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Market Access Manager

Madrid, Madrid
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The 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.

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Job ID R0154816 Date posted 06/11/2025 Location Madrid, Madrid

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Job Description

MARKET ACCESS MANAGER:

Role Objective:

Our Market Access Department has an exciting opportunity as Market Access Manager responsible for Hematology, PDTs, Hereditary Angioedema and Transplant TA´s.

We are looking for an experienced Market Access professional with strong Market access experience. The successful candidate will bring experience in complex and matrixed organizations, and in leading key initiatives across franchises. Reporting into the Head of Market Access & Value Strategy, you will be co-leading innovative contracting initiatives as well as provide support to strategic projects inside PVA.

Main Responsibilities:

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Responsible of the Monitoring of the Performance of VBC and other Offers

  • Report performance in a timely manner to LOC stakeholders and EUCAN roles

  • Liaise with Global/Regional PVA Roles

  • Monitor the Commercial Policy and prepare and defend price exception cases with PVA Region

Requirements:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Health Economics, Life Sciences, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred

  • Strong English level (due to our very frequent/constant interaction with global/regional teams).

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 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.

Locations

Madrid, Spain

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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