Global Head, Pricing and Market Access, Cell Therapy

• Provide strategic input to the vision and development of world-class Cell Therapies
• Own development and execution of global pricing, access, and reimbursement strategies, plans, and tactics for AstraZeneca Cell Therapy products
• Provide pricing and payer inputs into Therapeutic Area Strategies, Target Product Profiles, Clinical Development Plans, Integrated Development Plans, and Brand Plans
• Represent Cell Therapy in key review and decision-making committees
• Integrate pricing, value issues, and assumptions into product forecasts and quarterly reporting and analyst calls
• Oversee development and implementation of global pricing and reimbursement strategies and deliverables
• Maintain understanding of pricing and reimbursement needs of payers in key markets
• Monitor pricing and reimbursement trends and assess implications for molecules and products
• Educate internal partners and stakeholders on payer practices, drug pricing, reimbursement, legislation, and regulations
• Lead external payer policy shaping on key issues
• Maintain knowledge of payer evidence requirements and scientific, clinical, and commercial developments
• Participate in external forums to advance AstraZeneca’s pricing and reimbursement reputation and expertise
• Oversee and guide development of metrics for global pricing and reimbursement activities
• Align priorities, activities, and progress across the assigned group and optimize resources against time, cost, and quality
• Deliver against budget targets
• Lead or assign departmental projects and Payer Team leaders
• Develop and enhance cross-functional teams
• Identify, hire or onboard, develop, and retain high-performing/high-potential talent
• Ensure succession planning for direct reports and provide input on key positions
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for Health Economic and Payer Evidence capability
• Manage recruitment and allocation of HEPE personnel to projects
• Ensure delivery of value evidence to clinical programs on time, within budget, and to quality targets
• Work closely with Oncology IVS and E Head and clinical, real-world evidence, and patient-reported outcomes functions
Requirements
• Bachelors degree in Health Economics or equivalent
• 8+ years experience shaping and implementing value-adding Pricing & Market Access strategies globally
• Extensive experience in leadership roles, including market access, commercial, government affairs, and medical
• Strong experience in Pricing and Market Access within the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Significant experience in strategic management of stakeholders in Governments, Reimbursement Agencies, and Patient Organizations
• Track record of successful in-market price negotiations across key markets
• Above-market (global/regional) leadership experience
• Commercial and/or development leadership of pre-launch and launch activities
• Proven track record linking science and evidence generation to drive patient access through several payer archetypes
• Proven track record attracting and developing talent and optimizing team performance in direct and matrixed leadership roles
• Excellent knowledge of pricing and reimbursement landscape and HTA systems worldwide
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence the external environment
• Technical skills in HE modelling, RCT interpretation, evidence generation, and pricing
• Sound understanding of R&D processes and payer-related requirements in product development
• Deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
• Strategic thinking, judgement, and influencing skills with a strong commercial focus
• Ability to articulate a vision, set direction, and inspire commitment
• Credibility with R&D, Commercial, and MC stakeholders
• Ability to express complex ideas and strategies clearly to multiple stakeholder groups
• Strong financial acumen to…