Pricing & Reimbursement Specialist

MSD Malaysia; Roma; In loco; EUR 41.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Merck & Co., Inc. in Italy is seeking a Pricing & Reimbursement Specialist to support pricing strategies and market access across the Italian healthcare system.

You will contribute to P&R submissions, pricing analyses, and cross-functional collaboration with Headquarters to ensure patient access and business success. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with AIFA processes, and fluency in Italian and English.

Competenze

• University degree in Life Sciences, Health Economics, Pharmacy, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in Pricing & Reimbursement, understanding Italian healthcare system and AIFA processes.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret market, pricing, and reimbursement data.
• Experience working cross-functionally and managing multiple stakeholders and projects.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Fluency in Italian and English, written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Mansioni

• Support preparation, submission, and maintenance of P&R dossiers for AIFA.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders for pricing documentation.
• Assist price negotiations and alignment with Headquarters.
• Develop business cases and profitability analyses for pricing scenarios.
• Monitor Italian pricing environment and AIFA publications.
• Support lifecycle management: price updates, contract renewals, and administrative obligations.
• Provide pricing and reimbursement expertise to internal stakeholders (Market Access, Commercial, Finance, intl. affiliates).
• Contribute to forecasting, budgeting, risk assessments, and innovative pricing strategies to improve patient access.

Conoscenze

Billing

Cost Analysis

Data Analysis

Market Pricing

Price Quotes

Pricing Analysis

Pricing Management

Pricing Policy

Pricing Processes

Pricing Strategies

Formazione

University degree

Strumenti

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Pricing & Reimbursement Specialist to support the development and execution of pricing and reimbursement strategies in Italy. In this role, you will contribute to P&R submissions, pricing analyses, and market access activities, working closely with cross-functional teams and Headquarters to ensure optimal access for patients and business success.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, submission, and maintenance of Pricing & Reimbursement (P&R) dossiers for AIFA, ensuring timely and high-quality documentation.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to gather, consolidate, and submit technical and administrative documentation required for pricing and reimbursement processes.
• Support price negotiations and alignment with Headquarters.
• Develop business cases and profitability analyses to assess pricing scenarios, reimbursement changes, and commercial impact.
• Monitor the Italian pricing and reimbursement environment, analyzing regulations, AIFA publications, transparency lists, and other relevant market access developments.
• Support lifecycle management activities, including patent expiry monitoring, price updates, contract renewals, and reimbursement-related administrative obligations.
• Provide pricing and reimbursement expertise to internal stakeholders, including Market Access, Commercial, Finance, and international affiliates.
• Contribute to forecasting, budget planning, risk assessments, and the development of innovative pricing strategies to support sustainable patient access.

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Life Sciences, Health Economics, Pharmacy, Business, or a related field.
• Previous experience in Pricing & Reimbursement, Good understanding of the Italian healthcare system, reimbursement pathways, and AIFA processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market, pricing, and reimbursement data.
• Experience working cross-functionally and managing multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach to complex tasks.
• Strong communication skills in Italian and English, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting P&R submissions and negotiations with AIFA.
• Familiarity with payback mechanisms, reimbursement agreements, and pharmaceutical market access regulations.
• Experience in modelling, forecasting, and business case development.

Employment Details

• The applicable NCBA is CCNL Chimico-Farmaceutico, Classification ‘Impiegato’, Level B1
• The Primary Location for this position is ITA - Lazio - Roma
• The salary range for this position is €41,200.00 - €70,000.00
• If applicable, employees may also be eligible for an annual bonus, long-term incentives, or other benefits.
• Our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information if needed.
• Employee Status: Regular
• Relocation: No relocation
• Visa Sponsorship: No
• Travel Requirements: No Travel Required
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
• Shift: Not Indicated
• Valid Driving License: No
• Hazardous Material(s): No
• Job Posting End Date: 10/9/2026

Skills

• Billing
• Cost Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Market Pricing
• Patient Billing Software
• Price Quotes
• Pricing Analysis
• Pricing Management
• Pricing Policy
• Pricing Processes
• Pricing Strategies

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting P&R submissions and negotiations with AIFA.
• Familiarity with payback mechanisms, reimbursement agreements, and pharmaceutical market access regulations.
• Experience in modelling, forecasting, and business case development.
• Secondary Language(s)

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Company Statement

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.