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Rare Disease Market Access Manager, UAE

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most serious diseases. But we\xe2\x80\x99re more than one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading pharmaceutical companies.

ROLE SUMMARY

AstraZeneca is accelerating the expansion of our geographical footprint in rare diseases following the acquisition of Alexion in 2021. Rare diseases are a high-growth therapy area with rapid innovation and significant unmet medical need. Over 7,000 rare diseases are known today \xe2\x80\x93 yet less than 1% of them have an approved treatment.

As we begin to build our position as a Rare Disease leader, we seek a Rare Diseases Market Access Manager to join our Commercial Team in the Gulf countries. The Market Access Manager is a full-time position, leading and implementing market access strategies for rare diseases within AZ in the country.

The Market Access Manager will work very closely with the Market Access & Diagnostics Head to deploy and adapt the AZ market access strategy to the local market, including tactics and execution.

The Market Access Manager reports to the Market Access & Diagnostics Head.

The Market Access Manager develops and delivers strategic and operational Market Access plans for Rare Disease medicines, engages with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the reimbursement and access goals are achieved in line with business priorities and manages pricing and reimbursement contract processing, analysis, and reporting. Contribute to the optimization of Market Access processes implementation and efficiency.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

Identifies, understands, and captures payer / stakeholder profiles, needs, environment and trends, and their implications for AstraZeneca. Contributes to tailoring the value story to successfully describe how AstraZeneca medicines will address the local needs by payer archetypes

Develops and executes collaboration with key stakeholders to foster the long-term relationship, in line with AstraZeneca business priorities

Drives product pricing and reimbursement analysis and recommendation, ensuring alignment with product value proposition, internal pricing guidance and local regulations. Maintains knowledge and understanding of access and funding pathways. Evaluates changing marketplace and proactively makes recommendations on pricing system, reimbursement conditions, national regulations

Provides detailed assessment on healthcare budget and reimbursement contracting options

Monitors environment and practices for shifts in trends or behaviours, interprets impact and suggests appropriate actions. Effectively formulates and utilizes market research data

Cross-functional collaboration with Medical and Commercial to understand the need and provide support to achieve access and/or remove and mitigate access blocks

Drafts documents and deliverables in relation to submissions and contracting with local / national authorities

Actively collaborates with Area / Regional Market Access Community for best practice sharing and insights

Attends various Pharma working groups to shape future policy and raise AZ profile

Demonstrate business ethics and ensure active respect of values, business ethics, local laws, policies, and Marketing procedures. Ensure all activities and responsibilities are conducted in compliance with the high standards of ethics and integrity required by the Code of Conduct, supporting Policies and Standards and Company Values to protect and enhance long term performance and reputation

Other duties within position\xe2\x80\x99s scope, as assigned by Line Manager

Only applications based in UAE will be considered.

Essential for the role

Relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry

University degree (Medicine or Pharmacy is preferred)

Experience in consulting with pharmaceutical governmental bodies and other relevant external stakeholders relevant for access and reimbursement

Excellent understanding of the health care and reimbursement environment, its stakeholders, relationships, related regulatory and legislative processes, challenges and opportunities

Strong influencing and negotiation skills

Demonstrated project management and analytical skills

Fluency in English

Desirable for the role

Experience working with Rare Disease portfolio

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There\xe2\x80\x99s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We\xe2\x80\x99re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what\xe2\x80\x99s next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can\xe2\x80\x99t wait to hear from you.

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it\xe2\x80\x99s yours.

Where can I find out more?

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Date Posted 09-\xd9\x85\xd8\xa7\xd9\x8a\xd9\x88-2023

Closing Date 18-\xd9\x85\xd8\xa7\xd9\x8a\xd9\x88-2023

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.

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