Market Access Manager

Job Description

Cross-Functional Collaboration with Therapy Teams:

• Work closely with therapy area teams to ensure alignment of market access strategies with clinical development plans.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and collaboration to optimize market access outcomes.
• Provide market access insights and guidance to therapy teams during the development and commercialization of new products.

Project Management:

• Lead and manage market access projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets, and monitor progress against these metrics.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met and deliverables are achieved.

Public Account Business Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with public health authorities, government agencies, and other key stakeholders.
• Navigate public account processes to secure market access and reimbursement for our therapeutic products.
• Advocate for the inclusion of our products in public health programs and formularies.

New Product Launch Excellence Governance (PMO):

• Oversee the governance of new product launches to ensure excellence in execution.
• Develop and implement launch plans in collaboration with the PMO and cross-functional teams.
• Monitor and evaluate the success of product launches, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring alignment with market access strategies.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to ensure new products meet market access and commercial objectives.

Develop Robust Pricing Models:

• Provide strategic guidance and support to ensure new products meet market access and commercial objectives.
• Create and implement pricing strategies for new product launches.
• Continuously monitor and analyse market trends to adjust pricing models accordingly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure pricing strategies align with overall business objectives.
• Conduct competitive pricing analysis to maintain market competitiveness.

HEOR Models:

• Develop health economics and outcomes research models to establish the economic value proposition to payors.
• Work closely with clinical and medical teams to gather relevant data for HEOR models.
• Present HEOR findings to internal stakeholders and external payors to support pricing and reimbursement strategies.
• Stay updated on the latest HEOR methodologies and best practices.

Patient Assistance Programs:

• Design and implement patient assistance programs to enhance patient access and affordability.
• Develop innovative pricing solutions tailored to different patient segments.
• Collaborate with patient advocacy groups and healthcare providers to ensure program effectiveness.
• Monitor program performance and make necessary adjustments to improve patient outcomes.

Commercial Contracting:

• Develop innovative commercial contracting and access agreements with key accounts and payors.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts to ensure favorable outcomes for the company.
• Maintain strong relationships with key accounts and payors to facilitate ongoing collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies in contracting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Health Economics, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in pricing, contracting, or a related field within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to develop complex pricing models.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of market access, reimbursement, and health economics.