Sr Manager Access Strategy, HEOR, Pricing

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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

• Develop and implement robust pricing strategies for Amgen products to obtain optimal reimbursement price through leading Amgen cross functional pricing teams
• Develop price negotiation strategy in China
• Evidence generation value story development and delivery to experts/payors
• Act as a critical link between VA&P strategic planning medical and JAPAC/global cross-functional team in strategy market access evidence generation etc.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Activities:

1. NRDL accountabilities

• Provide in-depth insights on pricing access payer and policy matters critical for product evaluation regarding:
• Evolution of the reimbursement/funding system and what the environment will evolve to at launch and beyond
• Magnitude of the opportunity in relation to pricing implications
• Value evidence that is required to support optimal product pricing at NRDL negotiation
• External engagement : Engage regularly with relevant reimbursement/HEOR authorities experts to understand current landscape and anticipate future changes

2. Pricing and reimbursement accountabilities

• Develop and implement robust pricing strategies including NRDL negotiation to obtain optimal reimbursement price
• Explore innovative payment method commercial health insurance for new product reimbursement before NRDL listing
• Serve as local technical expert to regional and global teams
• Effectively represent Amgen China positions and requirements at regional & global planning and strategy meetings
• Working with Marketing Finance and other functions to ensure business plans and forecasts incorporate latest pricing and reimbursement assumptions

3. Pricing protection accountabilities

• Develop and implement robust strategies on national and local volumed based procurement (VBP)

Building organizational capability

• Build trust among team members and broader stakeholders by setting a highly visible example for colleagues within VA&P in terms of professional excellence and commitment to demonstrating leader behaviors and values

• Create and maintain a team culture that values recognizes and generates high performance supports innovation and challenges the status quo
• Provide clear role responsibility establishing a climate of continuous measurement and performance improvement
• Create processes to share information and experiences leverage initiatives across teams where appropriate and enhance productivity of marketing efforts
• Actively support development of direct reports and high-potential colleagues providing insights direction and opportunities

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Report to VA&P Head
• Cross-functional(strategic planning medical marketing KA commercial JAPAC/Global VA&P etc.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Masters Degree and 10 years of Experience with pharmaceutical pricing HEOR and reimbursement in China
• Strong knowledge of global payer systems and policies

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Basic Requirements

• Good understanding of China healthcare system including pricing & reimbursement mechanism and system
• Skillful in KOL engagement and payor negotiation preferred
• Clear effective communication in Chinese and English both in oral and writing
• Strong strategic thinking abilities results oriented
• Logical thinking creative willingness to bring forward new and different approaches
• Enjoy new challenges and is comfortable with responsibilities

Key Capabilities

• Manage uncertainties with focus on delivering results through Effective Team and Peer Leadership
• Formulating Integrated Cross-Functional Strategies through effective communicating with logical thinking approach