Associate Director / Senior Manager, Market Access (ANZ)

About the Company:
Our client is a global research-based biopharmaceutical organisation recognised for developing and commercialising innovative medicines that address significant unmet medical needs.

With market-leading products and a commitment to scientific excellence, the organisation continues to invest in its Australian and New Zealand operations. The culture is fast-paced, collaborative and highly accountable, offering employees the opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's most experienced professionals while contributing to therapies that make a meaningful difference to patients.

The Role:
Reporting to the Market Access department head, you will lead and support market access activities across a diverse portfolio encompassing both in-market and pipeline assets. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, you will develop and execute reimbursement strategies, manage pricing initiatives and contribute to broader commercial decision-making across the business.
Note: This role is a fixed term contract position.

This opportunity offers exposure to a wide range of therapeutic areas and strategic projects, making it ideally suited to an experienced market access professional who enjoys working across both strategic and operational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement market access strategies for pipeline and established products across Australia and New Zealand
• Lead reimbursement submissions, pricing initiatives, post-market reviews and access optimisation activities
• Partner closely with Medical, Commercial, Government Affairs, Finance and Legal stakeholders
• Manage external consultants and specialist vendors where required
• Conduct market access assessments and reimbursement feasibility analyses for pipeline opportunities
• Maintain awareness of evolving healthcare policy, reimbursement frameworks and competitor activity
• Represent Market Access within cross-functional project teams and business planning activities
• Contribute to pricing governance and broader strategic market access initiatives

Skills & Experience

• Significant ANZ pharmaceutical market access experience
• Demonstrated success leading or contributing to PBAC submissions and reimbursement strategies
• Strong understanding of Australian pharmaceutical policy, pricing and reimbursement pathways
• Experience working across both strategic and operational market access activities
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and work effectively within cross-functional teams
• Highly developed analytical, communication and project management skills
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Tertiary qualifications in health economics, pharmacy, science, public health or related disciplines preferred

How to Apply:
Click Apply or contact Adrian McConchie, Director Life Sciences Executive Search, at View email address on au.fitly.work in confidence.

About Healthcare Professionals Group
Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions: executive, permanent, contracting/temp, at all levels, across all areas of healthcare – Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology and Clinical Care.

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