Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:Primary Job FunctionReporting directly to DVP APAC, the Market Access Director works closely with cross functional teams to manage, support and drive the market access strategy in line with the global market access strategic imperatives and objectives that help drive growth of the region. The Market Access Director is the point person for protecting and optimizing the base brands and introducing new products to the market.The Market Access Director will represent Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD) APAC to drive and implement policy-shaping initiatives, share best practice and roll out relevant market access capability building activities. Success will require the candidate to champion business and efficiency improvements.The successful candidate will have a keen knowledge and understanding of the healthcare systems and provides country insights to the global market access and policy strategy in support of the current and future EPD APAC business.Success depends on highly effective cross functional collaboration, especially with local stakeholders, in addition to close communication with relevant Division stakeholders on progress updates for strategic projects and programs and ensure alignment.Core Job ResponsibilitiesClear measurable performance deliverables will demonstrate success in the role.- Provide strategic input into the development of assigned projects, handling complex issues and providing leadership where appropriate to assigned team.- Ensure development and execution of regional market access strategies for all projects within assigned area consistent with commercial strategies.- Responsible for managing strategic partnership with Divisional MAx- Ensure the 100% accurate price management within the respective countries in the region in-line with Global SOPs and local regulations- Monitor actual vs. planned activities and timelines regarding market access activities.- Identify and recommend improvements to correct / accelerate project progression.- Managing Policy ImpactWith current insider knowledge of local market access policies, develop integrated pricing and access strategies, and secure cross functional support for implementationCreate strategic partnerships with external networks and individual expertsDevelop & execute the regional Market Access Plan including a future view of opportunities, risks, an assessment of the environment and goals that are synergized across functions. Translate and communicate the strategy to the local team across functionsManage organic and inorganic growth for EPD APAC in a profitable and sustainable way by optimizing account pricing, listing & purchase policies; maximizing formulary listing; developing payer value-added programs and providing input to portfolio needsProactively identifying price increase and optimization opportunities with knowledge and understanding of potential risk exposures, developing a corresponding risk mitigation for marginEnsuring sustainable policy environment to advocate values based policies for; pricing, reimbursement, formulary listing and tenderBuild the fundamentals for sustainable growth. Anticipate trends and changes in the market, and develop appropriate action plans. Externally; MA customer coverage, insights, quality access. Internally; recruiting talent, managing ongoing development and retentionSupport assessments of potential portfolio expansion molecules from a Market Access perspective- People managementAttract, develop and retain high potential talent for the team and the organization. Actively manage team performance and developmentImplement new tools and initiatives such as capability building activities for pricing and market accessContinually manage the talent pipeline for the team, so short term successors (internal or external) are known and readyWork efficiently within Legal compliance, as well as budget control- Managing relationships with Non Government Organization and Industry AssociationsProactively manage relationships with Non Government Organizations (NGO) and industry associations as an industry expert to help influence policy decisionsCurate and maintain relationships with professional associates and KOLs, to become known as an expert advocateAlso to be known as a senior consultant and advisor as RDPACxe2x80x99s working group leaderWork effectively with internal and external stakeholdersMinimum EducationGraduate degree in Science, Economics, Engineering, or BusinessMinimum Experience/Training Required~15 years in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, ideally in Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Policy or Governmental AffairsProduct launch experienceProject management experience and expertiseAdvanced analytical skillsMust be proficient in verbal and written English communication.Cross cultural, and cross-divisional experience is beneficialMust be driven, a team leader and possess strong business acumen and interpersonal skills.Skills and Competencies RequiredExpert knowledge of pharmaceutical related policies and regulationsSolid understanding of business drivers and product knowledge detailsHighly effective presentation and analytical skillsTrack record as a highly effective team leader who engenders credibility and confidence within the team, customers and stakeholdersExcellent channel and network managementSolid experience of understanding and solving pharmaceutical market access issuesStrong practiced belied in xe2x80x9cCompliance Excellencexe2x80x9dAbility to lead cross-functional problem-solving team xe2x80x93 to bring diverse people together from different functions and different backgrounds to solve a significant organizational problemAbility to drive successful and significant organizational change, setting a clear vision to motivate and inspire othersStrong stakeholder management skillsAble to comfortably handle pressure in a dynamic environmentAbility to handle complex and diverse business situationsStrong project management skills to ensure smooth executionThe base pay for this position is N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY: Regulatory OperationsDIVISION: EPD Established PharmaLOCATION: Singapore
Singapore : DUO TowerADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT: StandardTRAVEL: Yes, 50 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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