Head of Value & Access

The Head of Value & Access at AbbVie plays a crucial role in developing and implementing market access strategies to enhance patient access in Australia. This role involves leading a team to maximise the commercial potential of AbbVies portfolio through funding submissions local data development and pricing negotiations. The position collaborates closely with Strategic Pricing leads to align market access strategies with global reimbursement guidance while considering local market factors. 

This is a unique opportunity to work with AbbVie recognised on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the 8th year in a row in 2025!

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead team of Value & Access mangers to develop and implement market access strategies to maximise the commercial potential of the existing portfolio and new products through funding submissions development of local data price and risk share negotiations and access defense strategies.
• Collaborate with Strategic Pricing leads to develop market access strategies for pipeline planning new product launches pricing defense and asset cross-indication access optimisation in alignment with global reimbursement guidance and in consideration of local market factors 
• In collaboration with strategic pricing leads support Alternative Access Program (AAP) design by generating data such as willingness to pay evidence (in-market data analytics and/or market research)
• As a member of the Value & Access leadership team build and implement work plan to understand future payers and associated pricing reimbursement and access capability needs.
• Oversee team to maintain vigilance on movements of competitor reimbursement activity to ensure AbbVie is competitively positioned while ensuring internally and externally compliant pricing practices 
• Monitor health care and payer policy environment for reimbursement implications work with Australian industry groups and liaise with Global on key projects related to pricing. Develop AbbVies positions regarding reimbursement and access policy.
• Provide input into reimbursement and pricing assumptions for financial planning cycles.
• Establish and nurture positive working relationships with our internal functions and AbbVie Global and Area offices.
• Represent AbbVie externally with Department of Health Medicines Australia and external experts relevant to portfolio as required.
• Report any adverse event within 24 hours as per Allergans policies and procedures.
• Proactively participate in AbbVies WHS programs adhere to policies and promote a safe work environment at all times.
• Adhere to AbbVies internal codes of conduct and compliance processes.
• Other ad hoc duties such as administrative duties as requested.

Qualifications :

• Tertiary qualifications in Biomedical Science Public Health Health Economics or Business Administration.
• The ideal candidate should have extensive of experience in a similar position with market access and pricing expertise in the Australian & New Zealand pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in MA strategy development PBAC/MSAC submission development preferred
• Previous experience leading high performing teams including recruiting candidates and hiring performance management and career development
• Additional commercial/business background knowledge of health economic principles and direct experience negotiating with payers strongly preferred
• Strong strategic & analytical thinking: ability to understand synthetize and communicate complex concepts and outcomes and distil into clear executive-level story-telling; coaches team to do the same
• Sees the big picture by bringing together different ideas information and data points
• Elevates organizational capabilities through coaching sharing best practices and raising the bar
• Coach team to go beyond the numbers to drive insight-driven recommendations
• Proven ability to work within a cross-functional team and within a large organization
• Ability to adapt to evolving customer needs/demands within a changing environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and capacity to manage conflict constructively
• Expertise in analytics/business insights financial modelling and building strong business cases.

Flexibility and Availability: In line with Australias Right to Disconnect legislation we recognise and respect employees right to refuse contact outside of their working hours unless such refusal is deemed unreasonable. As we operate in an international matrixed environment there may be occasions where your role requires participation in business meetings outside of standard hours. We value and support flexibility and appreciate your willingness to occasionally accommodate these requests to ensure effective collaboration and communication within our global team.

Additional Information :

WAYS WE WORK

• All For One Abbvie; We weigh all decisions against the common good. We inspire share and create as a team. We solve problems for all rather than serving our immediate team.
• Decide Smart & Sure; We make intelligent decisions to create the best outcomes. We act quickly embrace experimentation and learn what doesnt work and get on to what does.
• Agile & Accountable; We streamline and eliminate unnecessary obstacles. We plan but adapt as we go. We delegate and make tough decisions to ensure focus on results staying keenly aware of the urgency in all we do.
• Clear & Courageous; Open honest candid dialogue is core to our work and how we act with each other. We share information freely and continuously to find solutions. We admit mistakes. We grow stronger by putting the courage of our conviction to the test.
• Make Possibilities Real; We question with endless curiosity. Were never satisfied with good enoughpatients depend on us to deliver more. We challenge ourselves to find creative constructive solutions to turn possibilities into reality.

CODE OF CONDUCT & BUSINESS INTEGRITY STATEMENT

• AbbVie is committed to observing high integrity and ethical standards in all its business dealings with our customers with each other business partners and suppliers. 
• AbbVie as a responsible corporate citizen will adhere to these standards as well as to local national and international laws. 
• All AbbVie employees are responsible for maintaining the Companys reputation for conduct in accordance with the highest level of business integrity ethics and compliance with the law. 
• Soliciting and/or accepting/attempting/offering bribes or any illegal gratification is therefore cause for immediate dismissal. 
• AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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