Market Access Director & Patient Experience

AstraZeneca; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexion is seeking a senior pricing and contracting leader to shape managed care strategy across Iberia. You will partner with senior commercial leaders to optimize access, develop long-term pricing models, and manage the pricing and contracting function.

The role demands strategic vision, data-driven decision making, and strong stakeholder influence, with fluency in Spanish and experience in health care systems.

Qualifications

• Essential: experience in contracting, pricing, sales operations, marketing, or finance.
• Proven strategic leadership and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities; track record of market-shaping initiatives.
• Native or fluent in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-level pricing and managed care contract strategy.
• Collaborate with senior commercial leaders to optimize access in key accounts.
• Manage overall Pricing and Contracting function.

Skills

Pricing strategy

Contracting/negotiation

Stakeholder influence

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional leadership

Forecasting

Education

MBA

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Location: Madrid/Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home).

The role

Responsible for high level pricing and managed care contract strategy. Work with senior commercial leaders to optimize access within key accounts. Manage overall Pricing and Contracting function.

Typical Accountabilities

Critical Leadership Capabilities Required

1. Strategic Vision and Market Shaping
   • Anticipate future market dynamics.
   • Influence healthcare policy discussions.
   • Develop innovative access solutions.
   • Create long-term access strategies aligned with portfolio objectives.
   • Position Alexion as a trusted partner for healthcare systems.
2. Deep External Stakeholder Influence
   • Secure high-level strategic discussions.
   • Build trust-based relationships.
   • Influence complex access decisions.
   • Navigate political and institutional environments.
   • Position innovative proposals in a credible and compelling manner.
3. Outstanding Internal Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration
   • Create alignment around a common strategy.
   • Build trust across teams.
   • Represent Iberia credibly at regional and global levels.
   • Resolve conflicts constructively.
   • Inspire collaboration rather than siloed execution.
4. Data-Driven Decision Making
   • Deep understanding of pricing and reimbursement models.
   • Strong financial acumen.
   • Mastery of forecasting methodologies.
   • Ability to challenge assumptions through data.
   • Confidence in defending business cases internally and externally.
5. Innovation in Pricing and Access Models
   • Preserve product value.
   • Improve patient access.
   • Support healthcare-system sustainability.
   • Differentiate Alexion from competitors.
6. Proactive Problem Solving and Execution Excellence
   • Identifies risks early.
   • Builds mitigation plans proactively.
   • Anticipates barriers before they materialize.
   • Present practical solutions with clear execution plans.
   • Maintains momentum despite setbacks.
7. Talent Development and Culture Building
   • Develop capabilities and create the conditions for consistently high performance.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential:

• -Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; Strategic project leadership experience; -Strong background in contracting, sales, sales operations, marketing, or finance;
• -Proven strategic leadership,
• -Strong reputation with internal and external stakeholders, ability to influence without authority, expertise in innovative access models, strong financial and analytical capabilities.
• -Track record of market-shaping initiatives.
• -Ability to inspire high-performing teams.
• -Positive, solutions-oriented leadership style.
• -Native or Fluent in Spanish.

Desirable:

• -MBA;
• -Multi industry marketing practice;
• -Thorough understanding of AZ/Alexion business model with specific knowledge of brand team operation, brand planning and sales model; Legal experience.

Date Posted 05-nov-2026

Closing Date 18-nov-2026

Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. Alexion participates in E-Verify.