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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

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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

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Healthcare

Focus: General Management

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: X2AB05-033C08AA

Date posted: 12 August 2025

Consultant: Shruti Panda