Job Description
Our Market Access team monitor population demographics and develop solutions to give patients access to our medicines. We act as both educators and advocates for our products, processes, and practices that help us revolutionize how our medicines create value in society.
For our Swiss subsidiary in Global Human Health based in Lucerne we are currently looking for an Associate Director Market Access Manager – Value Demonstration, Affordability & Pricing (m/f/d) (full-time, indefinite).
On this role you will be responsible for early and long-term evidence on the value of our innovative products. This evidence and the understanding of the Swiss Health Care System will lay the foundation to inform policy makers, to create affordable access to our innovations and to partner with relevant stakeholders creating new contracting approaches. Additionally, you will contribute to and support our overall pricing & reimbursement team in handling some of our Pricing & Reimbursement dossiers and negotiations with the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) on a need’s basis.
We are looking for a professional with a strong sense of teamwork, openness and engagement. Optimal cross-functional collaboration with regional and local market access, Health Economics and Outcomes Research teams (HEOR), policy and medical colleagues will be key for long-term success. A strong understanding of the Swiss health care system, including its pricing and policy framework will be key for the success in this role.
THE PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Responsible for successful value demonstration of our products:
Expand 4th hurdle framework – in addition to efficacy, safety, and quality the 4th Hurdle requires value evidence to support price and reimbursement access
Value evidence strategy encompasses clinical, economic and humanistic value
Generate value evidence to support product access and advocacy for innovation
Assess healthcare system budget impact and cost-effectiveness, then develop & implement affordability strategies 2-3 years pre-launch.
Characterize system inefficiencies that could be redirected to create headroom for innovation
Develop broader capabilities to engage in innovative models to support access and affordability for labelled indications
Build up a strong strategy, how our company positions towards upcoming policy topics.
Pricing and Reimbursement Activities:
Support and advice Pricing and Reimbursement team for FOPH submissions (new products, indications, Loss of Exclusivity or 3-year price review) ongoing.
Support team in developing scientifically well formulated value dossiers for FOPH submissions based on WZW (efficacy, appropriateness and economic value): Key facts form, Therapeutic Equivalent (TQV) and International Reference Price (APV) calculations, pricing strategy development.
Support Pricing and Reimbursement team in legal, policy and scientific topics concerning the interaction with the FOPH, by delivering analysis of ordinance, scenario analysis (e. g. impact of TQV) and developing pricing strategies.
Collaboration with Regional and Global Teams:
Primary point of contact for Health Economics (HECON) and Outcomes Research related projects. Assure an effective two-way communication between global/regional teams and the local subsidiary.
Assure involvement of all relevant key stakeholders in order to develop and implement HEOR projects.
Ensure and facilitates close collaboration with local and regional medical teams for local data generation projects
Assure appropriate knowledge transfer of new launch products between team members
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master of Science in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Economics or equivalent. Additionally, Master of Advanced Studies or Certificate of Advanced Studies in Public Health, Health Economics, Health Care Management or Epidemiology & biostatistics.
5 to 8 years relevant business experience in the pharmaceutical industry is mandatory.
Proven track record in pharmaceutical market access and outcomes research or clinical research.
Experience in Marketing, Medical, Policy or Clinical Research would be an asset
Proficient German (native level) and business-fluent English knowledge, both written and spoken. French and/or Italian knowledge is advantageous
Strong communication & collaborative skills and the ability to effectively work both independently and within a team environment.
Good presentation skills.
Business and financial acumen; ability to think strategically and to solve complex problems.
Demonstrates initiative, growth mindset.
Our Human Health Division maintains a “patient first, profits later” ideology. The organization is comprised of sales, marketing, market access, digital analytics and commercial professionals who are passionate about their role in bringing our medicines to our customers worldwide. Our company will inspire you to aim high with your ambition…where you can build bridges all over the world…where you can power ideas that drive change…and where you will act fast and drive results for our customers and patients. Power your future and join our team!
THE COMPANY…
Our company has had a presence in Switzerland since 1963. With a regional office and manufacturing/packaging facility, Lucerne is considered the center of operations. Approximately 1,000 people work collaboratively at the four Lucerne locations (Weystrasse, Citybay, Schachen and Kriens). A fifth location has been recently established in Zurich, aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of many of our company’s medicines and vaccines, which supports our mission to save and improve lives around the world. The new location has a target date of 2021 for operational readiness.
We are proud to be certified as a “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe” showing the company’s commitment to our employees and the community around us.
The Switzerland Head Office of MSD Merck Sharp & Dohme AG is based in Lucerne's city centre. Located in the heart of the city, employees work collaboratively across many departments including commercial, market access, medical affairs, clinical research, regulatory affairs, and policy & communications.
WHO WE ARE…
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR…
In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.
INVENT.
IMPACT.
INSPIRE.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively for the common good. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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