Market Access Manager
Takeda · Belgrade · RSD 3,899,000 (stated in the posting)
Job Description
About the role
As the Market Access Manager at Takeda, you will play a key role in developing and executing strategies that improve patient access to innovative therapies and strengthen Takeda’s market position. You will drive pricing, reimbursement and market access initiatives, leveraging market insights, health economics and stakeholder engagement to demonstrate the value of our products. Working cross-functionally with commercial, medical, regulatory and Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) teams, you will identify opportunities, navigate complex healthcare environments and support successful product commercialization. Your expertise will contribute to sustainable market access solutions that deliver meaningful outcomes for patients and the business.
How you will contribute
- Develop and execute comprehensive market access strategies to optimize patient access, reimbursement and commercial performance across assigned products and therapeutic areas.
- Lead advanced market research, competitive intelligence and healthcare landscape assessments to identify access barriers, emerging trends and strategic opportunities.
- Design and implement pricing and reimbursement strategies in close collaboration with HEOR, commercial, medical and regulatory teams.
- Conduct health technology assessments (HTA), economic evaluations and value assessments to support pricing decisions, reimbursement submissions and market access negotiations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with payers, healthcare authorities, industry partners and other key stakeholders to communicate compelling product value propositions.
- Lead complex market access projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing priorities and ensuring effective execution of strategic initiatives.
- Negotiate agreements and represent Takeda in discussions with senior external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements.
- Support product launches and lifecycle management by anticipating market requirements, developing access solutions and addressing reimbursement challenges.
- Provide strategic guidance, coaching and mentorship to colleagues, fostering market access capabilities, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
What you bring to Takeda
- University degree in Life Sciences, Health Economics, Business Administration, Public Health or a related discipline; an advanced degree is an advantage.
- Solid professional experience in pharmaceutical market access, pricing, reimbursement, health economics or related commercial functions.
- Strong understanding of healthcare systems, payer dynamics, reimbursement frameworks and health technology assessment processes.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement market access strategies in complex and evolving healthcare environments.
- Advanced analytical capabilities, including market research, competitive intelligence, economic evaluations and interpretation of complex healthcare data.
- Proven experience in pricing strategy development, value proposition communication and reimbursement negotiations.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior internal and external partners.
- Strong project management and cross-functional leadership capabilities, with experience coordinating complex initiatives and mentoring colleagues.
- Strategic mindset, sound business judgment and a proactive, solution-oriented approach, combined with the ability to work independently and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
Locations
Belgrade, SerbiaBase Salary Range:
Дин3,899,000.00 - Дин5,361,400.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
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