Cluster V&A Director

Kyowa Kirin International; Milano; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kyowa Kirin International in Milan is seeking a Cluster Value & Access Director to lead market access and pricing strategies across the Southern Cluster. The ideal candidate will have significant pharmaceutical experience, a strong track record in reimbursement success, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

This role will involve developing compelling value propositions and ensuring optimal patient access to Kyowa Kirin’s innovative medicines. A PhD or substantial qualifications in Market Access or related fields is preferred.

Competenze

• Significant experience in pharmaceutical Market Access, Pricing & Reimbursement.
• Deep understanding of reimbursement systems and payer decision-making.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Mansioni

• Shape and deliver pricing, reimbursement, and market access strategies.
• Develop compelling value propositions and HEOR materials.
• Lead payer engagement initiatives that maximize product value.

Conoscenze

Market Access

Pricing Strategies

Reimbursement

Health Economics

Stakeholder Engagement

Formazione

PhD or postgraduate qualifications in Market Access, HEOR, or Business

Advanced degree in Health Sciences, Economics, Pharmacy, or Medicine

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Cluster V&A Director

at Kyowa Kirin International plc

Milan - Italy

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

As Cluster Value & Access Director – Southern Cluster, you will be at the forefront of improving patient access to Kyowa Kirin’s innovative medicines. In this highly visible leadership role, you will develop and execute market access, pricing, and payer engagement strategies that support both current and future products.

Partnering with local, regional, and global teams, you will translate insights into impactful value propositions, lead HTA and reimbursement activities, and shape access strategies that deliver sustainable value for patients, healthcare systems, and Kyowa Kirin. This is an exciting opportunity to influence key access decisions and drive commercial success across the Southern Cluster.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape and deliver pricing, reimbursement, and market access strategies across the Southern Cluster (Italy, Spain, Portugal), driving optimal patient access and commercial success.
• Develop compelling value propositions, HTA submissions, value dossiers, and HEOR materials to support reimbursement and pricing objectives.
• Partner with affiliate, regional, and global teams to anticipate market access challenges and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Lead payer engagement initiatives and innovative access solutions that maximize product value and reimbursement opportunities.
• Monitor healthcare policies, market dynamics, and pricing trends to identify opportunities and risks across the portfolio.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Regulatory, Medical, Clinical, and Commercial teams to ensure evidence generation meets payer needs.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for Value & Access and Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR), providing strategic guidance across the organization.
• Support pipeline planning by assessing future market access requirements and influencing global development strategies.
• Lead and contribute to strategic market access projects while promoting Kyowa Kirin’s values and reputation internally and externally.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• Advanced degree in Health Sciences, Economics, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related field (PhD and/or postgraduate qualifications in Market Access, HEOR, or Business preferred).
• Significant experience in pharmaceutical Market Access, Pricing & Reimbursement, Government Affairs, or HEOR, with a strong track record of successful access outcomes.
• Deep understanding of reimbursement systems, health economics, pricing strategies, and payer decision‑making.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross‑functional collaboration in complex environments.
• Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and project leadership skills.
• Experience developing HEOR evidence and supporting market access submissions.
• Fluent in English and the local cluster language; additional languages are an advantage.
• Existing network within healthcare authorities and payer organizations is highly desirable.

Key Competencies

Strategic and commercially minded

Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills

Highly analytical with excellent problem‑solving abilities

Influential relationship builder across internal and external stakeholders

Self‑motivated, proactive, and results‑driven

Innovative thinker with a patient‑focused mindset

Comfortable working independently and in cross‑functional teams

Strong project and budget management capabilities

Embodies Kyowa Kirin's values of Commitment to Life, Teamwork, Innovation, and Integrity.