Market Access Manager

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Market Access? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the lives of patients in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation 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.  We are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear – shaping the future by spotting a scientifically-led commercial opportunity and acting now to operationalise and scale it.

Our Singapore Marketing Company (SGMC) is responsible for the marketing of our medicines in Singapore. Here you’ll also find colleagues from AstraZeneca’s corporate functions and our Asia and International regions’ sales and marketing teams. As a member of the Singapore Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (SAPI), all of our sales, marketing and communications activities are subject to the SAPI Code of Conduct.

BUSINESS AREA – Singapore Marketing Company,  Corporate Affairs & Market Access

Our team proudly leads the way as the fastest growing pharmaceutical. But we’re not done yet – we’re fearless in setting the direction for a new future to keep progressing for our patients. We’re bringing transformative drugs to those that need them the most by combining continuous new launches with unique solutions across the whole patient journey. It’s how we are able to truly make a difference to the quality of lives and answer huge unmet patient needs.

Our team plays a crucial role in making sure the hard work across AstraZeneca is realised – 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. By bringing our innovative products to market, we’re helping to build a world-class reputation and, most importantly, serve our patients sustainably.

Ours is a place of trust and empowerment, that both supports and frees us to apply creative and imaginative thinking in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. From building partnerships to working across the whole patient journey, it’s a place unlike any other to grow capabilities and have a big impact.

What you’ll do

• Responsible for any HTA related assignments along with pricing governance across public and private channels

• Understand payer stakeholder profiles, needs and external health environment and trends, including competitive landscape and impact of government health policies on AZ’s business

• Collaborate with government, insurance (incl. private), industry and healthcare partners, leveraging conventional and innovative approaches to drive optimal access to medicines

• Set and achieve the most favourable pricing and reimbursement conditions for products, moving through the steps of local price and reimbursement negotiation/process

• Build long-term professional relationships with payers and payer stakeholders that develop into collaborative partnerships and deliver tailored value propositions in line with AstraZeneca business priorities

• Conduct activities that will help to shape future changes in the healthcare environment to ensure patient access to AstraZeneca products where and when they need them and at a fair price

• Develop a structured story that describes how the AstraZeneca brand will address the needs of the relevant payer archetypes, the supporting evidence and value to the payer

• Integrate the Market Access plan into the brand planning process to ensure consistency of commercial and Market Access priorities across the organisation

Essential for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in any field, preferably life science-related or Health Economics

• Minimum 5 years of successful track record in market access in the pharmaceutical industry

• Knowledge of pricing and reimbursement, health economics, real-world evidence, medical, or regulatory

• Ability to understand business priorities and payers’ needs.

• Able to engage and influence internal & external stakeholders

• Innovative and strategic thinking.

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Good-networker “the go between” who can operate in a cross-functional environment.

• Collaborative & cross-functional team working skills to coordinate and influence multiple teams (commercial, medical, market access)

• Able to understand and adapt to customers’ agenda.

Desirable for the role

• Relations with political authorities and governments, professional associates

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.

So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

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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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.