Mississauga, ON, Canada.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Director, Market Access & Reimbursement to join the Gilead Canadian affiliate in Mississauga, Ontario.
The Senior Director, Market Access & Reimbursement will be responsible for the development and implementation of the local Canadian Market Access Strategy (including pricing, reimbursement regional policy and patient access) for the Gilead product portfolio.
This Senior leader must be able to work effectively across Gilead’s commercial, policy, public affairs and medical organizations with a focus on the company’s late stage pipeline and commercial portfolio. They will ensure the reimbursement and access strategy delivers product pricing, reimbursement and policy inputs that align with the commercial ambitions for the portfolio. This individual will have demonstrated experience with the formulation of clear and compelling value propositions that translate into optimal formulary positioning for a product portfolio. Reporting to the General Manager, this individual will be a key member of the Canadian Leadership Team and will participate in broader strategic initiatives relating to the growth of the Canadian affiliate.
What you will do
- Leads the development and implementation of pricing strategy related to Patented Medicines Prices Review Board (PMPRB) reviews and approvals consistent with the global pricing policy.
- Leads the development and implementation of the local Health Economics strategy in alignment with the global plan.
- Provides strategic leadership to the development of local reimbursement dossiers for all payors (public and private).
- Leads the development and implementation of local product listing agreements (PLAs) with various public and private payors.
- Leads the development and implementation of tactics to drive formulary placement.
- Develops and implements strategy to ensure patient access to current and future brands including inputs to global strategy development.
- In partnership with global policy organization, builds productive relationships with key provincial government decision makers and influencers that affect pricing, reimbursement and patient access.
- In partnership with global public affairs organization, aligns the development and implementation of stakeholder group engagement plans in support of optimal patient access
- Leads and develops the local Market Access team to ensure delivery of optimal performance and future growth and development of staff.
- Responsible for the long-term growth and evolution of the department
- Member of Gilead Canada’s Senior Leadership team (CLT).
- Builds productive relationships with key colleagues in other Gilead functions and affiliates (global, US and EU).
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
- Strong strategic thinker with ability to formulate and develop complex strategy that results in action.
Strong portfolio management skills and ability to objectively frame analyze and resolve trade-offs between projects. - Able to effectively influence senior business leaders
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills in order to lead, interact with, focus, resolve conflict and drive consensus among individuals from a variety of disciplines.
- Strong executive presence with ability to command respect through exercise of sound business judgment and clear decision-making.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams or work groups as well as direct reports.
- Successful experience developing productive external relationships across academia, the public sector and private sector.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian pharmaceutical reimbursement and pricing issues, policies and trends.
- Recognized expertise in implementing a pharmaceutical communication plan including advocacy development.
- 14+ years of healthcare experience with broad experience in market access, pricing, HTA, key accounts and commercial operations required.
- Advanced degree in economics, health economics, medicine, pharmacy, public health, health services research, business analytics, and/or financial analysis would be an asset.
Gilead Core Values
- Integrity (doing what’s right)
- Teamwork (working together)
- Excellence (being your best)
- Accountability (taking personal responsibility)
- Inclusion (encouraging diversity)
Gilead Leadership Commitment
- I AM BOLD in aspiration and AGILE in execution.
- I CARE and make time for people.
- I LISTEN, speak openly and explain the “why.”
- I TRUST others and myself to make sound decisions
At Gilead, Creating Possible drives everything we do. It’s evident in our mission and core values. This is how we built a culture of excellence that is fuelled by a passion for improving the lives of people around the world and advancing the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases.
We are driven to develop lifesaving products that make a difference for patients around the world. Every day, we to transform the promise of science and technology into breakthrough, innovative therapies that have the power to cure, prevent or treat disease. As a research-based bio pharmaceutical company, we are revolutionizing healthcare by bringing medicines to patients in the areas of unmet need including HIV, AIDS, liver diseases, haematology, oncology, and inflammatory diseases.
When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.
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