Senior Value and Access Manager at AbbVie

AbbVie; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage external vendors, and provide strategic input to financial planning, while mentoring colleagues and driving high standards of evidence-based submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in a relevant field such as Biomedical/Science/Public Health/Health Economics/Business Administration.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking with ability to translate data into recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication tailored to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead PBAC, MSAC and PHARMAC submissions with clear, evidence-based content and timelines.
• Act as market access lead on cross-functional teams to shape strategy and business planning.
• Oversee reimbursement feasibility assessments for pipeline assets to guide prioritisation and resources.
• Monitor reimbursement landscape in ANZ and engage stakeholders to support access objectives.
• Collaborate with regional/global teams to align access insights with pricing strategy.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor degree in Biomedical/Science/Public Health/Health Economics/Business Administration

Job description

Job Description

Shape reimbursement strategy. Influence healthcare access. Help deliver medicines to the patients who need them most. At AbbVie, we don't just develop innovative medicines. We work to ensure patients can access them. We're looking for an experienced Senior Value & Access Manager to play a critical role in shaping access strategy across Australia and New Zealand for a diverse and growing portfolio of medicines. This is an opportunity to sit at the intersection of science, policy, health economics, and commercial strategy while working alongside some of the most respected leaders in the industry. If you've got demonstrated experience leading PBAC, MSAC and PHARMAC submissions and are looking for a broader strategic role with greater influence across the business, we'd love to speak with you.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead preparation of PBAC, MSAC and PHARMAC submissions, including writing clear, evidence-based content, with accountability for quality, alignment, and delivery timelines.
• Serve as the market access lead on cross-functional teams, delivering reliable access and payer insights to shape strategy and inform business planning.
• Lead reimbursement feasibility assessments for pipeline assets to support portfolio prioritisation and resource allocation.
• Monitor the evolving reimbursement and policy landscape in Australia and New Zealand and contribute to stakeholder engagement activities that support access objectives.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure local access insights inform evidence planning and support alignment on access and pricing strategy.
• Provide input into reimbursement and pricing assumptions for financial planning cycles.
• Coach/mentor less experienced Value & Access colleagues.
• Represent AbbVie externally with Department of Health, Medicines Australia and external experts relevant to portfolio as required.
• Report any adverse event within 24 hours as per AbbVie’s policies and procedures.
• Proactively participate in AbbVie’s WHS programs, adhere to policies and promote a safe work environment at all times.
• Adhere to AbbVie’s internal codes of conduct and compliance processes.
• Other ad hoc duties such as administrative duties, as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Biomedical, Science, Public Health, Health Economics, or Business Administration
• Extensive experience in market access, health economics, or related roles within the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in Value & Access strategy development, and advanced capability in writing high-quality HTA submissions with clear, evidence-based value propositions
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects independently, including management of external vendors and project timeline
• Strong strategic & analytical thinking: demonstrated by the ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems, and interpret information in a manner that provides appropriate recommendations to senior management and across functional areas
• Strong understanding of the ANZ healthcare system and reimbursement processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor content to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects independently, including management of external vendors and project timeline
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and matrix environments, and to lead collaborative initiatives
• Ability to adapt to evolving customer needs/demands within a changing environment
• Flexibility and Availability: In line with Australia’s 'Right to Disconnect' legislation, we recognise and respect employees' right to refuse contact outside of their working hours, unless such refusal is deemed unreasonable. As we operate in an international, matrixed environment, there may be occasions where your role requires participation in business meetings outside of standard hours. We value and support flexibility and appreciate your willingness to occasionally accommodate these requests to ensure effective collaboration and communication within our global team.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer, and dedicated to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace that values and respects every individual. We are committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability. We ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process without discrimination against any employee or applicant because of, and not limited to, race, religion, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or marital status. Our hiring process is flexible and accessible, so if you have any specific requests or accessibility requirement, please feel comfortable to let our team know by emailing [e-mail] or speaking with your Recruiter and we'll make any necessary adjustments to accommodate your needs.

WAYS WE WORK

All For One Abbvie; We weigh all decisions against the common good. We inspire, share and create as a team. We solve problems for all rather than serving our immediate team.

Decide Smart & Sure; We make intelligent decisions to create the best outcomes. We act quickly, embrace experimentation, and learn what doesn’t work and get on to what does.

Agile & Accountable; We streamline and eliminate unnecessary obstacles. We plan but adapt as we go. We delegate and make tough decisions to ensure focus on results, staying keenly aware of the urgency in all we do.

Clear & Courageous; Open, honest, candid dialogue is core to our work and how we act with each other. We share information freely and continuously to find solutions. We admit mistakes. We grow stronger by putting the courage of our conviction to the test.

Make Possibilities Real; We question with endless curiosity. We’re never satisfied with good enough—patients depend on us to deliver more. We challenge ourselves to find creative, constructive solutions to turn possibilities into reality.

* CODE OF CONDUCT & BUSINESS INTEGRITY STATEMENT

AbbVie is committed to observing high integrity and ethical standards in all its business dealings with our customers, with each other, business partners and suppliers. AbbVie as a responsible corporate citizen will adhere to these standards, as well as to local, national and international laws. All AbbVie employees are responsible for maintaining the Company’s reputation for conduct in accordance with the highest level of business integrity, ethics and compliance with the law. Soliciting and/or accepting/attempting/offering bribes or any illegal gratification is therefore cause for immediate dismissal. AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.

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