Sobi is in a fantastic position of growth and the Patient Access Manager will have a clear focus on Sobi´s key area’s haematology and immunology.
Sobi is in the process of preparing for upcoming launches of important products in indications with a high unmet medical need. In this role you will be an essential and important resource to ensure successful P&R/tenders for Sobi products in the Nordic & Baltic region.
About the role
Key responsibilities include, but not limited to the following
Develop Nordic & Baltic patient access strategies for products in scope in collaboration with cross-functional country and global teams, including:
Develop/adapt attractive and robust value stories based on evidence for successful local P&R/payer negotiations
Develop/adapt economic tools/models for successful P&R/payer negotiations
In collaboration with medical teams, collection of RWD of products in scope across the Nordic & Baltic region
Operationalize the Nordic & Baltic patient access strategies for products in scope, including:
Coordinating and/or ensuring appropriate stakeholder mapping and engagement for advocacy, formulary listing and/or funding
Preparing and submitting relevant pricing and reimbursement applications for the products in scope + follow up with authorities
Coordinating and/or ensuring preparation for P&R negotiations including tendering where appropriate
Managing prices of products in scope
Lead/coordinate, in collaboration with medical teams, RWD collection activities for products in scope
Ensure cross-functional country teams are appropriately trained on economic value messages and tools and confident in conveying such messages to external customers
In collaboration with local medical and commercial teams, continuously build the external patient access knowledge and relationships at local/regional/national level beyond the P&R process applications
Create a network of payers and other decision makers relevant for the Sobi business at local, regional and national level
Engage with patient groups
Ensure regular information exchange with global Patient Access team, local teams and other cross-functional teams
Update regularly local and global cross functional teams on pricing and environment changes and potential consequences for Sobi company and products
Establish strong, reliable and regular relation with relevant authorities and convey Sobi image and values
About you
Qualifications
Master’s degree in life-science, healthcare or health economics
Experienced working within pricing and patient access environments managing global brand pricing and strategy, either from similar positions in the pharmaceutical (preferred) or consultancy environment
Extensive experience in pricing, reimbursement and patient access for pharmaceutical products, preferably for rare diseases
Strong understanding of the different methods of economic evaluation
Understands study designs that produce clinically and economically relevant data for stakeholders
Strong ability to develop and communicate economic models and analyses
Demonstrated ability to develop strategic access plans
Ability to manage multiple projects through successful outcome
Innovative and creative team player with the ability to work across multiple organizations/functions at every level
Excellent analytical skills, judgment and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated networking capabilities with a track record in building relationships both internally and externally to be able to build successes collaboratively, based on understanding of the motivations and desired outcomes of the different stakeholders
Advanced proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel software
Fluency in one Scandinavian language and English, both oral and written communications; all other languages considered a distinct advantage
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Can-do approach, optimistic personality and resilient
Must be able to travel as needed
Personal attributes
Keen interest in securing reimbursed patient access in a sustainable, win-win way for all stakeholders in a collaborative business-minded manner
Work locally and globally to implement a patient- and customer-centric approach (payers, decision-makers, patient groups, regulatory authorities, other stakeholders)
Demonstrated “people ability” and the ability to deliver results working with and via teams, both internally and externally
Self-starter with a highly developed and strong sense of personal accountability as well as the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, international team setting
Other information
Location:
The position will be based in Sweden or Denmark and will include frequent traveling within the Nordic/Baltic region.
Reporting:
This position will report to Head of Patient Access Nordic/Baltics
About Sobi
At Sobi, we are transforming the lives of people affected by rare diseases. As a specialised international biopharmaceutical company, we provide sustainable access to innovative therapies in the areas of haematology, immunology and specialty care. We bring something rare to rare diseases – a belief in the strength of focus, the power of agility and the potential of the people we are dedicated to serving. The hard work and dedication of our approximately 1300 employees around the globe has been instrumental in our success across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Russia and North Africa, leading to total revenues of SEK 9.1 billion in 2018. Sobi’s share (STO:SOBI) is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. You can find more information about Sobi at www.sobi.com.
How to apply
If the position sounds interesting to you, please send your application, including cv with your contact details, directly to the contact persons below.
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