マーケットアクセス・プライシングマネージャー/ Market Access & Pricing Manager

A Market Access & Pricing Manager role is now open in a foreign pharmaceutical company. The chosen candidate will develop and implement strategies to ensure optimal product positioning and pricing.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams to design and execute pricing and reimbursement strategies for pipeline products and business development deals, ensuring optimal pricing and reimbursement goals
• Develop diverse pricing scenarios based on labelling, patient flow, treatment guidelines, competitive landscape, insurance policies, and product lifecycle
• Collaborate with commercial teams to build simulations and secure local, regional, and global alignment on pricing and reimbursement strategy
• Translate commercial insights into payor value propositions, develop localised value messaging, and lead payor engagement initiatives to support the local value story
• Localise and validate global value tools with Health Outcomes and Economics teams to enhance value propositions for MHLW price filing processes
• Establish and maintain networks with government authorities, healthcare providers, and key stakeholders to influence pricing and reimbursement trends
• Collaborate with academic associations on HEOR studies, evidence dissemination, and guideline development to shape appraisal procedures
• Drive organisational market access expertise through training, industry collaboration, and adherence to business principles and compliance requirements

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or above in a relevant field preferred (pharmacy, life sciences, business administration, or economics)
• 7-10 years of experience in market access, pricing, or related roles within the pharmaceutical industry or consulting firm
• Experience with industry association activities and a strong understanding of the Japanese pharmaceutical landscape
• Proven negotiation experience with MHLW or similar authorities
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to leverage data for decision-making
• Fluent level Japanese; proficient in written and verbal English

About the Company:

One of the world’s leading pharmaceutical brands, this company works at the front lines of medicine to produce life-altering products for its customers. Their extensive history in both pharmaceutical and chemical science has improved millions of lives in all corners of the globe.

Keywords:

医薬品, 医療, 市場アクセス, 経営, 外資系

Job Ref: X2AB05