Market Access Manager

Market Access Manager

Location: Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium

Introduction to Role:

You will ensure Market Access excellence by maximizing the product value via optimal pricing, reimbursement and launch timing in collaboration with global, regional and local cross-functional teams.

You will identify key stakeholders and establishes relationships with key influencers and decision makers to shape product value and facilitate optimal market access for new AZ products and to protect value of and maintain/optimize market access for existing AZ products.

You have a deep understanding of the country healthcare structure and payer environment, with an expertise in the area of product valuation and market access; is able to contribute in shaping the healthcare environment and market access process in the TA domains where AZ is active.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and define the local product value narrative and positioning in the Belux healthcare landscape.
• Develop and define strategy for obtaining and maintaining market access for AZ product portfolio.
• Lead the development of the market access action plan & tactics and embed in the brand planning process.
• Conduct early comprehensive assessments of pricing and reimbursement landscapes.
• Build scientific/medical acumen to translate into key messages of the value narrative.
• Drive development of patient flow/journey and conduct budget impact assessments and health economic analyses to underpin the product value.
• Lead early cross functional meetings to develop value propositions and pricing strategies aligned with product objectives. 
• Lead development, submission and follow-up of compelling value/reimbursement dossiers (Belux) in line with defined strategy.
• Lead and develop pricing dossiers (Belux) in collaboration with IVS & Pricing manager and follow up with key stakeholders.
• Lead IVS initiatives in collaboration with IVS & Pricing manager.
• Identify and build relationships with key stakeholders, including payers, reimbursement authorities, health technology assessment (HTA) bodies and KEEs to understand their requirements and recommendations and advocate for appropriate reimbursement and access.
• Prepare and participate to effective negotiations with key internal (global) and external stakeholders, whenever appropriate.
• Advance company interests and positions (including legislative developments) in pharma industry's local trade association
• Anticipate new trends (national / international) influencing market access environment and AZ business results

Crucial Skills/Experience:

• Master’s degree
• At least 3 years of experience in the Belgian pharmaceutical industry
• Understanding of the Belgian healthcare system & environment
• Languages: fluent in Dutch and English

Desirable experience

• Scientific Master’s degree

• Experience in a market access role in Belgium

• Knowledge of Health Economics / Pricing

• Health economics experience

• Fluent in French

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to encourage life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our outstanding and bold world.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, our Market Access team plays a crucial role in ensuring access and affordability to those who need it the most. We're connectors, bringing together the healthcare ecosystem through our negotiating and storytelling as we articulate the strong and innovative value story of our science-led medicines. We're part of a global network of experts, passionate about delivering results and new solutions. We celebrate everyone, a place of trust and inclusivity. We're empowered to explore and innovate. There are opportunities to grow beyond your capabilities and experiment with new ways of working and delivering for patients.

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us on this exciting journey as we transition to a focus on specialty care, supported by continuous scientific evolutions to provide better access to our products. With an outstanding number of launches, we're creating new business and helping to drive forward AstraZeneca's reputation. Apply now!

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.