Market Access Manager

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Location: Asker Norway (Hybrid)
Company: Takeda

At Takeda we are committed to improving patient outcomes by ensuring access to innovative therapies. We are looking for a Market Access Manager to shape and deliver market access strategies across our portfolio in Norway.

This is a high-impact individual contributor role where you will lead national access strategy end-to-end working cross-functionally and influencing key internal and external stakeholders without direct line management responsibility.

As Market Access Manager you will:

• Develop and execute national market access strategies including pricing reimbursement HTA submissions and tender management
• Lead HTA submissions (Nye Metoder / DMP) ensuring robust value dossiers and successful navigation through decision processes
• Manage pricing applications reimbursement filings and hospital tender processes optimizing access outcomes
• Design and negotiate innovative and outcomes-based agreements to unlock access opportunities
• Drive evidence generation (HEOR & real-world data) to support compelling value propositions
• Build strong relationships with payers HTA bodies clinicians and policy stakeholders
• Monitor and shape the external policy environment including the impact of EU HTA and Nordic collaboration initiatives
• Partner cross-functionally with HEOR Commercial Medical Regulatory and Public Affairs teams to support launch readiness and lifecycle management

• Significant experience in market access HTA or health economics within pharma biotech consultancy or public sector
• Deep understanding of the Norwegian healthcare system reimbursement pathways and HTA landscape
• Strong expertise in health economics value communication and evidence generation (HEOR/RWE)
• Proven ability to translate complex data into clear persuasive value narratives for decision-makers

• Strategic mindset with strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence in a matrix environment
• Highly analytical structured and outcome-driven approach
• Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to build trusted external relationships

• Masters degree (or equivalent) in Health Economics Life Sciences Finance Pharmacy or related field
• Fluency in Norwegian and English (written and verbal)

• Be part of a patient-first organisation focused on delivering life-changing treatments
• Work in a strategic role with visibility and impact on national access decisions
• Collaborate with regional and global teams shaping future access models
• Contribute to innovation in HTA evidence generation and access strategies

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If you are passionate about improving patient access and want to play a key role in shaping the future of healthcare in Norway we encourage you to apply.

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