Head of Market Access NZ

AstraZeneca; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Head of Market Access in New Zealand. This part-time role focuses on developing pricing strategies and market access processes for innovative medicines, demanding significant experience in the pharmaceutical sector and a deep understanding of local market dynamics. This position offers flexibility for 3 to 4 days of work per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in the pharmaceutical market.
• Strong understanding of the New Zealand healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute market access strategies for AstraZeneca’s medicines.
• Maintain relationships with key funding stakeholders.

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Results oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA

Job description

As the Head of Market Access NZ, you'll report to ANZ Market Access Director and play a pivotal role in developing market access and pricing strategies for Astra Zeneca medicines, shaping the future of innovative medicines access in New Zealand.

This part-time role offers flexibility, allowing you to work either 4 days (0.8) or 3 days (0.6) per week to suit your lifestyle.

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of diseases in four therapy areas – Oncology; Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM); Respiratory & Immunology (R&I); and Rare Disease.

At AstraZeneca Australia, we have been working to deliver the best value to patients for more than 60 years, and we push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.

What you’ll do

Specifically, you will utilise your comprehensive understanding of the New Zealand reimbursement landscape, as well as your strong proactive leadership skills to develop and execute market access strategies that deliver access to AstraZeneca’s life-changing medicines for New Zealand patients. In the role of Head of Market Access, you will collaborate with New Zealand stakeholders and the AstraZeneca cross-functional teams in New Zealand, Australia and within the global organisation, including Marketing, Sales and Medical Affairs, to ensure successful market access strategies that are aligned with global brand strategy.

Accountabilities:

• Lodging applications for AZ medicines to be considered for PHARMAC funding
• Identifying, pursuing and managing funding arrangements and tenders as opportunity presents
• Maintaining strong relationships with key funding stakeholders and patient groups to support PHARMAC funding
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop optimised market access strategies for New Zealand that are aligned with global brand strategy
• Develop compelling product value propositions, and pricing arrangements that achieve the right balance of sustainability and profitability
• Design and implement affordability programs that balance patient access with budget considerations.
• Oversee budgets in compliance with Astra Zeneca finance and accounting requirements.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong collaboration experience & skills
• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in a senior role within the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical market including market access, marketing, medical affairs, account management, and/or sales.
• Strong understanding of the New Zealand healthcare system, market access landscape and the legal/regulatory environment for pharmaceuticals/biopharmaceuticals
• Ability to think strategically and to translate strategy into tactical implementation and to motivate people to implement strategy
• Collaboration and leadership skills, including the ability to gain consensus and act within ambiguous, complex matrix organizations
• Results oriented with excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Thorough understanding of customer and industry marketing practices and trends
• Comfort with working autonomously with regular local travel and a 100% home office environment.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• MBA
• Experience within a senior Government Affairs role

Where can I find out more?

• Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/
• Visit our website: www.astrazeneca.com.au

“AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and as a Silver Tier Employer within the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). Visit our ANZ Careers Page - www.astrazeneca.com.au/careers.html to learn more about our commitment to fostering a flexible, diverse, and inclusive environment.

We recognise that any recruitment process may present challenges, if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment process more accessible for you , please let us know via this Form .”

Date Posted

08-July-2025

Closing Date

10-Aug-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.