Associate Director Pricing, Access & Tenders (remote-based)

Hobson Prior are currently working with a world-wide biopharma organisation whose aim is to discover, develop and deliver ground-breaking medicines that help patients who are living with serious diseases. Our client is looking for a talented Associate Director Pricing, Access & Tenders to join them on a contract basis in Uxbridge with the ability to work remotely 3 days a week.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Job Responsibilities:

• You will mainly accountable for developing optimal pricing and market access strategies for pipeline products, and also supports in-line brands and selected non-promoted brands.
• Play a key part in developing pre-launch plans and securing resources from WW/Global to support effective preparations for launching new brands.
• Cross functional working (HEOR, Medical, Clinical, Marketing, Market Research, Homecare Services) as well as the ability to balance these factors in analysis and decision making is required.
• Understanding the optimal pricing and market access approach (including clinical evidence versus standard of care, NHS budget impact, Cost Effectiveness, Payer attitudes, Reference Pricing, developments within evolving NHS).
• Pro-actively identifies market access opportunities for the organisation through effective planning and development of financially sound business proposals.
• Responsible for liaising with WW/Global colleagues and external stakeholders in order to benefit from their expertise and to gain alignment across functions.
• Builds strong relationships with organisation and industry peers to strengthen the organisation's image, competitive position and performance.
• Manage an agreed portion of the organisation's mature products portfolio (for UK & Ireland), to maximise the value.
• To lead the organisation's national, regional and hospital level tenders where relevant for the portfolio products.

Key Skills:

• Ability to communicate well researched recommendations and influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven track record of strong access performance.
• Demonstrated experience in a matrixed team working with peers and superiors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex situations and being able to make difficult decisions.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Ability to drive multiple projects simultaneously and to deliver results.
• Business acumen and budgeting skills.
• Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal presentation skills

Requirements:

• Life Sciences Degree / Economics Degree / Finance Degree.
• Good understanding of the NHS payer environment and how funding flows.
• Knowledge and understanding of the UK health system.
• In-depth knowledge of UK market access issues.
• Good numeracy and analytical skills are essential.

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