Sr Manager Access Strategy, HEOR, Pricing
About this opportunity
Career Category
Value and Access
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Develop and implement robust pricing strategies for Amgen products to obtain optimal reimbursement price through leading Amgen cross functional pricing teams
Develop price negotiation strategy in China
Evidence generation, value story development and delivery to experts/payors
Act as a critical link between VA&P, strategic planning, medical and JAPAC/global cross-functional team in strategy, market access, evidence generation, etc.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Activities:
1. NRDL accountabilities ：
Provide in-depth insights on pricing, access, payer, and policy matters critical for product evaluation regarding:
Evolution of the reimbursement/funding system and what the environment will evolve to at launch and beyond
Magnitude of the opportunity in relation to pricing implications
Value evidence that is required to support optimal product pricing at NRDL negotiation
External engagement : Engage regularly with relevant reimbursement/HEOR authorities, experts to understand current landscape and anticipate future changes
2. Pricing and reimbursement accountabilities ：
Develop and implement robust pricing strategies including NRDL negotiation to obtain optimal reimbursement price
Explore innovative payment method, commercial health insurance for new product reimbursement before NRDL listing
Serve as local technical expert to regional and global teams
Effectively represent Amgen China positions and requirements at regional & global planning and strategy meetings
Working with Marketing, Finance and other functions to ensure business plans and forecasts incorporate latest pricing and reimbursement assumptions
3. Pricing protection accountabilities ：
Develop and implement robust strategies on national and local volumed based procurement (VBP)
Building organizational capability
Build trust among team members and broader stakeholders by setting a highly visible example for colleagues within VA&P in terms of professional excellence and commitment to demonstrating leader behaviors and values
Create and maintain a team culture that values, recognizes and generates high performance, supports innovation and challenges the status quo
Provide clear role responsibility, establishing a climate of continuous measurement and performance improvement
Create processes to share information and experiences, leverage initiatives across teams where appropriate, and enhance productivity of marketing efforts
Actively support development of direct reports and high-potential colleagues providing insights, direction and opportunities
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Report to VA&P Head
Cross-functional (strategic planning, medical, marketing, KA, commercial, JAPAC/Global VA&P, etc.)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s Degree and 10 years of Experience with pharmaceutical pricing, HEOR and reimbursement in China
Strong knowledge of global payer systems and policies
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Basic Requirements
Good understanding of China healthcare system including pricing & reimbursement mechanism and system
Skillful in KOL engagement, and payor negotiation preferred
Clear, effective communication in Chinese and English both in oral and writing
Strong strategic thinking abilities, results oriented
Logical thinking, creative, willingness to bring forward new and different approaches
Enjoy new challenges and is comfortable with responsibilities
Key Capabilities
Manage uncertainties with focus on delivering results through Effective Team and Peer Leadership
Formulating Integrated, Cross-Functional Strategies through effective communicating with logical thinking approach
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Job details
How this role compares
Computed from every other active Communications & Public Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.
We currently track 25 comparable Manager Communications & Public Affairs roles across 13 biopharma companies.
Salary context
8 of 25 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)
Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.
Where these roles are based
Top locations among the 25 comparable roles
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Seniority mix
25 of 25 peers have a known seniority level
Therapeutic area mix
2 of 25 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden
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