We are looking for strong candidates for the positions as Global Market Access Leader (GMAL). This individual must develop and support implementation of global product strategies to secure/maintain access at optimal prices. This individual must work with collaborators in clinical development, marketing, outcomes research as well as individual regional access organizations. The GMAL will be located in Zurich Switzerland and report to the Global Market Access TA Head.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with Global Brand Director to understand strategic brand imperatives and develop access objectives
• Leading Global Product Access Team and ensure alignment with Global Brand Strategy as well as Global Access Plan
• Anticipating changing payer landscape by building and maintaining robust knowledge of key market trends
• Conducting payer research as needed to address specific access issues for product
• Collaborating proactively with key customers (payers and HTAs), in understanding payer perceptions, engaging in discussions of pipeline evidence generation plans, and fostering collaborative relationships
• Ensuring pricing and contracting strategies are aligned with the overall access strategy and evaluate pricing alternatives such as risk-share agreements
• Partnering with Medical and Outcomes Research to ensure that the Health Economics evidence generation plan is aligned with the overall access strategy
• Driving development and supporting implementation of product access strategy and integrate this into overall brand plan

Requirements

• 7+ years experience in the pharmaceutical industry, advanced degree (MS, MA, MBA or Doctorate) or business qualification
• Strong understanding of global payer environment, including coverage and reimbursement, pricing and contracting, formulary management, health technology assessment, HTA and payment policy
• Ability to represent all Access functions in development and implementation of product strategy
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead cross-functional team, including interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and succeed in a highly matrixed environment
• Ability to conduct landscape analysis of external pricing and reimbursement environment and to synthesize relevant information to develop strategic plans
• Ability to develop and test global and regional-specific value messages
• Ability to develop tools that will support the regions in product value demonstration and communication
• Excellent communication skills, strong oral/written presentation skills
• Direct payer experience and/or experience in product commercialization desirable
• Prior regional or global experience strongly preferred
• Strategic planning and health policy experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of strategic pricing and contracting, including innovative approaches such as risk-sharing deals