Job Description

12 month contract

Full time, hybrid role working from our Paddington office 3 days per week

General/Position Summary

Reporting to the Head of Distributor Markets Market Access, the Market Access Associate Director will be responsible for the technical aspects of the pricing and reimbursement process in the Distributors Region; including but not limited to independently leading and coordinating cross functional projects, project manage the preparation of reimbursement dossiers in cooperation with Distributors partners. Negotiation with payer, response to payer questions; price management and business cases for new launch approvals and/or price changes, as well as supporting other Market Access efforts in MENA region.

This region is managing Turkey, GCC and Israel, however, the successful applicant can be based in our London or Munich office.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• This position will develop market access materials for Vertex medicines leading up to and during their launch. Collaborate with distributors partners representatives in the country, HEOR team, other functions, and external consultants, as needed, with a particular emphasis on defining the Access Strategy per country/product, prepare reimbursement submissions, support the development of country-specific economic models and present economic evidence to payers, in cooperation with HEOR team and Distributor.
• This position will lead the development of solid business cases per country/product for obtaining internal senior leadership approval.
• This position will create innovative offers and access programs. Prepare and lead payer negotiation in close collaboration with country commercial lead and market access distributors lead.
• This position will ensure pricing compliance across countries, manage country prices and analytics, and maintain updated Pricing Systems. In addition will be responsible for collecting local market insights, rules, and regulations.
• Enforces a culture of compliance and best practices as well as a commitment to continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness of region operations.
• The position will work closely with Vertex’s Commercial, finance, medical, legal, marketing and market access international teams, building and leveraging relationships with relevant stakeholders in line with Vertex’s approved and agreed business strategy.
• Work closely with legal and OBIE departments to ensure compliance.
• Exhibit ownership and accountability for all projects and internal assignments.
• Exemplify Vertex’s core values in fulfilling these job duties.
  
  

Required Education Level

• Masters or bachelor’s degree strongly preferred in a science/analytic field or healthcare professional.
• Extensive formal health economic training through academic degree or courses/trainings.
  
  

Required Experience

• Experience of biotech/pharmaceutical industry in Market Access at a regional level.
• Experience working with distributors partners and understanding of healthcare systems, reimbursement system and reimbursement submissions in Turkey (highly preferred), GCC, Israel countries.
• Experienced negotiator with payors.
  
  

Required Knowledge/Skills

• The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and organized
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills to communicate complex concepts and negotiate with others
• Strong record of successful negotiations with payers
• Ability to complete projects and achieve goals on time while delivering high quality results.
• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to effectively analyze data sets to determine trends and inform strategies
• A dynamic, business focused and creative individual.
• Solid understanding of the compliance framework
• Adept at working in multiple countries/cultures
• Self-starter with the ability and desire to take on new challenges and still be part of a team taking a hands-on approach to projects
• International experience preferred
  
  

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 30%
  
  

Flex Designation

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:

• Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
• On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
  
  

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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