Associate Director / Director, Global Market Access, Early Pipeline

Company: Horizon Therapeutics
Location: Glenview
Posted on: November 20, 2022

Job Description:

Working at Horizon is more than a job - it's personal. For us, success is measured by the numbers that matter most - the number of lives we touch, the number we change and those we work tirelessly to help save. We're a team of agile, out-of-the-box thinkers who are inspired to do more because we know we're a part of something bigger. We strive to build meaningful careers at a company whose values we share because when we live up to our potential, we help others live up to theirs.

Position Summary:

The Early Pipeline Market Access Associate Director/Director will lead commercial and business case assessments for both business development opportunities and internal pipeline programs. The role will provide strategic guidance by integrating timely payer insight and perspectives into commercial planning and clinical development decisions. This role will also be assisting with/leading certain ad-hoc cross-functional initiatives and will report into the International Market Access Strategy Lead .

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research to understand disease epidemiology, patient segmentation, treatment and competitive landscape, and unmet medical needs, pricing and access expectations, etc.
• Translate insights from market research to both qualitative and quantitative commercial assessment.
• Provide commercial/business case assessment to inform business development projects 'go-no-go' and critical investment decisions.
• Identify clinical and economic evidence needs to achieve target reimbursement; ensure that market access inputs are incorporated into clinical trial designs for early pipeline assets and that there is a plan in place to address evidence gaps.
• Provide inputs into clinical development to align to what is meaningful to patients and payers, assist in developing a differentiated target product profile, and develop market positioning strategies for early-stage pipeline programs.
• Analyze trends and changes in the global market access environment, including landscape, competitors, and timelines to determine strategic implications for pipeline assets.
• Plan for early access programs and compassionate use programs in partnership with the development team and patient advocacy
• Collaborate with Commercial and Medical Team to build long-term relationships with stakeholders and effectively drive Market Access activities.
• Support certain ad-hoc cross-functional initiatives (e.g., portfolio prioritization process, disease area strategy formulation, etc.).
  
  Qualifications and Preferred Skills:
  
  • BA or BS degree required, Master's degree in health sciences, pharmacy, economics, business, or related field preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of work experience in the pharmaceutical, medical, biotech, or related industries; preferably in commercial assessment/new product planning/disease area strategy/early commercialization from the pharmaceutical industry, consulting, or equity analyst roles
  • Thorough understanding of price and reimbursement mechanisms, key EMEAC, LATAM, and APAC HTA systems, access challenges, and payer perspectives
  • Proficient in both primary and secondary market research
  • Experience leading early pipeline market access strategy
  • High skill levels in cross functional collaborations and teams, strong leadership, and presentations skills with leadership across commercial and scientific team members
  • Strong interpersonal and peer leadership skills with the ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment
  • Proficient in MS Office, including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, etc.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
    
    Horizon Core Values & Competencies:
    
    Growth
    
    • Manages Ambiguity
    • Strategic Mindset
    • Demonstrates Self-awareness
    • Cultivates Innovation
    • Develops Talent
      
      Accountability
      
      • Drives Results
      • Ensures Accountability
      • Decision Quality
        
        Transparency
        
        • Courage
        • Collaboration
        • Instills Trust
          
          Horizon Therapeutics plc does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our intention that all qualified applications are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. Any individual, who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing this application or at any time during the application process, should contact the Human Resources Department. Associated topics: ad, analyst, business, care, community, demand, endowment, market, public relations, regulatory

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