Field Market Access Leader — Switzerland (German-Speaking)

CHE - 8035 Takeda Pharma AG; Glattbrugg; Hybrid; CHF 132,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

The Market Access Lead for Switzerland drives country- and key-account level access strategies for Takeda’s portfolio, with emphasis on the German-speaking region and nationwide responsibility. The role is field-based and collaborates with Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, Finance, Public Affairs, and regional teams to deliver value-based access.

Responsibilities include building payer relationships, leading tenders and contracting, and supporting pricing models under Article 71 KVV, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in life sciences, health economics, business.
• ≥2 years of market access, pricing and reimbursement experience.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss healthcare system, HTA/HEOR, payer decision-making.
• Experience with tendering, contracting and negotiations with Swiss hospitals or buying groups.

Responsibilities

• Translate priorities into market access strategies and account plans.
• Build relationships with payers, regulators, hospitals, health insurers, buying groups, and industry associations.
• Develop deep understanding of stakeholder needs and use insights for portfolio decisions.
• Lead negotiations, tenders, contracting activities with hospitals and buying groups.
• Support pricing models and access pathways under Article 71 KVV.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, Finance, Public Affairs, and regional/global teams.

Skills

Market access

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Networking

Education

Life sciences degree

Health economics

Business degree

Tools

Data analytics

AI applications

Job description

The Market Access Lead for Switzerland drives country- and key-account level access strategies for Takeda’s portfolio, with emphasis on the German-speaking region and nationwide responsibility. The role is field-based and collaborates with Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, Finance, Public Affairs, and regional teams to deliver value-based access.

Responsibilities include building payer relationships, leading tenders and contracting, and supporting pricing models under Article 71 KVV, while