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Value & Access Lead Oncology

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 19 days ago

AstraZeneca

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
AstraZeneca doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 7+ years of experience
Lead-level role.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• At least 7 years of general experience in the healthcare sector or the pharmaceutical industry, managing complex projects with a clear strategic focus. Minimum of 5 years of Access experience for profiles coming from the pharmaceutical industry.

• Experience in the development and implementation of market access strategies involving key stakeholders

• Deep understanding of the local healthcare environment

• Strategic thinking

• Leadership

• Teamwork

• Highly responsible person

• Results-oriented

• Microsoft Office: Advanced Level.

• English: Advanced Level

Nice to have

• Master's in Health Economics, Health Management, or MBA

• Experience in the development and implementation of Innovative Value Solutions (IVS) • Experience in strategic consulting

• Familiarity with financial modeling

The role

Lead the access strategy for their therapeutic area according to the guidelines set by the company, managing and aligning their team with the Marketing and Medical functions, fostering synergies and cohesion between the different functional areas, so that the molecules/indications under their responsibility have an innovative component, are developed in a way that makes them accessible to patients/customers, and offer them the expected benefit.

What you'll do

• Gain an in-depth understanding (360º vision) of the current market landscape to be able to build future access scenarios: identify opportunities to correctly position the products under their responsibility before payers and key decision-makers for the inclusion of the medicine in pharmaceutical provision at national, regional, and hospital levels (hand in hand with strategic collaborators), which are actionable by AstraZeneca.

• Possess a solid understanding of the different market access stages/processes from pricing to regional access and hospital introduction, and an up-to-date knowledge of the main competitors and their strategies to ensure appropriate prioritization of access strategies.

• Work jointly with Government Affairs, Health Economics and Outcomes Research & Pricing, communications, and patients to develop an integrated access strategy customized to the different stakeholders that impact/participate in the market access process of our medicines.

• Participate actively with the Core Value and Launch Readiness Teams, as well as with the Access teams at a Global/Regional level, to ensure that all access needs are included in the general product strategy and to drive the market access strategy.

• Lead the development and/or execution of national and regional market access strategic and operational plans for the AstraZeneca products under their responsibility together with the Core Value Team, providing valuable inputs to the global access strategy and the corresponding local strategy for the brands.

• Design and develop innovative value solutions (Innovation Value Solutions): analysis, integration, and interpretation of relevant data and insights regarding pathology, market, customers, payers, uncovered evidence gaps, and competitors, anticipating trends and future implications to implement customized solutions for accounts (with the objective of facilitating access to our products at the customer).

• Anticipate the needs of Stakeholders (internal and external) and distribute resources to be able to address any access barriers that may arise, translating them into customized value strategies based on their reality and needs, contributing to achieving access for each Stakeholder to the AstraZeneca product portfolio.

• Direct the execution of the access plan for the products under their responsibility, ensuring that solid value propositions are defined for regional/hospital evaluations from a strategic market access perspective.

• Ensure correct coordination with the Field Market Access, Health Economics and Outcomes Research/Pricing Teams, Medical and Marketing teams, and the Innovation and Digital Strategy Dept. • Guarantee that the required Innovation Value Solutions projects and defined milestones are met as forecasted in terms of both time and efficiency. Coordinate the integration of patient dynamism projects into the Access strategy.

• Make strategic decisions based on the analysis and monitoring of access Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set in the Market Access Strategy and aligned in the Core Value Team to ensure alignment with the set objectives, as well as the compliance and quality of the plans. And, in case of deviations, work with the reference team with the objective of proposing corrective measures that ensure results.

• Evaluate and monitor the impact of access initiatives on clinical and economic outcomes for patients

• Based on their knowledge of the healthcare environment and key Stakeholders, build a solid network of experts and health professionals, with the purpose of including the external perspective in the market access strategy and the plans of the different brands and products, thereby achieving a competitive advantage.

