Clayton Wright Email & Phone Number

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

As a strategic leader, I was promoted to establish a groundbreaking function dedicated to enhancing patient access and driving product demand by seamlessly integrating Takeda pharmaceuticals into clinical pathways. My role involved devising robust strategies and tactical plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams (including medical, communications, marketing, and health evidence), and spearheading the development of clinical pathway programs across our entire product portfolio… Show more As a strategic leader, I was promoted to establish a groundbreaking function dedicated to enhancing patient access and driving product demand by seamlessly integrating Takeda pharmaceuticals into clinical pathways. My role involved devising robust strategies and tactical plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams (including medical, communications, marketing, and health evidence), and spearheading the development of clinical pathway programs across our entire product portfolio. Importantly, I championed engagement with professional organizations and societies, skillfully managed key national pathway developers, and equipped our salesforce to effectively incorporate clinical pathways into customer messaging. This multifaceted approach not only optimized patient outcomes but also aligned with the evolving landscape of value-based care Show less

Cambridge, Ma

In my capacity as a pharmaceutical leader, I was promoted to drive Medicaid access to Takeda’s comprehensive oncology product portfolio. My pivotal role extended beyond product launches, encompassing strategic engagement with state Medicaid programs, Managed Care Organizations, Pharmacy Benefit Administrators, and clinical pathway vendors. Importantly, I fostered collaborative relationships with Takeda’s public affairs function, patient advocacy organizations, state societies, and payers… Show more In my capacity as a pharmaceutical leader, I was promoted to drive Medicaid access to Takeda’s comprehensive oncology product portfolio. My pivotal role extended beyond product launches, encompassing strategic engagement with state Medicaid programs, Managed Care Organizations, Pharmacy Benefit Administrators, and clinical pathway vendors. Importantly, I fostered collaborative relationships with Takeda’s public affairs function, patient advocacy organizations, state societies, and payers. Together, we aligned on critical policy, legislative, and regulatory matters Show less

Greater Seattle Area

In my role, I was promoted to strategically influence and advance state-level legislation—a critical aspect of pharmaceutical government affairs. By strengthening the patient-provider relationship and expanding patient access to Takeda pharmaceuticals, I championed access and reimbursement reform. My skillful design and execution of advocacy campaigns engaged diverse stakeholders, including advocacy groups, providers, patients, and policymakers

Greater Seattle Area

Joined a leading biopharmaceutical company to create a seamless reimbursement process and exceptional experience for Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), state Medicaid programs, commercial payers, and oncology societies. Served as an indispensable resource to the salesforce (+ accounts across seven states) for reimbursement, coverage policy, billing/coding, and patient assistant program-related information.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Joined J&J’s Ortho Biotech business unit to drive sales of Procrit (specialty injectable in nephrology, LTC, and internal medicine). Promoted to build, develop, and lead a high-performing team of eight who expertly sold Procrit across CA, HI, and NV territories. Developed/launched revenue-expanding strategies and business plans.