Snr Market Access Manager, Oncology (Bryanston)

Do you have expertise in, and passion for Market Access and creating value for our customers and patients?  If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you?

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, global, science-led, patient-focused Biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There is no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. Our strategic priorities reflect how we are working to deliver our strategy and achieve our Purpose. As a workforce, we are the catalyst for our values: we are entrepreneurial; we do the right thing; we play to win; we put patients first and we follow the science. As a company we appreciate and take great pride in each team member where every person is brought together through shared values, that underpins a shared purpose. There is no better place to feel inspired and enerised. Answer unmet medical needs by pioneering the next wave of science, focusing on outcomes and crafting the patient ecosystem.
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. Join the fastest-growing pharmaceutical in our markets, set up to fuel further growth. Be part of our shared ambition and pride: our strong heritage, our turnaround story, and early investment and commitment in international markets. There’s no better place to feel inspired and energized.

ABOUT THE MARKET ACCESS TEAM

Our Market Access team plays a crucial role in creating and expanding patient access to AstraZeneca medicines across therapeutic areas.

We’re connectors, bringing together the healthcare ecosystem through policy shaping, partnerships, stakeholder engagements, sharing of innovative value stories on our science-led medicines and co-creation of innovative payor solutions. We are helping to transform healthcare and, most importantly, improve and save lives through innovation. We apply creativity and imaginative thinking in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. AstraZeneca is a place unlike any other to develop capabilities and grow. We are always looking for our next challenge with both a local and global mindset.

What you will do

You will partner with cross-functional teams and external partners in preparing new medicine launches to ensure that AstraZeneca’s life-changing medicines reach as many patients as possible. You will be part of a dynamic that lays the groundwork for Pricing, Reimbursement and Patient Access.

Description

Responsible for the development and implementation of Pricing strategies for all products. Collects and analyses data to generate insights for Patient Access submissions that jointly create value for customers, patients, and AstraZeneca. Build relationships with key stakeholders and optimal access for AstraZeneca Products.

Typical Accountabilities

Delivery on Market Access

• Implement market access and pricing strategies and develop operational plans in collaboration with business unit managers and other service functions.

• Support customer negotiation strategies and stakeholder mapping.

• Effective delivery of commercial input to market access process and team

• Interpretation and the tailoring of available evidence to support market access for AZ brands in collaboration with the Medical Department.

• Identify evidence gaps that may inhibit market access and develop plans to fill the gaps

• Value creation through clinical and health economic outcomes research data

• Value communication through the value proposition and value dossier to funders and/or decision makers to increase access and/or reimbursement

• Ability to establish measurement system to track progress and drive effective corrective action when needed

Commercial Input to New Product Planning

• Conducts market/ customer segmentation and identifies the emotional and rational drivers for each customer segment to develop value added and compelling solutions or offerings

• Plan integrated cross functional timelines, balancing needs of quality and expediency across the business and build deliverability into launch plans

Cross Functional Project Management

• Manages cross functional teams optimally to achieve the brand objectives

• Identifies and manages key interfaces with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery according to agreed timelines

• Effectively facilitates key meetings and issues

Influencing Stakeholders

• Identifies key stakeholders both internal and external, and builds relationships with them

• Effectively interprets all existing and new market research to gain a good understanding of stakeholder's needs

Maintained Administrative Systems

• Report as required on strategy implementation and budget spend

• Adhere to company policies and procedures

If this sounds appealing, please read on to understand the experience and skills we’re looking for…

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 5 years Market Access Manager experience.

• Understanding of the South African Healthcare Landscape.

• Teamwork and leadership skills, including the ability to collaborate with external and internal partners.

• Strong pricing background for funder reimbursement purposes.

• Experience in developing and implementing Innovative Payor Solutions

Why AstraZeneca?

We are proud to have achieved Top Employer certification in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, as well as our Best Place to Work certification in Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon, and Senegal. It is the fourth year South Africa and Kenya have been awarded the Top Employer certification. Amongst the world's top 30 workplaces in 2023 This distinction is a confirmation of our commitment and ability to sustain people, partnerships, and employee engagement and foster an innovative workplace environment.

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. Join the fastest-growing pharmaceutical in our markets, set up to fuel further growth. Be part of our shared ambition and pride: our strong heritage, our turnaround story, and early investment and commitment in international markets. There’s no better place to feel inspired and energized.

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

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

Click the link to apply no later than 26th May 2025 and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

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Close Date: 26/05/2024

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.