Market Access Director(m/w/x)

Requirements

• University degree in medicine, science, economics, or law
• Knowledge about AstraZeneca product portfolio
• Minimum 5 years pharmaceutical Market Access experience
• Strong content and lateral leadership skills
• Ideally experiences in Pharmacoeconomics or Health Economics
• Fluency in written and spoken German and English
• Commercial awareness and business acumen
• Strategic insight and innovation-driven mindset
• Understanding of clinical studies and health economics
• Proficient MS Office skills
• High communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivation and ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to work three days per week from office

Tasks

• Lead and accelerate market access for the portfolio
• Ensure rapid and sustainable product access
• Drive strategic planning for pricing and reimbursement
• Demonstrate product value for new brand launches
• Maximize long-term value for 15 new brands
• Provide direction to the Market Access organization
• Navigate system complexity and regulatory requirements
• Represent the company in critical external negotiations
• Develop high-performing and future-ready teams
• Foster cross-functional and external partnerships
• Design solutions and manage environmental ambiguity
• Secure broad market access through product positioning
• Ensure compliance with company values and policies
• Lead the Market Access and Pricing teams
• Provide functional oversight of Legal Counsel
• Act as legal signatory and Handelsrechtlicher Geschäftsführer
• Serve as Deputy Verantwortliche Person per AMBO regulations
• Assess and implement reimbursement system strategies
• Execute value-enhancing strategies with Senior Management
• Develop national pricing strategies following GPI requirements
• Negotiate with Austrian Social Security and reimbursement authorities
• Liaise with sick fund associations and appraisal boards
• Optimize business access within hospital settings
• Shape corporate policy as a Senior Management Team member
• Participate in professional trainings and conferences
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices
• Coach the team in scientific and business capabilities
• Supervise market access activities for operational excellence

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