Senior Manager, Reimbursement & Market Access

Our client, a global biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a Senior Manager, Reimbursement & Market Access to join their team.

The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing reimbursement and pricing strategies for current and emerging products. Key Responsibilities

• Analyze reimbursement trends and devises market access strategies to enhance access for Canadian patients across both public and private sectors.
• Orchestrates the entire reimbursement process, spanning from preparation and submission to ongoing management and enhancement of product listings on major formularies, ensuring alignment with brand value propositions.
• Oversees product pricing assessments, formulates pricing strategies, and submits proposals to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB).
• Pioneers innovative approaches for product listing agreements and spearheads negotiations with the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA).
• Supervises the development of relevant pharmacoeconomic models to support reimbursement strategies.
• Manages tenders and contracts with hospital group purchasing organizations (GPOs) for designated products.
• Engages as an integral member of cross-functional brand teams, actively contributing to the alignment and execution of reimbursement and value & access strategies in conjunction with commercial objectives.
• Collaborates closely with Brand Teams to ensure seamless information sharing and effective execution of commercial strategies from a value & access perspective.
• Coordinates with Global Pricing & Market Access teams to maintain consistency with global strategies, policies, and objectives.
• Designs and implements tactical plans to secure and sustain optimal product access, including the generation of real-world evidence for designated products.
• Promptly reports any potential adverse events, safety information, or product complaints for the company’s products to the Medical Information and Pharmacovigilance department, adhering to company protocols.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Pharmacy or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• 5+ years in a Market Access role, with experience in Rare Diseases preferred.
• Proficient understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape, encompassing both private and public markets, with a track record of working across various therapeutic areas.
• Hands-on experience in preparing Health Technology Assessment (HTA) submissions, including familiarity with organizations such as INESSS and CADTH.
• Proven experience navigating private payer reimbursement policies and procedures within the Canadian context.
• Strong negotiation skills, including extensive experience in crafting and implementing contracts.
• Ability to translate clinical data into a compelling scientific value proposition that addresses payer needs.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proven track record in project management, showcasing the ability to effectively oversee multiple initiatives.
• Strategic mindset with the capacity to formulate, develop, and execute strategies.
• Demonstrated analytical acumen for data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency in French is an asset.

Thank you in advance for your interest, only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted.

Lock Search Group is a National Executive Recruitment firm with 11 offices in Canada and one in the United States, a staff of more than 30 Consultants and Associates, and expertise in 11 major disciplines.

Our mission is to provide exceptional Recruitment and Consulting Services to clients and candidates. We apply our experience and expertise to deliver solutions with a personalized approach that focuses on client needs and candidate goals. Follow us on LinkedIn!