Lead Value & Access Switzerland & Austria
About this opportunity
About This Role:
As the Lead Value and Access for Switzerland and Austria, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing strategies to maximize the value recognition of our drug portfolio among payors. You will ensure swift and equitable patient access to our medicines, working closely with public policy and government representatives, and forming strategic alliances with external partners. Your leadership in pricing and reimbursement strategies will directly influence the success of product launches and the preservation of value throughout product lifecycles. This role is integral to our organization, contributing to the overall strategy and performance of the affiliate as part of the Leadership Team. Your expertise will help navigate the complex healthcare landscape, ensuring our innovative therapies reach those who need them most.
What You’ll Do:
Lead the Value & Access function across Switzerland and Austria, aligning activities with regional objectives.
Develop and define comprehensive access and pricing strategies for Biogen’s products.
Negotiate reimbursement with government bodies to secure broad patient access.
Manage strategic life cycle pricing to maintain access and maximize revenue.
Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders such as health insurance companies and governmental entities.
Represent Biogen in trade associations and develop company policy positions.
Lead the development and submission of reimbursement dossiers.
Coordinate trade association activities to enhance company impact.
Ensure timely reporting of any adverse events or technical product complaints.
Who You Are:
You are a strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset, adept at navigating the complexities of healthcare systems. Your excellent business acumen and communication skills enable you to build strong networks and negotiate effectively. You thrive in dynamic environments, demonstrating resilience and adaptability. Your ability to analyze complex data and present it clearly supports informed decision-making. Passionate about patient access, you are driven by results and committed to making a meaningful impact on healthcare.
Required Skills:
Master’s degree in economics, law, science, or medicine.
Minimum 8 years of experience in a payer or pharmaceutical industry role.
Experience in the local healthcare system is mandatory.
Expertise in Government Affairs and Communications.
Strong stakeholder networking ability.
Fluent in German and English; French and Italian are assets.
Preferred Skills:
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work effectively at all organizational levels.
Experience in presenting complex data succinctly.
Job Level: Management
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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Salary context
44 of 150 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)
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Seniority mix
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Therapeutic area mix
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Matched on job function only -- seniority, specialty, and location weren't confirmed as aligned.
Matched on job function only -- seniority, specialty, and location weren't confirmed as aligned.
Matched on job function only -- seniority, specialty, and location weren't confirmed as aligned.
Matched on job function only -- seniority, specialty, and location weren't confirmed as aligned.
Matched on job function only -- seniority, specialty, and location weren't confirmed as aligned.
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