Cpl in partnership with our client Pfizer are seeking a Value & Access Lead to join the team for a 12 month Fixed Term Contingent contract at their Dublin 4, Ringsend Site. This role carries a hybrid working model.
Primary Function
· Lead the development and execution of Market Access strategies and plans for Pfizer Healthcare Ireland, in collaboration with the Country Manager, Commercial Leads and Global Access and Value, integrating HEOR, Value for Money and non-prescribing stakeholders activities and insights.
· Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Access & Value team to develop and implement market access strategies and plans enabling reimbursement attainment in the shortest timeframe possible, avoidance of price erosion and maintaining listing as a result of tenders and contracts.
· Work closely with Country Manager to network and build progressive relationships with Health Technology Assessment (HTA) bodies (NCPE, NCCP, HIQA, Universities & CPU) and associated stakeholders, shaping and anticipating their information needs in order to ensure a positive market access environment and financial success.
· Lead negotiations with external stakeholders to achieve optimal reimbursement outcomes.
· Colleague development through mentoring, coaching and close collaboration across team.
· Work cross functionally with commercial, medical and corporate affairs to deliver aligned external strategies to support the reimbursement process and manage internal expectations and communications.
Main Responsibilities
· Lead and execute Access and Value strategy across all launch products, including all external negotiations and discussions, with a view to reducing patient time to access/reimbursement.
· Member of Country Leadership team representing Access & Value and ensuring the organization objectives are clearly communicated to and implemented within the Access & Value department and the wider organization.
· Manage and support the entire team, including, but not limited to:
a) Value and Evidence Manager to source, interpret, customise and disseminate high quality Outcomes Research and Economic assessment information in a timely fashion to direct and support submissions for all PHI Business Categories in Ireland.
b) Health Economists to support local data availability with translation of (international) HE data into local payer’s tools to support business
c) Pricing and Access Manager in managing the Jade pricing system and work closely with the Global pricing team on pricing submissions and re-evaluations of the impact of other EU country price movements.
· Collaborate with brand teams to ensure common understanding of the HEOR / market information available and develop tools establishing the value for money Pfizer medicines and vaccines provide payers, physicians and patients.
· Partner with Medical to ensure appropriate HE outcomes and Real World Evidence are included in clinical plans to support pricing, access and reimbursement goals
· Analyse potential impact of new (HTA) Policy developments or decisions and generate reports to share information
· Work closely with Global and IDM GAV teams on relevant regional initiatives and where possible represent Irish market
· Partner with Primary Business Lead on national contracts and tenders and support local contracts, as required
· Engage with industry association (IPHA) through the Market Access working group (MAAF)
Experience & Background
· University Degree Level with extensive experience in the healthcare / pharmaceutical industry.
· Knowledge and understanding of Irish business, healthcare landscape and reimbursement system, including customer needs for both pharmacoeconomic assessment and outcomes research data, existing relationships with external stakeholders a plus.
· Demonstrated experience with health economic tools development, in pricing / reimbursement and stakeholder relationship management.
· Excellent communication skills, both oral and written including excellent presentation skills.
· Strong strategic and problem-solving skills including creativity and effectiveness in identifying and managing major strategic challenges.
· Track record of successfully operating and achieving results in a matrix environment, influencing stakeholders and leading change.
· A commitment to excellence – both in the results achieved and in how they are achieved.
· Expertise in Health Economics/ Outcomes Research with recent therapeutic and / or methodological peer reviewed publications.
Competencies Required
· Teamwork, networking and interpersonal skills
· Demonstratable leadership experience
· Confident & Experienced negotiator with both external and internal stakeholders
· Innovative and courageous thinker
· Drive for results
· Initiative
· Adaptability
· Set visions and strategy
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