Associate Director / Senior Manager, Market Access (ANZ)
Job description
Fixed-term contract
High-profile global biopharmaceutical organisation
Strategic market access leadership opportunity
Broad portfolio exposure
Highly collaborative, agile environment with direct senior stakeholder exposure
Attractive salary package
About the Company: Our client is a global research-based biopharmaceutical organisation recognised for developing and commercialising innovative medicines that address significant unmet medical needs.
With market-leading products and a commitment to scientific excellence, the organisation continues to invest in its Australian and New Zealand operations. The culture is fast-paced, collaborative and highly accountable, offering employees the opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's most experienced professionals while contributing to therapies that make a meaningful difference to patients. The Role: Reporting to the Market Access department head, you will lead and support market access activities across a diverse portfolio encompassing both in-market and pipeline assets. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, you will develop and execute reimbursement strategies, manage pricing initiatives and contribute to broader commercial decision-making across the business. Note: This role is a fixed term contract position.
This opportunity offers exposure to a wide range of therapeutic areas and strategic projects, making it ideally suited to an experienced market access professional who enjoys working across both strategic and operational initiatives. Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement market access strategies for pipeline and established products across Australia and New Zealand
Lead reimbursement submissions, pricing initiatives, post-market reviews and access optimisation activities
Partner closely with Medical, Commercial, Government Affairs, Finance and Legal stakeholders
Manage external consultants and specialist vendors where required
Conduct market access assessments and reimbursement feasibility analyses for pipeline opportunities
Maintain awareness of evolving healthcare policy, reimbursement frameworks and competitor activity
Represent Market Access within cross-functional project teams and business planning activities
Contribute to pricing governance and broader strategic market access initiatives
Demonstrated success leading or contributing to PBAC submissions and reimbursement strategies
Strong understanding of Australian pharmaceutical policy, pricing and reimbursement pathways
Experience working across both strategic and operational market access activities
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and work effectively within cross-functional teams
Highly developed analytical, communication and project management skills
Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Tertiary qualifications in health economics, pharmacy, science, public health or related disciplines preferred
How to Apply: Click Apply or contact Adrian McConchie, Director Life Sciences Executive Search, at amcconchie@hpgconnect.com in confidence. About Healthcare Professionals Group Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions: executive, permanent, contracting/temp, at all levels, across all areas of healthcare – Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology and Clinical Care.
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