Market Access Associate (BBU, RD and Immunology) at AstraZeneca

What you will do

• You will partner with cross-functional teams and external partners in preparing new medicine launches to ensure that AstraZeneca’s life-changing medicines reach as many patients as possible. You will be part of a dynamic team that lays the groundwork for Pricing, Reimbursement, Health Technology Assessment and Patient Access. This role will report to the Market Access and Government Affairs Director and will be field-based. You will be responsible for achieving reimbursement of high-value Oncology and Haematology molecules by Private Funders through:
• Scientific engagements with Funders at Medical Aid Schemes, Medical Aid Scheme Administrators and Managed Healthcare Organizations for optimal reimbursement through evidence-based decision-making.
• Identify evidence requirements and utilize clinical trials to support value story.
• Building relationships with key players and their influencers through 1:1 and group scientific engagements.
• Participating in relevant Scientific Society meetings; industry meetings; and feedback to cross-functional team(s) for input into trends in diagnosis, monitoring, and treatments in the therapeutic area, etc.
• Communicating Product Value utilizing Health Economics Tools e.g. Health Technology Assessment; Innovative Value Solutions, amongst others.
• Build relevant, solid value arguments with supporting health economic and budget impact analysis.

Typical accountabilities will include

• To ensure that selected BioPharma Rare Diseases & Immunology products are readily available through the removal of reimbursement hurdles and to identify access expansion opportunities.
• Develop & maintain scientific expertise of company products and related therapeutic areas.
• Keep abreast of cutting-edge research and literature in respective therapeutic areas.
• Support commercial field teams in addressing reimbursement or access challenges.
• Develop strategies and tools to enable the early identification of eligible patients for AZ products.
• Funder Engagement and scientific support for BioPharma Rare Diseases & Immunology products.
• Scientific Ambassador to achieve competitive advantage and expand access to treatment through increased reimbursement.  
• Interpretation and the tailoring of available evidence to support funding of AZ brands in collaboration with the medical division.
• Establishing sustainable stakeholder relationship based on scientific rigor and integrity with Medical Aid Schemes; Medical Aid Scheme Administrators; Drug Formulary Committees; Patient Advocacy Groups; Patient Access Programs and Patient Support Programs, amongst others.
• Capability Building for stakeholders to establish funding and/or increased access to treatment.
• Developing Clinical Reimbursement Dossiers and other tools for clinical engagements with stakeholders for funding purposes.
• Foster Collaboration between Academia, HCP’s, Funders and Guideline Associations.
• Obtain feedback and funding advice on AZ Brands through peer-to-peer interactions and/or Access Advisory Boards.
• Attend and actively participate in relevant working groups at Industry Associations.
• If this sounds appealing, please read on to understand the experience and skills we’re looking for

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Completed PhD- Doctorate Degree in Science
• At least 2 years’ experience in a Science Liaison or Market Access role
• Experience in relationship and stakeholder management.
• Pharma Experience
• Very good command of English
• Understanding of multiple aspects of Market Access; Clinical evidence would be advantageous
• Knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory developments.