P&R Lead and NPP

Job Description

About the Role

This is a dual-role position. The primary responsibility of this role is Pricing & Reimbursement (P&R) Lead, with an additional responsibility in New Product Planning, NPP. Candidates are expected to manage both functions concurrently and should clearly understand this dual accountability before applying.

At AstraZeneca, we believe the only person who can limit your professional growth is yourself. With the right expertise and ambition, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape both the future of patient access and the strategic direction of AstraZeneca Korea's pipeline.

This is a strategically critical role within the Market Access function. The role is primarily responsible for leading Pricing & Reimbursement (P&R) strategy for AstraZeneca Korea, with a particular focus on Rare Disease, while additionally supporting New Product Planning to enable accelerated market access across the broader AstraZeneca pipeline.

The role requires close collaboration with Medical Affairs, Global Early Commercial, Global R&D, and Insights & Analytics, bridging clinical development, health economics, and commercialization planning to ensure both near-term reimbursement success and long-term pipeline readiness.

Key Responsibilities

PRIMARY ROLE: Pricing & Reimbursement Lead

P&R Strategy Development & Execution

Lead the development and execution of comprehensive Pricing & Reimbursement strategies for AstraZeneca Korea's portfolio, with primary focus on Rare Disease assets

Develop high-quality P&R dossiers, including health economic analyses (HEOR), budget impact models, and value demonstration frameworks aligned with Korea's reimbursement requirements

Define and execute pricing strategies that maximize product value while ensuring sustainable, long-term market access

Payer Engagement & Negotiation

Lead and support price negotiation strategies with Korean payer authorities including HIRA (Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service) and NHIS (National Health Insurance Service)

Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key payer stakeholders to secure optimal reimbursement outcomes

Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on payer engagement strategy and messaging

Policy Monitoring & Value Protection

Proactively monitor changes in Korean pricing regulations, reimbursement policies, and healthcare policy landscape

Develop mitigation strategies to minimize pricing erosion and protect long-term product value

Provide actionable recommendations to Market Access Director and internal leadership on policy developments and their commercial implications

HTA Strategy & HEOR Leadership

Lead HTA (Health Technology Assessment) strategy development, including coordination of health economic model development with internal and external HEOR experts

Ensure P&R strategies are grounded in robust evidence and aligned with global value narratives while adapted for local Korean context

SECONDARY ROLE: New Product Planning, NPP (Early Asset Strategy)

Early Asset Strategy Representation

Represent Corporate Strategy Early Asset on the New Product Planning Team, serving as the key interface between the Korea MC, Global Early Commercial, Global R&D, and Global SMM

Under the direction of the New Product Planning Lead, translate integrated Early Asset strategies into operational plans with clear deliverables and timelines

Access Landscape Assessment & Pipeline Readiness

Assess the access landscape for prioritized pipeline assets across AstraZeneca's portfolio; identify potential barriers, opportunities, and key success factors (KSFs) for accelerated market access

Define and support market readiness initiatives, including policy shaping activities and engagement with patient advocacy groups (PAGs)

Escalate strategic issues and recommendations to the Early Asset Lead as appropriate

Early Evidence & Commercial Integration

Support evidence gap assessment and align access strategy with medical evidence generation plans in collaboration with Medical Affairs

Contribute to commercial assessments, including treatment pattern studies, product profile testing, claims analysis, and patient research, to support business cases and investment decisions

Work with Insights & Analytics teams to translate primary market research into actionable access insights

NPP Governance & Reporting

Provide the Early Asset Lead with clear, evidence-based recommendations regarding pipeline opportunities and risks

Maintain progress indicators and prepare regular updates for Early Asset governance forums and internal decision-making bodies

Education, Qualifications, and Experience

Essential

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, life sciences, health economics, or related field; advanced degree (MPH, MBA, MSc, PhD) preferred

5+ years of experience in Pricing & Reimbursement, Market Access, or Health Economics within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry in Korea

Proven track record of leading P&R dossier development and reimbursement submissions in Korea

Strong working knowledge of Korean reimbursement processes (HIRA/NHIS), HTA frameworks, and health economic modeling

Experience with Rare Disease products and associated premium pricing / risk-sharing scheme negotiations is highly desirable

Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams across P&R and pipeline strategy functions

Preferred

Prior exposure to New Product Planning (NPP), Early Asset Strategy, or pipeline planning within a pharmaceutical company

Experience working in cross-functional global-local matrix environments

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in both Korean and English

Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into compelling, decision-ready recommendations

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Date Posted

19-3월-2026

Closing Date

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.