Europe Canada Oncology Market Access & Pricing Director
Baar - Switzerland
Job Summary
Europe Canada Oncology Market Access & Pricing Director
Are you ready to shape regional access and pricing strategies that get transformative cancer medicines to patients faster across Europe and Canada(EUCAN)
In this role you will steer regional strategy and execution for priority oncology portfolios aligning evidence value and pricing to deliver impact at launch and throughout the lifecycle.
Based in Baar Switzerland and reporting to the Head of EUCAN Oncology Market Access & Pricing you willoperateat the intersection of science policy and commercial execution. You will partner closely with global regional and country teams to navigate EU HTA implementation evolving evidence requirements international reference pricing and shifting oncology funding modelsturning complexity into clear actionable strategies that maximize access and portfolio value.
Can youtranslatescientific innovation and evolving healthcare trends into regional access strategies that maximize patient impact and portfolio value
Accountabilities
Regional Strategy &Execution:Translateglobaloncologymarketaccess &pricing strategies into regional implementation plans across assigned franchises bridging global intent with local market realities to delivertimelyaccess outcomes.
Launch & PricingExcellence:Lead regionalaccessreadinessand pricing excellenceoptimisinglist and net price strategies access conditions and valuerealisationto enable best-in-class oncology launches across EUCAN.
Lifecycle Value & Pricing Innovation:Develop pricing reimbursement and value strategies across the product lifecycle includingindicationsequencing combination pricing and evidence-based differentiation in competitive therapeutic areas.
Cross-Functional Partnership:Collaborate with GlobalOncologyMarketAccessPricing (OMAP) Medical HEOR Policy Government Affairs and Commercial teams to ensure evidence generation plans and value propositions meet payer and HTA requirements at regional and country level.
External Environment & Policy Shaping:Monitor and assess the implications of EU HTA international reference pricing dynamicsincl. MFN and evolving oncology funding models; translate insights into pragmatic regional guidance.
Country Enablement:Build strategic partnerships with country market access leaders to driveexcellence execution share best practice and strengthen local capabilities.
Business Planning Integration:Embed market access and pricing assumptions into business planning and forecasting cycles to inform investment decisions and portfolioprioritization.
Governance &Representation:RepresentEUCAN market access perspectives in regional and global governance forums ensuring priorities risks and opportunities are visible and addressed.
Essential Skills & Experience
Qualification:Masters degree in health economics Economics Life Sciences or a closely related discipline.
Market Access Expertise: 10 years experience in Market Access Pricing or HEOR within the pharmaceutical industrywithsignificantoncology experience.
European Payer Knowledge:Demonstrated hands-on understanding of European HTA and reimbursement systems including familiarity with the EU HTAregulation and its implementation timeline.
Pricing & Reimbursement Strategy: Proventrack recordof developing and executing successful pricing and access strategies across multiple European markets
Launch Experience: Direct involvement in at least two major oncology product launches in a regional or multi-country capacity.
Stakeholder Influence:Demonstratedability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment in highly matrixed globalorganisationswithout direct line authority.
Strategic Acumen: Ability tosynthesisecomplex policycompetitive and market dynamics into clear commercially sound recommendations for senior leadership.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skillsinEnglish including executive-level presentation and storytelling capability.
Desirable Skills & Experience
Direct experience negotiating pricing and reimbursement with European payers or HTA bodies includinginnovative access agreementsvalue-basedarrangementsormanaged entryagreements.
Experience influencingevidence generation value demonstration or HEOR strategies to support payer and HTA decision-making.
Experience working across Global Regional and Affiliate organizations in highly matrixed environments.
Fluency in one or moreadditionalEuropean languages
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challengeperceptions.Thatswhy we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But thatdoesntmeanwerenot flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
I&D
We are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration!Here employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.
Why AstraZeneca
Here you will help turncutting-edgescience into real access for patients working in a fast-moving environment that mixes rigorous evidence with imaginative access solutions. We bring uncommon combinations of experts together to spark bold thinking co-create value narratives with our medical and HEOR partners and pioneer innovative value strategies with payers that stand up to the toughest scrutiny. You will find the ambition to set new industry standards balanced with support trust and kindnessso you can take smart risks learn quickly and see your work translate into faster broader access to life-changing oncology medicines.
So what is next:
Ifyoureready to lead regional access and pricing strategy that shapes the future of oncology across EUCAN step forward and help us deliver more medicines to more patients sooner.
Welcome with your application in English.
Where can I find out more
Career site: Posted
12-juni-2026Closing Date
26-juni-2026AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds with as wide a range of perspectives as possible and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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Director
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