Senior Market Access Manager

Sanofi; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi in Barangaroo, Australia is seeking a Senior Market Access Manager to lead ANZ market access strategies for our pharmaceutical portfolio. You will develop and execute pricing and reimbursement plans, and provide strategic guidance to optimise product access by navigating health policy, PBAC, MSAC, and PHARMAC processes.

You will build strong relationships with internal brand teams and external stakeholders, manage evidence planning, and coordinate submissions while staying ahead of policy

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' experience in Health Economics/Market Access in pharma or health care.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Solid understanding of Australia/New Zealand pricing and reimbursement processes.
• Undergraduate qualification in science, pharmacy, or economics.

Responsibilities

• Drive Market Access for Sanofi products in ANZ by developing and executing robust pricing and reimbursement strategies.
• Lead preparation of pricing and reimbursement submissions to PBAC, MSAC, PHARMAC or other HTA bodies.
• Coordinate pricing, listing processes and evidence planning activities.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external Market Access stakeholders to support ANZ objectives.
• Monitor developments in pricing, reimbursement and health policy to adapt strategies.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/pharmacy/economics

Job description

Job Title: Senior Market Access Manager

Location: Barangaroo, Australia

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

• Drive Market Access for Sanofi products in ANZ by
• Developing and executing robust and effective pricing and reimbursement strategies and tactics
• Leveraging knowledge of the pricing, reimbursement and health policy environment to provide strategic advice to the business to identify opportunities, mitigate risk and optimise access
• Building relationships with key internal and external Market Access stakeholders
• Priorities

Purpose of Role

• Drive Market Access for Sanofi products in ANZ by
• Developing and executing robust and effective pricing and reimbursement strategies and tactics
• Leveraging knowledge of the pricing, reimbursement and health policy environment to provide strategic advice to the business to identify opportunities, mitigate risk and optimise access
• Building relationships with key internal and external Market Access stakeholders
• Priorities

Pricing and Reimbursement

• Develop robust and effective market access strategies
• Undertake reimbursement feasibility assessments and evidence planning
• Prepare high-quality pricing and reimbursement submissions to the PBAC, MSAC and PHARMAC or other relevant HTA bodies
• Work with Portfolio Leads and Head of Market Access to develop work plans to ensure timely delivery of high-quality submissions and other key outputs
• Coordinate pricing and listing processes
• Coordinate the preparation of responses to post-market cost-effectiveness/drug utilisation reviews and other initiatives which impact Sanofi products
• Support Industry initiatives and consultations related to Market Access, reimbursement or pricing
• Keep abreast of developments in the pricing, reimbursement and health policy environment

Stakeholder Engagement and Management

• Build effective relationships with Sanofi Regional and Global stakeholders for Market Access and other relevant functions to leverage opportunities for collaboration and to obtain support for ANZ Market Access requirements and objectives
• Develop strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and actively participate in relevant cross functional teams, providing strategic support to brand teams and business units
• Build effective relationships with key external stakeholders (e.g. Department of Health personnel, Market Access KoLs) to support Sanofi reimbursement and Market Access objectives

Other

• Raise awareness and understanding of internal and external customers on health economics methodology and PBS processes
• Represent Sanofi on industry bodies e.g. Medicines Australia as required
• Assist with project planning, budgeting, procurement process for external consultants and vendors and logistics for the Department as required

People

• Empower and positively influence colleagues who are engaged in activities enhance the success of the brand and company
• Identify development areas and institute plan to leverage strengths and improve in areas of development

Health, Safety and Environment

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment that reduce risks to our employees, others and our environment by:
• Maintaining a commitment to building a strong safety culture and taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and the safety of your colleagues, customers and others.
• Review and adopt all health and safety, environment and road safety policies, procedures and instructions
• Actively participate in proactive safety and environmental programs, road safety training and coaching sessions
• Proactively identify and report hazards. Immediately notify your Manager of any incidents and complete the incident report form within 48 hours

Essential Skills And Experience

• At least 5-10 years' experience in Health Economics/Market Access in the Pharmaceutical industry or in related healthcare sector, which includes leading the development of market access strategies and preparation of pricing and reimbursement submissions
• Excellent Project Management and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
• Solid understanding of the pricing and reimbursement processes and policy environment in Australia/New Zealand
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skillsUndergraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. Science, pharmacy, economics)

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Experience across different therapeutic areas
• Post-graduate qualifications in Health Economics, Biostatistics, Public Health, Epidemiology or other relevant discipline are preferred but not essential