Market Access Manager / Senior Manager Germany Full Time

Position Summary

The Market Access Manager will support the development and execution of Vertex’s Market Access strategy and key tactics in Germany. His/her main responsibility will be the preparation and the development of the AMNOG value dossiers for the entire CF portfolio.
The Market Access Manager will report to the Director Market Access Europe East with whom he/she will develop, execute and coordinate the market access strategy and relationships in close collaboration

Key Responsibilities
Work closely with the Director Market Access Europe East to identify national specific opportunities and barriers to ensure P&R success
Execute Market Access plans for Germany and manage the AMNOG process in close collaboration with the cross-functional team (medical, legal, marketing) and the external vendor
Monitor and analyze the market access environment (e.g. regularly analyze benefit assessments and summarize key aspects; inform about the development of new methods/guidelines for benefit assessments)
Collaborate with the cross-functional team to develop and implement strategies to maximize product revenues, reimbursement
Provide market place feedback in a timely manner to corporate management, on customer business trends, competitive updates and industry issues and opportunities.
Ability to conduct resp. experience with pharmaco-economic analyses, analyses of sick fund data
Experience in negotiation with sick fund preferable
Work closely with legal and regulatory departments to ensure compliance
Ability/Flexibility to travel to take part in meetings at the corporate headquarter office or to meet stakeholders (e.g. G-BA)
Exhibit ownership and accountability for all projects and internal assignments
Exemplify Vertex’s core values in fulfilling these job duties
Minimum Qualifications

Education
University/master degree in Science, medical, or economics with experience in pharmaceutical and / or biotechnology industries with a focus on the German market
Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical industry, German healthcare system and healthcare policy
Skills And Experience
Market access strategy focused on innovative drugs; ability to conduct medico-economic studies
Write and review AMNOG benefit assessments
In-depth knowledge of current trends in regulation, pricing and reimbursement across Germany
Product launch or turnaround experience highly desired
Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory environment along with demonstrated integrity on the job
Ability to complete projects and achieve goals on time while delivering high quality results
Outstanding customer relationship, interpersonal, and communication skills with the established ability to effectively work with diverse audiences and influence cross functionally
Strong analytical skills with the proven ability to effectively analyze data sets to determine trends and establish strategies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English, Germany) and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Must be adept at influence management and working under pressure
Confidentiality skill
Self-starter with the ability and desire to take on new challenges, to help build an organization and still be part of a team taking a hands-on approach to projects
Results oriented and excellent analytical, strategic, business planning, communication, and teamwork/collaboration skills.
Role based in Munich office

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