Market Access Manager

Job title:

Market Access Manager

Company

Astellas Pharma

Job description

Market Access ManagerAbout Astellas:At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.We pursue innovative science, focusing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions.We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage.Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword – it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes.Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care.The Opportunity:As the Market Access Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving the successful implementation and integration of Market Access strategy within Switzerland. Your ability to foster cross-functional collaboration with various departments will be paramount for achieving our objectives.Hybrid Working:At Astellas you are empowered and supported with hybrid working options where you can work where you feel most comfortable and productive.Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the Market Access Strategy for Switzerland, ensuring alignment with Area, Medical Affairs/HEOR colleagues, and the Affiliate Brand Team to optimize market penetration and product access.
• Collaborate closely in crafting and implementing comprehensive Affiliate Market Access Plans, including meticulous preparation of price & reimbursement dossiers to navigate regulatory landscapes effectively (e.g., Art. 71a-d KVV).
• Formulate a robust negotiation and stakeholder engagement strategy, meticulously mapping purchasing dynamics and strategic implementation in adherence to tendering and contracting policies and regulations.
• Cultivate and sustain cross-functional relationships with Medical, HEOR, Marketing and Government Affairs, fostering a collaborative environment to maximize support and embed market access requirements within strategic plans.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Fluent language skills in German and English, knowledge of Italian/French is an advantage.
• First experience in Market Access/HEOR.
• In-depth knowledge of the Swiss reimbursement system.
• Ability to interpret and critically assess HEOR scientific data, including medical data, evaluate its commercial impact, and communicate it effectively.
• Positive, can-do attitude and innovative, out-of-the-box thinking applied to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Working in an international context.

Education:

• Post-graduate qualification such as MBA and/or Master’s degree or equivalent.

Additional Information:

• This is a permanent, full-time position.
• Location: Wallisellen, Switzerland.
• Occasional travel within the country is needed.
• This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and minimum 2 days per week in our office. Flexibility may be required in line with business need. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

We offer:

• A challenging and diversified job in an international setting
• Opportunity and support to continuous development
• Inspiring work climate

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.#LI-Hybrid#LI-Wallisellen#LI-ND1

Expected salary

Location

Suisse

Job date

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 01:16:32 GMT

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