Value & Access Associate Director Iberia

Kyowa Kirin International plc.; Madrid; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyowa Kirin International plc. in Madrid, Spain, is seeking a Value & Access Associate Director to shape market access strategy and improve patient access to treatments. This role involves developing strategies for pricing, reimbursement, and government affairs while working closely with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in market access and reimbursement processes, and strong leadership and project management skills. Proficiency in English and local languages is required.

Qualifications

• Significant pharmaceutical industry experience in Market Access, Pricing, Reimbursement, or Health Economics.
• Strong understanding of the Iberian healthcare landscape and reimbursement processes.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex healthcare systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute market access, pricing, and reimbursement strategies across Iberia.
• Build and manage relationships with health authorities, payers, policymakers, and key external stakeholders.
• Lead value demonstration initiatives, health economics projects, and access programs.

Skills

Market Access

Health Economics

Pricing

Reimbursement

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder Influence

Project Management

Fluent English

Job description

Overview

Value & Access Associate Director Iberia at Kyowa Kirin International plc, Madrid – Spain.

WE PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF MEDICINE. LEAPING FORWARD TO MAKE PEOPLE SMILE.

At Kyowa Kirin International (KKI), our purpose is to make people smile. This means more than drug discovery and development; it is about embedding care into everything we do to make a difference every day for those that need it most. We’re an inclusive pharmaceutical company that takes time to understand what really matters to our patients, their families, and their healthcare professionals, helping our people to take bold actions that deliver life‑changing solutions sooner. Our culture is rooted in our values: Teamwork, Commitment to Life, Innovation, and Integrity. They help us to push boundaries to deliver extraordinary impact and make KKI a brilliant place to work.

Job Purpose

Shape market access strategy. Influence healthcare decision‑making. Improve patient access. We are seeking a strategic and influential Value & Access Associate Director to lead market access, pricing, reimbursement, and government affairs activities across Iberia. In this high‑impact role, you will work closely with healthcare authorities, payers, policymakers, and internal stakeholders to secure optimal access for Kyowa Kirin's innovative therapies, ensuring patients can benefit from life‑changing treatments as quickly as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute market access, pricing, and reimbursement strategies across Iberia.
• Build and manage relationships with health authorities, payers, policymakers, and key external stakeholders.
• Lead value demonstration initiatives, health economics projects, and access programs.
• Shape government affairs and healthcare policy engagement strategies.
• Provide strategic input into product launches, portfolio planning, and business development opportunities.
• Lead and develop the local Market Access team while driving cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Significant pharmaceutical industry experience in Market Access, Pricing, Reimbursement, or Health Economics.
• Strong understanding of the Iberian healthcare landscape and reimbursement processes.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex healthcare systems.
• Experience developing successful market access strategies and negotiating with external decision‑makers.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
• Fluent English and local language proficiency.