Market Access Manager
Madrid, MadridThe Europe & Canada (EUCAN) Business unit supports Takeda's mission at a regional level and as the leader in rare diseases and specialty care, we champion better health and a brighter future for patients, healthcare providers and our people.
Across the EUCAN BU, patients come first in every decision we make. We develop strategic partnerships which deliver value for society and create a culture within which our people can thrive and reach their full potential.
Our mission is to empower and enable our people to fulfill their potential by embracing diversity and creating a high-performance, collaborative working environment. In the EUCAN region integrity is one of our key values. We put patients, trust and reputation before business and this is one of the main reasons why our people choose to work here.
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Job Description
MARKET ACCESS MANAGER:
The Market Access Manager is responsible for developing strategic partnerships, conducting market research, and implementing pricing and reimbursement strategies to support Takeda's mission.
How you will contribute:
- Develop and align within different team’s market access strategy
- Conduct advanced market research and lead complex studies
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure the drug's/device's value proposition is recognized
- Perform advanced economic analysis and make improvement recommendations
- Lead project teams, providing guidance and mentorship in market access strategies
- Negotiate contracts and represent the organization in project matters with senior external personnel
- Design and implement institutional projects aligned with organizational goals
- Act as the Market Access department’s representative within the Business Units, ensuring strategic alignment and integration of key initiatives
Main Responsibilities:
- Applies advanced market research techniques, capable of leading complex studies and advising others on market insights.
- Develops and executes market strategies, capable of handling highly complex scenarios and coaching others.
- Communicates effectively with stakeholders, ensuring the drug's/device's value proposition is recognized and acted upon.
- Performs advanced economic analysis, applies principles in highly complex situations, advises others, and makes improvement recommendations.
- Leads project teams, providing guidance and mentorship in market access strategies.
- Negotiates contracts and represents the organization in project matters with senior external personnel.
- Designs and implements pricing strategies in collaboration with Health Economics/Outcomes Research.
- Mentors team members, enhancing their skills in market access and strategic planning.
- Analyzes competitive intelligence, capable of advising based on insights and handling complex analysis.
- Leads commercialization efforts, advising others and anticipating market requirements for novel products.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Health Economics, Life Sciences, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in market access, pricing, reimbursement, or related fields within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Skills:
- Strong analytical and economic evaluation skills, capable of conducting advanced research and analysis.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and negotiate contracts.
- Proven experience in developing and executing complex market access and pricing strategies.
- Leadership skills to lead and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and represent the Market Access department within Business Units.
- Strong understanding of national and international healthcare systems and reimbursement mechanisms.
- Ability to design and implement projects aligned with business objectives and market needs.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Proficiency in market access tools and economic modeling software.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements, health technology assessments, and reimbursement processes.
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What makes a successful team member within EUCAN at Takeda?
- Agile
- Analytical
- Enthusiastic
- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Entrepreneurial
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