, including to employee personal e-mail accounts, are considered to be the property of KalVista and will not qualify for a fee to be paid. Referral fees will only be payable where KalVista has agreed with an agency to work on a specific appointment, and then only in conjunction with a fully-executed contract for service.
If any Agency representative contacts a KalVista Hiring Manager or company employee, other than a member of the KalVista Talent Acquisition team, to solicit an appointment to engage on a job opening, that Agency will not be considered for that specific job opening or future opportunities with KalVista.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
