Italy Regional Market Access & Policy Lead

Edwards Lifesciences; Napoli; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote working

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Telemedical Services

Meal vouchers

Service Awards

Employee Stock Purchase Programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellness programme

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Italy seeks a Regional Market Access Manager to translate strategy into locally relevant access plans. You will build partnerships with health authorities, payers, and medical societies, developing regional access strategies and innovative funding pathways.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and cross-portfolio collaboration to support patient access and sustainable reimbursement in a dynamic health system.

Qualifications

• Experience in Market Access, health policy, reimbursement, or government affairs at regional/country level.
• Experience in Market Access or Public Affairs within the relevant country or regional healthcare environment.
• Ability to translate strategy into executable access plans and engage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor changes in healthcare policy, funding, HTA, and procurement; assess impact and provide recommendations.
• Identify and manage regional market access issues for Edwards Lifesciences' portfolio.
• Establish and strengthen networks with health authorities, payers, HTA bodies, and patient organizations.
• Develop regional access strategies and adapt value proposition to local requirements.
• Create innovative access approaches, including value-based procurement and evidence tools.
• Support cross-portfolio initiatives affecting hospital funding and adoption.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Policy analysis

Public affairs

HTA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Political Science, Law, Economics, or Business

Master's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint & Excel)

Job description

Edwards Lifesciences in Italy seeks a Regional Market Access Manager to translate strategy into locally relevant access plans. You will build partnerships with health authorities, payers, and medical societies, developing regional access strategies and innovative funding pathways.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and cross-portfolio collaboration to support patient access and sustainable reimbursement in a dynamic health system.