Senior Market Access / Health Economics Manager

Edwards Lifesciences; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 45.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a strategic partner to enhance market access for innovative therapeutic solutions in structural heart disease and advanced critical care technologies. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including government entities and healthcare institutions, to streamline decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in government relations, pricing, and reimbursement within the pharmaceutical or medical device sectors. Join a dynamic team that values leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• 4-10 years of experience in market access or related fields.
• Experience in government relations and pricing & reimbursement processes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead market access projects and collaborate with business units.
• Engage with industry groups and maintain relationships with healthcare authorities.

Conocimientos

Government Relations

Sales

Tendering

Pricing

Reimbursement

Regulatory Functions

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Master's Degree in a Related Field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Be the strategic partner for local Government, Healthcare Institutes, Hospitals, Patients, and Business Units to enable and improve market access of innovative therapeutic solutions for structural heart disease and advanced critical care technologies, simplifying decision-making in the hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Proactively lead and collaborate with Business Units on Market Access Projects, including creating new therapeutic/device charge codes, obtaining pricing approval, and reimbursement approval to facilitate access to innovative therapeutic solutions for structural heart disease and advanced critical care technologies, thereby simplifying hospital decision-making processes.
• Provide guidance to external project teams to execute market access projects and initiatives. Participate in internal product launch teams.
• Develop and plan market access projects and activities, ensuring successful completion of all deliverables.
• Engage with industry groups to maintain dialogue with provincial governments and influence policy formulation and implementation as appropriate.
• Build and maintain relationships with KOLs and healthcare authorities.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for market access process improvements and course corrections.
• Collaborate with the sales team to assess local market opportunities.
• Perform other incidental duties as required.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 4-10 years of relevant experience, or
• Master's Degree or equivalent in a related field with at least 8 years of relevant experience.

Experience in government relations, sales, tendering, pricing, reimbursement, or regulatory functions within multinational pharmaceutical or medical device companies is required. Pricing & reimbursement experience is highly preferred. Medical education and health economic training are also advantageous.

Additional Skills :

• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, with problem-solving skills, strong ownership, and leadership qualities.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills; capable of working in a matrix environment and engaging with governmental officials.
• Proficient in English; knowledge of local languages is preferred.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Recognized as an expert in government policies within the organization.
• Deep understanding of pricing & reimbursement processes and the healthcare industry.
• Attention to detail and professionalism in interactions at all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership in project settings within Market Access, including consulting and cross-functional collaboration.
• Adherence to company rules, pandemic protocols, and environmental health & safety standards to prevent injuries and protect the environment.