Market Access Associate Director

Job Description

Delivery of companys Market Access Objectives

Supporting the development and execution of integrated value and access strategies relevant to oncology which align with the wider external affairs strategy and support the achievement of the organisations commercial goals

Building and maintaining a deep understanding of the payer landscape including barriers and opportunities

Informing and executing strategic pricing decisions in oncology including collaborating with the Head of Market Access and key internal stakeholders on price decisions.

Collaborating with oncology business unit lead to develop market access strategies and plans with an emphasis on key growth drivers and priority products

Developing and communicating customer value propositions

Developing and communicating evidence submissions to relevant HTA and / or other decision-taking processes

Negotiating with the relevant payers to drive access in public market such as National Immunisation Programme.

Shaping tender design in key therapy areas

Designing bespoke approaches to the out-of-pocket market in Thailand including through business-to-business

Communicating and disseminating health economic analyses

Developing a thorough understanding of the policy objectives health priorities and planned initiatives of government particularly as they may impact on access for current and future oncology and specialty products

Candidate specification: key selection criteria

Education

University educated to a high level (Bachelors degree is required; Masters degree is preferred)

Experience

Around 5 years experience of the pharmaceutical sector in Thailand

Experience of working at a senior level in a market access role and/or oncology

Detailed knowledge of the key market access issues relating to oncology and experience of working to overcome them

Evidence of strategic and analytical thought

Proven track record of success in developing and implementing access strategies

Proven ability to establish strong influential relationships with key stakeholders/government officials

English language skills

Critical competencies for success

Ability to navigate the market access environment: the market access manager will be able to assist in identifying optimal routes to reimbursement and help develop and address any needs and requirements of the routes identified including requirements for HTA and / or tender processes as appropriate

Understanding of the payer mindset: the market access manager will have an understanding of and insights into the attitudes of payers

Ability to lead the shaping of policy environment: the market access manager will lead the strategic plans and executions to achieve policy objectives.

Other personal characteristics

Other desirable personal characteristics include being:

Highly committed

Able to engage key stakeholders in a complex set of issues

Able to work in matrix environment and organization

Well project management skills

Outstanding strategic thinking and good problem solving

Attentive to details

Of impeccable integrity

Calm under pressure

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