Sr. Market Access Manager, Ophthalmology - Greater Toronto Area, Canada - Astellas Pharma

At Astellas, we share a common goal: positively impacting patients' lives by transforming innovative science into value for patients and enhancing their health. Our patient-centric approach guides our strategic planning and influences our daily decision-making.

If you resonate with this purpose and seek fulfilling work, you'll fit right in at Astellas Canada. Our distinct company culture distinguishes us. We prioritize supporting our team members as much as our patients, cultivating an open, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere. As a global entity, we are collaborative partners who operate with accountability and integrity. Together, we develop groundbreaking treatments that enhance patients' lives both now and in the future.

Now Hiring: Senior Market Access Manager - Ophthalmology

Location: Markham, Ontario

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the formulation and execution of comprehensive reimbursement strategies, essential pricing, and access initiatives supported by business insights and thorough market analysis for public and private payers in coordination with the Director and market access team. Offer strategic guidance and assistance for pCPA and private payor negotiation strategies.
• Collaborate closely with commercial cross-functional brand teams to ensure alignment and integration of market access strategies and tactics with sales, marketing, and medical strategies, including cohesive advocacy plans. Secure necessary resources to achieve market access goals.
• Provide strategic counsel and advice on market access and reimbursement opportunities specific to the brand and competitive landscape to Brand Teams, Life Cycle Management Teams, and Business Development colleagues.
• Stay abreast of reimbursement trends, HTA agencies, private payers, competitive products, reports, and policies to evaluate potential risks/opportunities for APCA products. Assess and provide strategic recommendations. Contribute to IMC as directed by Head of Market Access and Government Relations.
• Employ project management tools to outline and monitor market access action plans, delivering regular updates to the relevant teams. Accountable for overseeing the team budget for the specified therapeutic area.
• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with vendors to optimize collaborations.
• Assist in analyzing opportunities for business development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in science
• At least 5 years of direct Market Access experience
• Prior work experience within the Ophthalmology field
• Comprehensive understanding of the Canadian reimbursement landscape encompassing public and private payers, CADTH, INESSS, pCPA, and PMPRB
• Proven track record in pricing and negotiations with public and private insurers
• Solid practical, quantitative, and analytical skills coupled with a thorough grasp of effectively applying pricing & reimbursement / HEOR principles to bolster APCA
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities (both written and verbal), with proficiency in crafting and delivering presentations to professionals at all organizational levels within APCA
• Demonstrated project management and time management skills
• Capability to work efficiently in teams (local and global), collaborate, and lead through influence across all organizational hierarchies and geographical regions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual proficiency in English and French

Additional Details:

Astellas Pharma Canada is an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations can be provided upon request during all stages of the recruitment process.

All positions at Astellas Pharma Canada require full COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be considered for valid requests under human rights legislation.

How to Apply:

If your qualifications align with our requirements, kindly submit your resume to the specified email address.

Please note that we do not entertain telephone inquiries, walk-in applications, or third-party agencies. While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.