Health Economics and Market Access Manager (temporary position)

Janssen is part of Johnson & Johnson, one of the biggest and most respected health care companies in the world. Who is Janssen? We’re people; more than 35,000, working hard to treat, cure, stop and prevent some of the most devastating and complex diseases of our time — from diabetes and HIV, to Alzheimer’s and cancer. Janssen is dedicated to addressing and solving some of the most important unmet medical needs of our time in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious diseases and vaccines, and cardiovascular and metabolism. We are driven to action by the plight of patients, and we aspire to make a positive impact on their lives. That’s why we never limit the search for new medicines to our own four walls—we’re always looking to work with partners interested in helping us achieve our goals. We are looking for an Health Economics and Market Access Manager (HEMAR Manager) Role purpose The purpose of the Health Economics and Market Access Manager (HEMAR Manager) is to develop market access strategies to improve access to innovative health care in Latvia. The individual will provide technical capabilities combined with strategic insights to build access solutions. This includes health economics and market analysis, for respective internal & external partners. The successful individual would have a chance to create a difference to patients and customers! The tasks & responsibilities YOU will have in this role include but are not limited to the following: To be responsible for early access processes (Horizon Scanning) towards funding stakeholders in the country in order to improve early access. Lead market access for new and existing Janssen area focus brands: Develop and implement efficient market access strategy for focus brands, in alignment with the overall brand strategy and in collaboration with cross functional teams. Develop strong and differentiated value stories for focus brands, tailored to country specific needs. In collaboration with Medical Affairs collect local market data on patient treatment pathways, health outcomes, cost data and other data supporting market access, market maintenance and product differentiation Develop health economics bussiness case and other instruments to support reimbursement of new and existing products Be responsible for pricing and internal approval process for mature products Lead the preparation of Price & Reimbursement submissions with close collaboration with Medical Affairs, HE specialist, Commercial team and Pricing/tender specialist, to ensure early market access within the target price and with the best reimbursement conditions. Engage with external customers to present and/or support development of value documentation for focus brands. 3) Participate in relevant political, health care or health economics networks, and to drive the debate and coordinate activities and contacts with key public affairs stakeholders at a regional and local level (payers, politicians and PAG’s) Develop deep insights and identifying individual needs, drivers, barriers Develop stakeholder mapping of customers related to a prioritized issue for a product Be an expert in its structure, decision-making processes and way of working on regional level. Represent the company in the industry associations Interact with customers with specialist knowledge within the therapeutic areas (as KOLs etc). Have media/PR agencies contacts. In collaboration with medical drive public awareness for early access. How?: Be innovative and find new ways of doing business to reach patient access to Janssen pharmaceuticals and services. Cultivate partnerships within clinical, business and policy networks. Demonstrate strategical, logical thinking in an evidence based manner. Establish strategic direction and lead change. Collaborate with the Medical, HE specialists, commercial team, pricing colleagues and other internal stakeholders in the own region for alignment of plans Being a value partner at all strategic levels in the specific therapeutic areas Be active member of x-functional team by: implementing the coordinated action plans on local level identifying different options/value making projects, and proposing them to the team Qualifications Qualification to at least degree level (preferably in Lifesciences/Pharmacology/Biomedical etc.) Demonstrable success in a related role (Market Access or External Affairs), having taken projects from concept through to delivery. Strong commercial understanding and a strong strategic approach Extensive and up to date knowledge of country Healthcare environment, regulations, policies and procedures at national level and the associated market (patient) access challenges Strong customer facing experience with payers within the market Experience of handling national submissions with a successful outcome. Strong understanding of the link between clinical data and health economics Strong matrix management skills and leadership ability with the ability to establish and maintain effective and credible working relationships both internally and externally. Able to work well within a diverse team and demonstrate leadership qualities and strong interpersonal and influencing skills. Strong presentation skills, able to effectively communicate, personalize the message and approach key contacts with a defined objective Analytical skills to identify problems and solutions, and planning skills ensuring deadlines are met and high quality demands in a dynamic environment Flexible and adaptable style with the ability to learn and assimilate information quickly and be diplomatic to adapt within an evolving and dynamic environment. Good written and spoken English language skills For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences That is why in Latvia we are working to create an inclusive environmenta diverse group of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feel that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”! Primary Location Latvia-Rigas-Riga- Organization JANSSEN-CILAG POLSKA SPOLKA Z (8426) Job Function Marketing Requisition ID 2206025651W