Manager, Market Access
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.
Typical Accountabilities:
• Drives product pricing analysis and recommendation by analyzing competitive products and pricing, ensuring alignment with brand value proposition, understanding customer groups (patients and physicians), collaborating with Managed Markets and Contracting Strategy, and leading Pricing Strategy discussions
• Monitors environment and practices for shifts in trends or behaviours, interprets likely impact and suggests appropriate actions
• Develops deep understanding of competitive market conditions that affect pricing for individual brands and overall industry
• Evaluates changing marketplace and proactively makes recommendations on pricing strategies as related to managed care, reimbursement environment, federal and state regulations
• Obtains relevant competitive information on managed care pricing and contracts
• Provides modelling of pricing recommendations and financial impacts for new and existing products
• Serves as a resource for Licensing and Business Development in assessing price for potential opportunities
• Effectively formulates and utilizes market research data
Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports):
• Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) -
What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?):
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Essential: Bachelors degree in relevant field (Marketing, Science, Economics or Finance)
• Desirable: Advanced degree; Previous role in brand management or market research; Working knowledge of Pricing Strategy and Managed Care impact; Financial modelling and/or analytics; Familiarity with operating in Global business
Key Relationship to reach solutions:
• Internal (to AZ or team):
• External (to AZ)
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
AstraZeneca 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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
