Associate Director Market Access, Partner Business

CSL Vifor; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company seeks an experienced Associate Director for Market Access to shape innovative pricing strategies and ensure patient access to therapies. Responsible for developing market access solutions, collaborating with regional teams, and managing budgets, you will need a relevant degree and substantial experience in pricing and market access within healthcare. This role involves travel and offers the chance to make impactful contributions to patient outcomes.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years in pricing, market access, or related functions in healthcare.
• Experience in emerging or diverse markets is a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for patient access to key products.
• Design and execute innovative pricing and reimbursement approaches.
• Monitor local healthcare environments and share actionable insights.

Skills

Market access strategies

Pricing approaches

Cross-functional collaboration

Market intelligence

Education

Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Health Economics, or Business

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

This role can be based in any CSL location.

As Associate Director Market Access, Partner Business, you will be at the forefront of enabling patient access to innovative therapies through strategic pricing and market access solutions. In this role, you will collaborate with regional teams, other 3M functions (within Partner Business and International teams) and external partners to navigate complex healthcare systems and reimbursement landscapes. This is a unique opportunity to shape access strategies on a global scale, drive sustainable growth, and make a tangible impact for patients and partners alike. You will report to the Partner Business Management Lead.

The Role

• Maximize Patient Access: Develop and implement strategies to ensure timely, equitable access to key products across all partner markets.
• Value and Access: Design and execute innovative pricing and reimbursement approaches tailored to local market needs, supporting business partners in building compelling value propositions for new launches and product lifecycle management.
• Partner Enablement: Equip business partners with the tools, insights, and support needed to optimize portfolio performance and navigate local access challenges.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Navigate effectively within the matrix, and act as a key connector between regional teams, International Brand Teams, Global Market Access and external partners to ensure alignment with global objectives and successful execution of access and pricing strategies.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor local healthcare environments, policy developments, and payer trends to identify opportunities and risks, sharing actionable insights across the partner network.
• Budget Management: Oversee budget allocation for the assigned portfolio, ensuring resources are used efficiently to support strategic objectives.
• Performance Measurement: Define and track key performance indicators to assess the impact of access and pricing initiatives.

Your experience and background

• Education: Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Health Economics, or Business; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 8-10 years in pricing, market access, or related functions in healthcare; experience in emerging or diverse markets is a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

About CSL Vifor

CSL Vifor is a global partner of choice for pharmaceuticals and innovative, leading therapies in iron deficiency and nephrology. We specialize in strategic global partnering, in-licensing and developing, manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical products for precision healthcare, aiming to help patients around the world lead better, healthier lives. Headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland, CSL Vifor also includes the joint company Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma (with Fresenius Medical Care). The parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.

To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.

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