Market Access Head – Norway – Nordic Marketing Company

Do you want to transform the lives of patients by taking a vital role in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca have an exciting opportunity for you! 

Our AstraZeneca Nordic Marketing Company employs around 550 people and has offices located in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, and Espoo. AstraZeneca Nordic is a recognized leader in its core therapy areas and aims to improve the lives of millions of people. This is an area where you are free to be more – you are encouraged to challenge traditional ways and test your curiosity. We drive innovative science, deliver key launches, build close collaboration and partnerships within health care. 

We are looking for a Market Access Head to join our Norwegian team. The role is a business critical role and is fully responsible for driving reimbursements for our medicines across all of our Therapeutic areas, and thereby critical for our bold aspiration. 

Your role

We are seeking a talent for the Market Access Head position in support of our Biopharmaceutical and Oncology Business Units. This person will set strategic direction and lead the Market Access team in the development and implementation of pricing and reimbursement strategies across AstraZeneca’s rapidly growing portfolio of products. The role will have the overall accountability for the pricing, reimbursement and ultimate access to our full portfolio. The Market Access Head will lead directly a team of 7 market access professionals. You will work will closely with the HTA Nordic a team. The Market Access Head will set the strategic direction for Market Access in Norway, leading the development and execution of integrated access, pricing and reimbursement strategies across the full portfolio. 

The success of the role and the key objectives are equally bound to excellent x-functional leadership with the Franchise leaders and Franchise teams as well as Governmental Affairs in mitigating critical barriers in gaining access. 

Accountabilities: 

• Set the strategic direction for Market Access in Norway, leading the development and execution of integrated access, pricing and reimbursement strategies across the full portfolio. 

• Lead the development and engage in the execution of AstraZeneca Norwegian reimbursement strategies and payer interactions in the healthcare systems.  

• Represent the organizations science through the development of value propositions and submission of Rapid Reviews and Health Technology Assessments. 

• Collaboration across Business Unit Directors, Finance, Corporate Affairs, Medical Affairs, Global Market Access and Pricing Teams. 

• Establishment / maintenance of the team’s governance and standard operating procedures. 

• Management and Team Development. 

• Ensure the correct vision and mission of the team, drive alignment regarding AstraZeneca’s strategy, objectives, and values. 

• Continuously assess and work to optimize resource, capabilities and needs. 

• Support the development of the team, focusing on the consolidation of its strengths and the enhancement of its abilities, working to ensure a motivational and inclusive climate. 

• Analyze team activity and the fulfilment of objectives as established. 

• Supports capability building and thought leadership projects that advance knowledge of and readiness for the rapidly evolving payer environment. 

• Knowledge and analysis of the healthcare environment 

• Contribute to the continuous analysis of the macroeconomic and political environment which might impact future access, in coordination with Business Units, Regional Leadership, and Corporate Affairs. 

• Possess full knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and legislation, inclusive of tenders, negotiated procedures, Ministries or other public entities of interest. 

• Promote inputs which allow the identification of decision-makers or future influencers for the company who actively participate in selection and decision-making. 

• Written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively write and deliver presentations to professionals at all levels. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate complex concepts and negotiate with others. 

• Compliance. 

• Guarantee that all activities related to your job position comply with the applicable external and internal regulations (IPHA code, policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and code of conduct). 

Essential Skills/Experience 

• 7+ years of Market Access experience in pharmaceuticals. 

• Previous market access experience at both the national and regional level. 

• Sound Pharmacoeconomics experience. 

• Winning experience with Innovative contracting/value development. 

• Documented examples on successful collaborative work with payers including reimbursement authorities. 

• Experience with shaping the environment and stakeholders ahead of successful submissions. 

• Excellent knowledge in local and English language. 

• Excellent communication and writing skills.  

• You are a recognised as a leader with a desire and ability to progress in the Astra Zeneca organisation. 

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. 

I&D 

We are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration! Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity. 

Why AstraZeneca? 

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines and strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, doing the right thing and by working together to make the impossible a reality.  

If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be.  

So, what’s next?  

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours. Please apply at the latest by 4th November. 

Where can I find out more? 

Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/ 

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Career site: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/ 
 

Websites for Nordic Marketing Company: 
Sweden: https://www.astrazeneca.se  

Denmark: AstraZeneca Denmark 

Norway: AstraZeneca Norway 
Finland: AstraZeneca Finland 

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.