Global Value and Access Lead, Solid Tumors - EUCAN

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Glattbrugg; On-site; CHF 189,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Zurich, Switzerland, seeks an Access Lead to oversee the execution of global pricing and access strategy within EUCAN Oncology. You will shape regional market access, lead payer evidence plans, and coordinate submissions and negotiations for mature brands.

The role requires strong knowledge of EU payer environments, HTA trends, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver value dossiers and execute regional pricing strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5 years in pricing, health policy, public health, health economics, or international affairs
• Experience in EU payer environment and HTA guidance

Responsibilities

• Access lead within the Integrated Franchise Team for EUCAN Oncology region
• Member of Global Solid Tumors Value and Access Sub-team
• Incorporate regional access into global brand plans and market access strategies
• Oversee reimbursement submissions and negotiation preparation with local pricing teams
• Monitor ongoing negotiations and adjust strategies for favorable reimbursement
• Share knowledge on product pricing and access across countries
• Co-lead EU Joint Clinical Assessments with EU HTA team
• Support global value and access projects and materials
• Serve as global access lead for mature products

Skills

EU payer environment

HTA trends

Payer evidence plans

Pricing research

Cost-effectiveness studies

Global access leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (PhD/ MPH/ MPP/ MBA)

Job description

About the role

Responsible for overseeing the execution of the global pricing and access strategy within the EUCAN Oncology region and providing continuous regional input to help shape the market-access strategy across Takeda’s solid tumors portfolio

Support delivery of global access strategy team projects, including global access lead responsibility for mature brands

How you will contribute

• Access lead within the Integrated Franchise Team responsible for the execution of the global commercial strategy within the EUCAN Oncology region
• Key member of the Global Solid Tumors Value and Access Sub-team
• Leads the incorporation of regional access considerations into global brand and functional plan, asset-level market access, payer evidence plans and insights, value proposition development, regulatory strategy
• Oversee reimbursement submissions and negotiations preparation via local pricing and market access deep dive meetings in preparation for launch and mock negotiation workshops, and supporting responses to payer questions
• Maintains a pulse on all ongoing negotiations, strategically supporting any necessary adjustments needed to achieve a positive reimbursement outcome
• Responsible for knowledge‑sharing on the product‑specific pricing and access situation across countries
• Fosters best practice sharing across LOCs
• Co‑lead the strategy, evidence needs and dossier development for EU Joint Clinical Assessments with EU HTA team
• Supports delivery of global value and access projects and materials e.g., dossiers, payer slide decks
• Serve as global access lead on global brand team for mature product

Skills and qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in healthcare consulting or biopharmaceuticals industry
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in pricing, health policy, public health, health economics, and/or international affairs showcasing increasing responsibility and experience in the same or similar roles
• local affiliate experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of the EU payer environment, including HTA trends and guidance (NICE, G-BA, HAS, JCA etc.) – such as reimbursement methodologies, pricing / reimbursement authorities’ decision‑making processes, and current reimbursement issues
• Strong knowledge and hands on experience in health technology assessment tools, methods and filings, payer and global pricing research, price modelling and cost‑effectiveness studies
• Prior PMA/HE regional or local experience
• Knowledge of all phases of drug development
• Preferred Previous experience in Oncology, particularly in solid tumors Launch experience
• Advanced / graduate degree (PhD, MPH, MPP, MBA)

Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Base Salary Range

CHF189,400.00 - CHF260,480.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Benefits

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Company culture

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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