Manager Market Access (Limited Fixed Term Contract)

Biogen; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized biotechnology company in Toronto is seeking a Market Access Manager for a 15-month limited contract. The role involves developing market access strategies, managing HTA submissions, and fostering relationships with various stakeholders in the healthcare system. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in market access within the pharmaceutical industry and a degree in a relevant scientific discipline. A hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ strategic market access experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Canadian Healthcare systems and HTA processes.
• Experience in a dynamic, lean environment is an added benefit.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes market access strategies and evidence generation plans.
• Works cross-functionally to develop value propositions for multiple stakeholders.
• Anticipates and shapes future dynamics in the external environment impacting market access.

Skills

Strategic vision

Health economics assessment

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

MSc in health economics or business

Job description

Market Access Manager (Limited Fixed Term Contract)

Job Purpose:

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Market Access and Stakeholder Relations and, working in close collaboration with commercial, field market access, finance and medical teams in addition to global HEOR and Value & Access teams to develop the market access strategy, value proposition and plans for key stakeholder groups (private and public) involved in the reimbursement process nationally and provincially. The key responsibilities of this role encompass the preparation of HTA submission dossiers to INESSS, CADTH and private Insurers (including clinical summaries, comparative effectiveness synthesis and economic modelling), the development of pricing strategies, management of price negotiation and implementation.

This is a Limited Fixed Term contract: 15-months contract (Maternity leave) with possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes market access strategies and evidence generation plans to meet HTA requirements aligned with country objectives
• Works cross functionally with global V&A and local medical and commercial functions to develop value propositions and messages tailored to multiple stakeholders including payers, clinicians, pharmacists and policy makers
• Project lead including day to day management for national HTA, private payer submissions, and pricing strategies working closely with regional stakeholder managers to ensure optimal patient access to new and existing Biogen products
• Contributes to the development and evaluation of innovative pricing strategies including submissions
• Develops and deploys market access solutions and tools to field teams including training to facilitate key message development and needs from the field team
• Fosters key relationships with payers and HTA bodies, developing innovative solutions which are win-wins for patients, the broader healthcare system and Biogen
• Anticipates and shapes future dynamics in the external environment impacting market access and reimbursement, working closely with global teams to convey requirements for clinical programme development to satisfy HTA needs
• Maintains strong compliance with all relevant internal policies, compliance and legal requirements
• Performs company business in compliance with relevant regulations, company policies and procedures
• All other duties required

Qualifications

• Education
  • Degree educated in a relevant scientific discipline (or international equivalent)
  • MSc in health economics or business equivalent preferred
• Experience, including # of years
  • Minimum of 3-5 years’ strategic market access experience within the pharmaceutical industry or a consultancy
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Canadian Healthcare systems and HTA processes
  • Rare disease experience desirable
  • Disease area expertise in the neurosciences preferred
  • Experience in working in a dynamic, lean environment is an added benefit
  • Ability to work across multiple digital platforms and early adoption of new systems/applications
• Language(s)
  • Fluent in English, both verbal and written with the ability to communicate effectively cross-functionally spanning all levels of the organization, proficiency in French an asset
• Skills
  • Ability to combine strategic vision with tactical hand-on execution and a high work capacity
  • Strong technical skills with prior experience in assessing and critiquing health economic models
  • Highly analytical with excellent written and verbal skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build working relations both internally and externally
  • Customer focused

Direct Reports: None

Work Location Designation for Role: Location: Hybrid – Toronto, ON

Revision Date: July 2025

Job Level: Management

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

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