Associate Director, Market Access

Biogen; Old Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in biotechnology is seeking a strategic market access expert to join their team. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative market access strategies and stakeholder plans, ensuring optimal patient access to groundbreaking therapies. Candidates should possess a strong background in health economics and strategic market access, with a focus on neurological diseases. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of strategic market access experience in pharma or consultancy.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute market access strategies aligned with country objectives.
• Lead national HTA submissions and payer tools for optimal patient access.

Skills

Strategic Market Access

Health Economics

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Canadian Healthcare Systems

Education

University Degree in Relevant Scientific Discipline

MSc in Health Economics

Job description

Company Description

Through cutting-edge science and medicine, Biogen discovers, develops, and delivers innovative therapies for neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. As a pioneer in biotechnology, Biogen's portfolio includes treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS), spinal muscular atrophy, Alzheimer's disease, Friedreich’s Ataxia, and ALS. The company also manufactures biosimilars of biologics. With nearly 7,000 employees worldwide, our mission is to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Job Description

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Market Access and Stakeholder Relations and will collaborate with marketing, medical, and North American HEOR teams to develop market access strategies, value propositions, and stakeholder plans. Responsibilities include preparing HTA submission dossiers (for INESSS, CADTH, private insurers), supporting pricing strategies, managing price negotiations through PCPA, and leading private insurer negotiations.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and execute market access strategies and evidence generation plans aligned with country objectives.
2. Collaborate across functions to develop tailored value propositions for payers, clinicians, PAGs, and policymakers.
3. Lead national HTA submissions and payer tools, ensuring optimal patient access.
4. Support innovative pricing strategies and submissions for negotiations.
5. Create and deploy market access tools and training for field teams.
6. Build relationships with payers and HTA bodies to develop mutually beneficial solutions.
7. Monitor external environment dynamics impacting market access and communicate requirements for program development.
8. Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulations, and legal requirements.
9. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• University degree in a relevant scientific discipline; MSc in health economics preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of strategic market access experience in pharma or consultancy.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French is an asset.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and communication skills; experience with health economic models and Canadian healthcare systems.
• Disease area expertise in neurosciences preferred; rare disease experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, customer-focused, proficient with digital platforms, and hold a valid driver’s license. Travel may be required.

Direct Reports: 2

Work Location: Hybrid

Why Biogen?

We are committed to excellence, innovation, and making a difference. Our inclusive culture fosters growth and learning, with every role vital to our mission of delivering life-changing medicines. We value diversity and strive to create an empowering environment for all employees.