Governmental Affairs & Market Access Manager

Description

Medison offers hope to patients suffering from rare and severe diseases by forming partnerships with emerging biotech companies to accelerate access to highly innovative therapies in international markets.

As the creator and leader of the global partnership category in the pharma industry, we strive to be Always Ahead, and work relentlessly to bring therapy to patients in need, no matter where they live.

Our values are at the core of every action we take, and we are committed to going above and beyond for the benefit of the patients we serve.

We are a dynamic, fast-paced company, operating in over 25 countries on 5 continents. We are looking for out-of-the-box thinkers, people who are passionate, caring, agile and adaptive, to join us on our mission. If you are looking to make a difference in people's lives, we invite you to join us!

The Governmental Affairs & Market Access Manager supports development and execution of integrated national market access/policy/advocacy/government affairs, as well as pricing strategy in collaboration with country cross-functional teams, regional and global supporting functions and delivers against overall short-, mid- and long-term business strategy goals – within a highly complex environment.

Participate in negotiations with government authorities to gain/maintain appropriate patient access & reimbursement for the products supported by Medison. Is accountable for external engagement strategy execution which follows cross-functional collaboration on development of policy/government affairs/corporate affairs plans. Takes accountability for critical relationships with government, advocacy groups, and other key external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Is instrumental in gaining & maintaining access and reimbursement for inline products to help deliver Medison’s short-, mid-, long-term success, and support development of effective access strategies for pipeline products, supporting the company’s future success.
• Actively participate in planning and developing assumptions for budget and long-range plans.
• Contribute to development & execution of healthcare policy, government relations and customer/stakeholder engagement strategies to shape environment, working as Medison and with Medison’s Partners
• Innovation & transformation: Leads horizon scanning to anticipate and build critical future capabilities.
• Pricing: Contribute to development & execution of innovative pricing and contracting strategies, within governance, to deliver value to customers and secure an appropriate value capture
• Reputation: Build & leverage Medison’s reputation as a credible, science-based thought leader that makes meaningful contributions to patients, providers, health systems and society
• Collaboration: Partner effectively with Medison commercial, medical, and functional colleagues to support Medison’s business and mission
• Maintain good coordination with country’s Leadership Team & Medison’s partners.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of payer and government environment, including reimbursement, pricing, and contracting, value drivers, formulary management, understanding HTA (Health Technology Assessment) policy and government affairs/policy/advocacy at local level
• Minimum 3 years of expertise and experience in corporate affairs/market access within biopharma/pharma industry
• Minimum 3 years of experience with direct payer or experience in product commercialization
• Good knowledge on macroeconomic, political, and social environment
• Strategic planning and health policy experience
• Fluency in English language, both written and verbal, is a prerequisite.
• Strong oral & written presentation skills
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage in productive debate and collaboration with senior leaders.
• Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and succeed in a highly matrixed environment.
• Strong strategic planning skills—both at the product and country (cross-portfolio) levels
• Demonstrates exceptional issue management skills; always looking for win/win solutions.
• Acts as Change Agent who motivates others to stretch by focusing on shared values and goals.
• Ability to anticipates future industry trends and opportunities, proactively develops plans to address these and communicates them to Senior Management
• Ability to influence and communicate to our Payers on the product value of Medison’s
• Displays strong organization and time management skills.
• Serves as a role model for others in line with Medison Values