Associate Director leading Canadian market access strategies for Novo Nordisk diabetes and RareD treatments. Driving health technology assessments, payer negotiations, listings and reimbursement.
Responsibilities
Own access plans for brands from strategy through listing
Set Market Access and Public Affairs brand strategy for diabetes and RareD products
Work with Pricing to secure approval of pricing strategy
Develop brand value stories, tactical tools, brand-specific action plans and field MAPA training
Lead CADTH and INESSS submissions and interactions with HEOR
Lead pCPA negotiations to achieve Letters of Intent on optimal criteria
Secure Product Listing Agreements with Pricing and field MAPA colleagues
Co-create global MAPA material as a member of Global Core Access Teams
Represent Novo Canada in industry groups to advocate for improved market access conditions
Manage the department and its budget
Ensure each team member has a development plan with clear goals aligned to business priorities
Collaborate with Pricing, HEOR, field MAPA, Marketing and Medical Affairs
Engage externally with CADTH, INESSS, the pCPA, provincial payers and industry groups
Requirements
A university degree at MSc or PhD level in a relevant field
At least 10 years of experience in market access or a relevant position
Ability to set direction, translate strategy into ambitious goals with clear priorities, and make sound decisions when the stakes are high
Strong relationship-building skills across functions and cultures
Credibility to negotiate and align internal and external stakeholders
Coaching mindset, including giving honest feedback and supporting performance and development
Ability to stay calm under pressure, adapt quickly to change and keep things simple
Solid capabilities in health economics, outcomes research and/or statistics
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