Nordic Health Technology Assessment Manager – Nordic Marketing Company

AstraZeneca; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Sweden is looking for an HTA Manager to apply health economic methodologies to support innovative products. You'll conduct analyses, lead HTA submissions, and ensure compliance with Nordic regulations. Ideal candidates have a Master's or PhD in Health Economics and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Collaboration and excellent communication skills are essential for successful integration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Health Technology Assessment or economic evaluations.
• Experience with submissions across the Nordic markets.
• Proficient in English and at least one Nordic language.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health economic analyses and develop payer evidence.
• Lead the development of HTA submissions/dossiers.
• Stay current with HTA guidelines and requirements.

Skills

Health Economics

Health Outcomes Research

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Health Economics/Economics/Statistics MSc or PhD Degree

Job description

Are you an expert in Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment and interested in applying your expertise at a company that transforms scientific ideas into life-changing medicines?

Our AstraZeneca Nordic Marketing Company employs around 550 people and has offices located in Espoo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo. AstraZeneca Nordic is a recognized leader in its core therapy areas and aims to improve the lives of millions of people.

We are seeking a Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Manager with a strong foundation in health economics to join our team of specialists. Your expertise will be integral to shaping and communicating the economic value of our innovative pharmaceutical products.

The role

As the HTA Manager, you will be expected to apply advanced health economic methodologies, including cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses, to support our strategic objectives. Your role will involve developing robust economic models and conducting in-depth analyses to inform HTA submissions, ensuring alignment with the complex requirements of Nordic HTA agencies.

This pivotal position involves leading the development of health economic analyses and HTA submissions/dossiers, driving the success of our innovative pharmaceutical products. In this role, ensuring the successful development of reimbursement dossiers across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland for assigned products/indications is critical.

What you will do

• Conduct health economic analyses and develop payer evidence that meet the needs of Nordic HTA agencies and demonstrate the health economic value of AZ assets.
• Lead the development of HTA submissions/dossiers for new products and indications.
• Conduct health economic analyses to inform strategy and tactics.
• Stay current with HTA guidelines and requirements in relevant markets and ensure submissions are aligned with these.
• Provide HTA expertise and guidance to internal teams.
• Collaborate with global and local teams to ensure alignment on HTA submission strategies.
• Participate in projects to shape HTA/Access environment.
• Demonstrate AZ values, ethics, and compliance within all business practices, in alignment with the AZ Governance Framework, internal standards and policies, and external regulations.

What we need from you

Essential experience:

• Health Economics/Economics/Statistics MSc or PhD Degree.
• Minimum 2 years of Health Technology Assessment or economic evaluations within the healthcare industry from the Nordics or similar markets.
• Experience with submissions across the Nordic markets.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and processes for pharmaceuticals and how it relates to health technology assessment and market access.
• Proficiency in health economics, health outcomes research, and familiarity with HTA methodologies and guidelines.
• Strategic application of health economic science to HTA dossiers.
• Analytical – can make actionable insights out of data in the HTA field Structured – can manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to optimally present findings and recommendations to various stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support the assessment and adoption of healthcare technologies.
• Proficient in English and fluent in at least one Nordic language.

We are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable environment.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best.