• Maintain solid relationships with the main Stakeholders (Health Technology Assessment // regional and hospital pharmacists, institutions, etc.) in order to validate and incorporate the opinions of key payers/decision-makers into the access plans throughout the development and commercialization phases of the product.

• Mobilize national, regional, and hospital payers to accelerate disease awareness, and the correct positioning and differentiation of the products under their responsibility.

• Work in close collaboration with Government Affairs, Medical, I&DS, and Evidence Generation teams to support data registration and greater acceptance of Innovation Value Solutions by payers. Align access needs cross-functionally to develop and implement competitive Innovation Value Solutions.

• Align with global teams (through the global Innovation Value Solutions working group) to support the creation of global Innovation Value Solutions strategies and the subsequent implementation of adapted local strategies.

• Collaborate across all functions and products with the relevant interlocutors from the commercial franchises to apply a medium and long-term global disease access strategy.

• Project, in their relationship with both internal and external customers: the image, added value of the products and services offered, and AstraZeneca's corporate values.

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About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes prescription medicines in therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiovascular, renal and metabolism, and respiratory and immunology. With a workforce of over 80,000 employees worldwide, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, UK, and operates across more than 100 countries, focusing on innovative medicines and advanced technologies like AI and data science to transform patient care.

In Spain, AstraZeneca has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, contributing to clinical development, regulatory affairs, and commercial operations. The company is known for its collaborative and inclusive culture, offering international professionals opportunities to work on global projects, particularly in areas like cell therapy, AI-driven health solutions (Evinova), and patient safety. With a strong commitment to diversity and innovation, AstraZeneca Spain is an attractive destination for talent seeking to make a global impact while living in Spain.

Industry: Pharma
Founded: 1999
Employees: 10,000+
Headquarters: Cambridge, UK
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona
Website: astrazeneca.es

Good to know if you are moving

AstraZeneca offers a global, multicultural work environment with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the world.
The company has a strong commitment to employee development and offers various career growth programs.
Spain offices are located in major cities like Madrid and Barcelona, offering a high quality of life and vibrant culture.
AstraZeneca is a leader in innovative therapies, providing employees with the chance to work on cutting-edge medical advancements.
The company supports flexible working arrangements and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

In their own words

About the company & team

• Actively attract and manage talent by driving the creation of inclusive and diverse high-performance teams, promoting an agile and innovative mindset with a clear orientation toward (excellent) results at both an individual and team level.

• Maintain frequent and continuous formal (which are prepared in advance) and informal conversations with each member of their team to foster honest, effective, and trusting relationships in a high-performance and psychological safety environment.

• Guarantee and drive the team's understanding and alignment regarding the strategy, objectives, working methodology, and AstraZeneca's values/culture to achieve the greatest contribution from their team through impactful and innovative initiatives.

• Motivate and accompany to achieve excellence in the performance/development of their team, using in a timely and appropriate manner the tools, resources, and processes (performance development, coaching, feedback, individual development plan, 3Es resources...) available in the company. Adequately document and register information in the company's various management systems.

• Ensure the cohesion of diverse and inclusive cross-functional teams, creating a networking environment that fosters solid internal relationships, driving collaborative work in a balanced and motivating environment to achieve the objectives of the molecule/indications under their responsibility.

Additional information

• Ensure the correct knowledge of the regulatory and Compliance framework within their team.

• Guarantee that all activities related to their job position and those carried out in the therapeutic area under their responsibility comply with applicable external and internal regulations (policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and code of conduct), proposing appropriate strategies within that framework and ensuring that the actions of the different strategic-tactical plans under their responsibility comply and adapt to changes in the environment.

The requirements for candidates to apply for this internal position are: at least 1 year in their current role, keeping their direct supervisor informed of their application, and not having an active Performance Improvement Plan.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination based on disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity/paternity leave, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or beliefs, gender identity, marital or domestic partnership status, and/or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the legal right to work in the country or countries where the position is advertised.

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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.

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