Market Access Lead at PTC Therapeutics, Inc.

Feedinkoo; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Market Access Lead to develop pricing strategies and manage market access initiatives across the region. This pivotal role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with global strategies while engaging with external authorities and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health economics and market access within the pharmaceutical sector, along with excellent negotiation and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and is committed to improving the lives of patients with rare diseases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in market access or health economics in pharma/biotech.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical market and orphan drugs.

Responsibilities

• Lead market access strategy and manage pricing policies.
• Negotiate with health authorities and manage key relationships.
• Prepare HTA dossiers and communicate payer evidence requirements.

Skills

Market Access Strategy

Health Economics

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Higher education in Life Sciences

Further qualifications in Market Access

Job description

Market Access Lead at PTC Therapeutics, Inc.

PTC is an established global biopharmaceutical company that delivers transformative therapies for people living with rare diseases. For over 25 years, we have been harnessing our scientific platforms to create new therapies that address the underlying cause of the disease and deliver on our promise to create more moments for those who count on us.

The Market Access Lead is responsible for developing and initiating market access and pricing strategies for PTC across the Region. Reporting into the Head of Region, the incumbent will work closely with colleagues across different geographies and ensure appropriate alignment with PTC’s global pricing and market access strategies.

The role is important in identifying and operationalizing optimal pricing, reimbursement, and commercial models for PTC’s current and future product portfolio in the context of the wider health economy and reimbursement systems at a national and sub-national/payor level.

The role also plays an important part in external and governmental affairs in the Region, including working with external authorities and collaborating on patient engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

1. Leads projects and facilitates cross-functional market access strategy for the Region.
2. Is accountable for preparing HTA dossiers (economic and clinical/reimbursement), managing price modification requests, and ensuring implementation of pricing policies.
3. Leads negotiations and assists relevant colleagues in price and reimbursement negotiations with health authorities.
4. Manages relations with governmental authorities, key opinion leaders, and patient and industry associations.
5. Ensures that evidence requirements of payers and other market access stakeholders are communicated internally and incorporated into clinical development plans and other evidence generation plans.
6. Works closely with other relevant functions (e.g., HEOR, Global Marketing, global Market Access colleagues) to achieve this.
7. Ensures effective working relationships to identify and build collaborative solutions for unmet payer needs and share knowledge.
8. Represents PTC Therapeutics in National/Regional pricing and reimbursement and rare diseases/orphan drugs/gene therapies industry forums and working groups.
9. Manages external vendors in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
10. Performs other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.

Requirements

1. Higher education, preferably in Life Sciences and/or Health Economics. Further qualifications and courses in Market Access and Pricing are an advantage.
2. A minimum of 5 years of progressive, relevant market access and/or health economics experience in a pharmaceutical/biotechnology company or consulting firm.
3. Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical market with exposure to multiple therapy areas and preferably orphan drug products.
4. Significant operational experience of market access in the Region.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
6. Fluency in other languages, especially from the Region, is welcomed.
7. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment.
8. Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
9. Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills including the ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects.
10. Understanding of rare or orphan disorders research and related market access approaches.

PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.