Value & Access Manager
High-levelsummaryofthepositionwithmainpurposeofthepositionandhowitwillbesuccessfullyaccomplished:
Ensures 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.
Identifies 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. Has 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.
Inadditiontothegeneraldescriptionoftheparentprofileroleforthisjobfunction,thefollowingsummarizekey resultareas,specificaccountabilitiesand/ortasks,etc.associatedwiththisjobtitle:
- Develop and define the local product value narrative and positioning in the Belux healthcare landscape.
- DevelopanddefinestrategyforobtainingandmaintainingmarketaccessforAZproductportfolio.
- Leadthedevelopmentofthemarketaccessactionplan & 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,submissionandfollow-upofcompelling value/reimbursement dossiers (Belux) inlinewithdefinedstrategy.
- 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.
- Identifyand 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 toeffectivenegotiationswithkey internal (global) and externalstakeholders, whenever appropriate.
- Advance company interests and positions (including legislative developments) in pharma industry's local trade association
- Anticipatenewtrends(national/international)influencingmarketaccessenvironmentandAZbusinessresults
Thefollowingsummarizesthecapabilities(skills,knowledge,attitude)andcompetenciesneededtobeableto accomplishalljobresponsibilitiesforthisspecificjobfunction:
Organisation Skills
Communication Skills
Scientific/medical acumen
Team orientation/Cross-functional mind-set
Negotiation and influencing skills
Analytical Skills
Strategic Thinking
Business Acumen
Flexibility and pro-active mind-set
Interpersonal Skills (ability to interact with different stakeholders)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
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 Skills/Experience:
Scientific Master’s degree
Experience in a market access role in Belgium
Knowledge of Health Economics / Pricing
Health economics experience
Fluent in French
Date Posted
04-Sept-2025Closing Date
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