Associate Director Market Access
Associate Director Market Access
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Job Description
Company Description
Through cuttingedge science and medicine Biogen discovers develops and delivers worldwide innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Biogen is a pioneer in biotechnology and today the Company has the leading portfolio of medicines to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) has introduced the first approved treatment for spinal muscular atrophy and is at the forefront of neurology research for conditions including Alzheimers disease Frederichs Ataxia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Biogen also manufactures and commercializes biosimilars of advanced biologics. Our global organization of nearly 7000 employees is committed to a single mission: making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients with few or no treatment options.
Job Description
The successful candidate will report to the Head of Market Access and Stakeholder Relations and working in close collaboration with the local marketing field market access and medical teams in addition to North America HEOR and Value & Access teams to develop the market access strategy value proposition and plans for key stakeholder groups (private and public) involved in the reimbursement process nationally and provincially. The key responsibilities of this role encompass leading the preparation of HTA submission dossiers to INESSS CADTH and private Insurers including the strategy clinical summaries comparative effectiveness evidence synthesis Budget Impacts and economic modelling) supporting the development of pricing strategies Supporting the management of price negotiation through PCPA and leading private Insurers negotiation and implementation.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and executes market access strategies and evidence generation plans to meet HTA requirements aligned with country objectives
- Works cross functionally with global N.A and local medical and commercial functions to develop value propositions and messages tailored to multiple stakeholders including payers clinicians PAGs and policy makers.
- Project lead (including day to day management) for national HTA submissions HC system implications and payer tools working closely with field Max to ensure optimal patient access to new and existing Biogen products
- Supports the development and evaluation of innovative pricing strategies (including submissions) for PCPA and private payer negotiations
- Develops and deploys market access solutions and tools to field teams (including training and support for payer meetings) to facilitate payer discussions
- Fosters key relationships with payers and HTA bodies developing innovative solutions which are winwins for patients the broader healthcare system and Biogen
- Anticipates and shapes future dynamics in the external environment impacting market access and reimbursement working closely with local and N.A teams to convey requirements for program development to satisfy HTA needs
- Maintains strong compliance with all relevant internal policies compliance and legal requirements
- Perform company business in compliance with relevant regulations company policies and procedures.
- All other duties required.
Qualifications :
Qualifications:
- Education
- University Degree educated in a relevant scientific discipline (or international equivalent)
- MSc in health economics or equivalent preferred
- Experience including # of years
- Minimum of 7 years strategic market access experience within the pharmaceutical industry or a consultancy
- Language(s)
- Fluent in English both verbal and written with the ability to communicate effectively crossfunctionally spanning all levels of the organization proficiency in French an asset.
- Skills
- Ability to combine strategic vision with tactical handon and a high work capacity
- Strong technical skills with prior experience in assessing and critiquing health economic models
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Canadian Healthcare systems and HTA processes
- Highly analytical with excellent written and verbal skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build working relations both internally and externally
- Disease area expertise in the neurosciences preferred
- Rare disease experience desirable
- Experience in working in a dynamic lean environment is preferred
- Customer focused
- Ability to work across multiple digital platforms and early adoption of new systems/applications.
- Valid drivers license
- Travel maybe required from time to time.
Direct Reports: 2
Work Location Designation for Role:
- Hybrid
Additional Information :
This job posting is for an existing vacancy in the organization
Why Biogen
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a midsized biotechnology company we provide the stability and resources of a wellestablished business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning growth and expanding their skills. Above all we work together to deliver lifechanging medicines with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
