Value, Access & Policy Associate

Amgen SA; Rotkreuz; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen SA is seeking a Value, Access & Policy Associate in Switzerland. You will take primary responsibility for case-by-case patient access to Amgen products, under the guidance of the project lead, and support umbrella contracts and related projects within the VA&P team.

You'll engage with health insurers, physicians and external stakeholders, contribute to policy development and ensure alignment with Swiss health care practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics or in biomedical science such as pharmacology, molecular biology, medicine or in law
• Relevant experience with topics relating to the Swiss health care system, either within an academic or professional context
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
• Strong eagerness to learn and take on new challenges
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with different functions in a complex matrix organization
• Fluency in German and English is required; proficiency in French is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Managing case-by-case reimbursement processes (KVV71), ensuring individual patient access and reimbursement in direct negotiation with health insurers, their fiduciary medical doctors and treating physicians, under the guidance of the respective project lead
• Supporting expansion (strategy & execution) of umbrella contracts with health insurers and industry standards to further optimize case-by-case reimbursement processes
• Supporting implementation processes of advanced IT solutions to enable efficiency gains in off-label areas
• Supporting External Engagement within industry association fora and within SGV association (Fiduciary Medical Doctors) to shape KVV71 access pathway regulation
• Supporting selected VA&P projects across area of business with research, stakeholder mapping, intelligence gathering and distribution
• Engaging at internal & external meetings and fora to enhance connectivity
• Continuous monitoring of market developments and proactive input on necessary adjustments of the VA&P strategy

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

German language

English language

French language

Education

Master in economics

Master in biomedical science

Master in pharmacology

Master in molecular biology

Master in medicine

Master in law

Job description

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing and delivering ever-better products that read over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.

VALUE, ACCESS & POLICY ASSOCIATE

LIVE

What you will do

Let’s do this. In this vital role as Value, Access & Policy Associate you will take primary responsibility for case-by-case patient access to all Amgen products, under the guidance of the respective project lead. In addition, you will support the expansion of umbrella contracts, industry standards and related projects. You will also support selected External Engagement projects. You will be part of the Value, Access & Policy (VA&P) Team and report directly to the Director Value, Access & Policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing case-by-case reimbursement processes (KVV71), ensuring individual patient access and reimbursement in direct negotiation with health insurers, their fiduciary medical doctors and treating physicians, under the guidance of the respective project lead
• Supporting expansion (strategy & execution) of umbrella contracts with health insurers and industry standards to further optimize case-by-case reimbursement processes
• Supporting implementation processes of advanced IT solutions to enable efficiency gains in off-label areas
• Supporting External Engagement within industry association fora and within SGV association (Fiduciary Medical Doctors) to shape KVV71 access pathway regulation
• Supporting selected VA&P projects across area of business with research, stakeholder mapping, intelligence gathering and distribution
• Engaging at internal & external meetings and fora to enhance connectivity
• Continuous monitoring of market developments and proactive input on necessary adjustments of the VA&P strategy

WIN

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. What we seek in you as an experienced professional, are these qualifications and skills:

• Master’s degree in economics or in biomedical science such as pharmacology, molecular biology, medicine or in law
• Relevant experience with topics relating to the Swiss health care system, either within an academic or professional context
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
• Strong eagerness to learn and take on new challenges
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with different functions in a complex matrix organization
• Fluency in German and English is required; proficiency in French is an advantage

THRIVE

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization

• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act

• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits

Equal opportunity statement
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.