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Job Title: Market Access Manager
Location: Egypt
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Working in close collaboration with the Commercial Lead and Corporate Affairs team on the development and execution of industry leading Innovative Value Access Strategies, Alternative Reimbursement Models (ARM) where possible, Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) as well as pricing & reimbursement strategies and tactics to unlock access and strengthen health care.
Develop metrics and KPIs for Innovative Value Access Solutions and monitor progress against plan, highlighting any deviation and propose options to rectify any issues or delays
Alignment with Corporate Affairs team on institutional readiness/ gaps/ capability and skills building to ensure institutional readiness to adopt innovative treatment in a coordinated approach.
Demonstrates the adequate customer centricity to build a relationship based on trust and respect; and performs all his/her activities strictly within Takeda code of conduct and compliance guidelines.
Partner to localize global value dossiers for local submission to private funders ensuring information reflects local situation.
Track tender request and assess opportunities applications and prepare, and lead tender relevant submissions aligned with the strategy agreed with the Corporate Affairs/Medical and Country Head in a timely fashion.
Use solid value arguments with supporting clinical data, health economic and budget impact analysis (BIA) models for submission and discussion with managed care organizations/ pre-approval bodies by TA
Manage HTA discussion with relevant HA
Map key stakeholders and build a local network of influencers/ decision makers and develop engagement plans through payer/ economic advisory boards, individual interactions testing strategies to asses market readiness and refine solutions prior to implementation
Has a deep understanding of the country healthcare structure to be able to manage the transition to UHI on payer, HCPs & purchaser level.
Cross functional collaboration
Working closely with the Commercial/Corporate Affairs/Medical teams to:
Implement the defined stakeholder management plans/strategies defining overlap between public and private stakeholders
Report on successes and progress on a monthly / quarterly basis
Together with the Corporate Affairs team identify risks/opportunities including changes in policy and governmental priorities that may potentially impact the local Takeda strategy or medicines
Collaborate with other internal stakeholders when requested (Corporate Affairs, Finance, Medical) contributing to Takeda processes such as MRP, MYC, launch readiness/brand plans, business reviews, etc. and provide them with required information/assumptions as well as ensure cross functional alignment and linkage on pricing and that the access plan evolves and remains relevant
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Education
Bachelors’ degree or higher, preferably in health economics, medicine, economic or scientific education
5+ years’ experience in Pharm/Biotech company in a management role
2+ years’ experience in pricing/market access related role
Proven track record in payer’s management and implementing innovative access programs to broaden access
Core competencies
Strong understanding of access solutions available, acceptability into local market based on laws
Value Evidence Generation: RWE & Health economic / outcome studies partnering with key institutions to drive change and improve healthcare
Disease and Innovative approaches to Access
Oncology/SC/RD and new product launch experience
Access expert incl. principles, funding, payor& purchaser insights & affordability
Patient centric Approach & with a strong focus on Patient support
Execution excellence Implementation and maximization revenue
Strategic Thinking & Partnership Development
Analytical with strong operational/ execution skills
Good communication and skills presentation
Ability to simplify complex issues and define to drive outcomes
Business skills and knowledge
Strategic and analytical thinking
Required to prioritize and identify impactful health system strengthening initiatives, plan and execute on budgets and deprioritize in times of constraint and limitations
Able to develop models for quantification of scenarios and risk e.g. financial models, economic/clinical models
Stays current on local economic conditions and developments in health care
Experience and maturity to challenge the status quo and lead without direct authority
Strong ability and experience working in a complex matrix organization
Excellent communication and networking skills
Demonstrates a positive attitude
Good planning and organizational skills
Self-motivation drive and initiative
Cross functional team player
Comfortable with complexity and ambiguity, finds solutions to tough problems, has broad interests, highly curious
An outgoing and confident approach
Translation of the patient journey, prioritizing patient needs and solutions to improve outcomes
Willingness to allocate adequate time for travel
Presentable
Proficient in English language skills
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
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