Auckland, New Zealand.
Healthcare is changing- radical innovation, increased openness to change, increasing patient empowerment, multiple sources of medical information, and pressure on public spending. As a result of all this, the needs of our stakeholders and how we engage them continue to evolve.
- Career growth opportunity within a supportive team.
- Make an impact and contribute for better health outcomes for everyone in New Zealand.
- Agile work setting with flexible working | Auckland (Newmarket) based role.
The Health Economist/Market Access Strategist ensures optimal patient access to our medicines by engaging with internal and external stakeholders to shape the environment, and demonstrate and recognise the value of our medicines.
The Health Economist/Market Access Strategist conducts clinical and economic evaluations and supports the completion and submission of reimbursement applications to PHARMAC. This position also provides additional health economics and pricing support to cross-functional areas of the internal business. It is a critical role within the Healthcare Solutions and Value Chapter enabling Roche New Zealand to provide timely access to innovative medicines for New Zealanders in need.
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Commercial strategy and pricing
- Leads, in collaboration with the Health System Partner/s, the development of New Zealand pricing requests and reimbursement strategies including development and improvement of pricing processes, practices and standards to ensure consistent, timely and quality deliverables
- Leads the health economic submission for PHARMAC and any external engagement around this modeling. This may involve acquiring Roche internal health economic models and adapting these for the New Zealand context.
- Leads or supports discussions in relation to private and public reimbursement. Ensures all internal stakeholders understand risks/benefits associated with pricing and reimbursement strategies
- Supports, in collaboration with the Health System Partner/s, the development of public/private commercial access programs for unfunded brands and/or indications
- Supports the creation and dissemination of other forms of market analysis (e.g. service impact modeling) to demonstrate the broad value of Roche solutions to a variety of system stakeholders.
- Participates in cross-therapeutic outcome based planning to develop an in-depth understanding of the strategic brand direction, business and tactical plans
- Offers expert opinion into pipeline and early product pre-launch plans including forecast of budget impacts and probability of funding success
- Stays abreast of internal and external developments and implications for Roche NZ pricing, market access and reimbursement
- Supports the Health System Partner/s in the development of all PHARMAC-related activities to ensure best possible funding outcomes. This includes the creation of a market access strategic plan and the generation of commercial proposals and tenders
- Supports preparation of reimbursement submissions and associated activities ensuring high standards and adherence to prescribed timelines
- Reports on market developments and dynamics as these potentially influence Roche’s pipeline, currently marketed products and other business inter
- Provides economic input into advisory boards. Collects advisory board feedback from clinicians and incorporates this advice in submissions.
- Works with Chapter Lead and Health System Partner/s to provide input into relevant project plans
- Responsible to ensure reimbursement submission activities are completed and executed in full compliance with Roche, legal and regulatory standards, policies & procedures
Optimising Market Access through Influencing Public Policy
- Supports development and implementation of key strategies and tactics that result in favourable healthcare investment and treatment in both private and public delivery models
- Identifies and reports on relevant national and regional policies in relation to funding, provision of healthcare and treatment capacity
- Engages and collaborates with Roche public policy and market access stakeholders to understand globally-generated positioning, opportunities and resources
- Supports the development of access initiatives including key healthcare and economic trends, patient access levels and pivotal hurdles utilising key internal platforms e.g. Health Impact Plan
Culture and Team
- Fully engages in ‘outcome based principles’ and Agile practices and aligns to strategies and company vision
- Actively engages and collaborates with wider Roche networks and with key customers as required
- Adheres to company (both local and global) policies and procedures at all times, including Health & Safety requirements
Who you are:
You have University degree in economics, public health, mathematics, statistics, life sciences or related fields. Post-graduate degree in related field a plus.
You have 2 or more years’ previous health economics experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related industry, health consultancy or New Zealand government. Includes experience with clinical and/or health economic evaluations and PHARMAC submissions. Previous experience working with models in TreeAge would be advantageous.
You have knowledge of PHARMACs pharmaceutical procurement process and are familiar with competitive activity in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry. With strong attention-to-detail and strong project management skills, you have proven financial analysis and modeling capabilities, analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience in Agile way of working an advantage
You are able to develop pricing strategies and understand the market implications of these strategies. Previous experience working with New Zealand’s health system (preferred)
With strong influencing skills, you have proven experience building and cultivating relationships with key partners/stakeholders. You can effectively drive discussions and decisions toward desired outcomes with your negotiation skills.
This role requires regular national and some international travel, and may involve some evening and weekend work. This role is only open to candidates that have full eligibility to live and work in New Zealand.
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes or enquiries from recruitment agencies. Roche has a dedicated in-house Talent Acquisition team.
What do we offer
Roche offers rewarding growth opportunities, a competitive remuneration package and a collaborative culture where people are united in purpose and will stretch you to be brave, speak up and think differently. Feel empowered to deliver meaningful outcomes, supported by accessible and inspiring leaders.
Roche encourages a high-performance culture where you are empowered and trusted to make decisions. We strive for excellence and extraordinary results and take a genuine interest in our people and their well-being, and our patients.
Take pride in knowing you can make a difference to millions of patients worldwide in developing diagnostics and treatments for oncology, neuroscience, inflammation, immunology, ophthalmology, rare diseases, respiratory disease and diabetes.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe, secure and healthy workplace, and to minimise any such impacts to our employees, customers and the community. We welcome applications from all people and encourage you to advise of any individual circumstances that may require consideration.
Who we are
At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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