About AstraZeneca
 

At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and ignite your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.
 

AstraZeneca in Canada
 

Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, we've been recognized as one of Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for 7 straight years. Our collaborative work environment champions knowledge-sharing, decision-making, and entrepreneurial thinking. Our employees have the opportunity to work across teams, functions, and even the globe. With a commitment to sustainability, we're working towards making a positive impact where society needs it - health. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected, each impacting the others.
 

Our Position

Reporting to the Director of Payer Engagement and Strategic Partnerships, you hold a critical strategic position within AstraZeneca Canada accountable for the development and execution of the National payer engagement strategy for AstraZeneca’s Infectious Disease portfolio to facilitate optimized patient access of our life changing medicines through public and private reimbursement and ensure that high-risk infants are protected from the devastating threat of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

• Lead, develop and execute regional stakeholder engagement and policy strategies for our Infectious disease brands aligned with Market Access/Pricing strategies to facilitate optimized public and private reimbursement

• Lead engagement with provincial RSV program leads to implement policy/guideline amendments to improve access through optimized criteria

• Build strategic and long-term partnerships with relevant influencers and decision makers involved with RSV immuno-prophylaxis programs identifying strategic business opportunities and delivering innovative solutions

• Identify and engage with potential regional partners with complementary and aligned strategic plans to explore value-creating opportunities

• In collaboration with Market Access Strategy and Medical, lead the execution of early payer engagement meetings to discuss clinical and economic value propositions of priority brand

• Collaborate in the development of the payer value brand propositions to drive optimal implementation of reimbursement strategies

• Through multi-stakeholder engagement (drug plan managers, KEEs, patient groups, etc.) provide ongoing regional/national insights to inform and harmonize cross-functional strategies and reimbursement strategies

• As a key member of the brand team, provide guidance as SME on field related input into commercial strategies

• Ensure cross-functional collaboration with field colleagues to align respective strategies to support reimbursement objectives

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree/Advanced degree in science, economics, social sciences or business

• 7-10 years of Pharmaceutical experience, with a minimum 5 years market access experience (market access, government affairs, marketing, sales, medical) with a proven track record of success

• Experience leading projects that involve cross functional collaboration

• Experience developing and executing payer engagement strategies

• Previous vaccines or infectious diseases related experience is a strong asset

• Network of national/regional Payer/KEE contacts and in-depth knowledge of stakeholder networks is highly desirable

• Fluency in English and French is preferred

Skills and Capabilities

• Strategically agile with strong business acumen and can synthesize information from diverse sources to formulate strategies and actions

• Energized by working with ambiguity and complexity

• Ability to think creatively in developing and implementing business solutions to deal with complex scenarios

• Strong communication skills: interpersonal, writing and presentation

• Adaptive style with ability to influence and build relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders

• High degree of initiative and sense of urgency with an ability to manage multiple priorities of significant scope in a fast-paced environment

About AstraZeneca
 

Here you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients' lives. With science at its heart, this is the place where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicines - for the world's most complex diseases. Answer unmet medical needs by pioneering the next wave of science, focusing on outcomes and shaping the patient ecosystem.
 

Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 7 years:https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-astrazeneca-canada
   

• Best Workplace Culture Award at the 2018 Canadian HR Awards:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/thriving-best-workplace-culture-gena-restivo/
   

• Browse AstraZeneca's YouTube channel to find out more about us:https://www.youtube.com/user/astrazeneca
   

Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!
 

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

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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.