Market Access Lead

• Significant pipeline of innovative specialty medicines and upcoming launches
• Strategic Market Access role with direct regional and global exposure
• Collaborative culture, professional development and long-term career opportunity
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

About the company
Our client is a growing, internationally established pharmaceutical organisation with a strong commitment to improving patient access to innovative medicines. With a diverse portfolio spanning specialty therapeutic areas, the business is entering an exciting period of pipeline development, reimbursement activity and future launches.  The Australian affiliate plays an active role in regional and global decision-making and offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where employees are encouraged to contribute beyond traditional functional boundaries.

About the opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Market Access professional to join the business as Market Access Lead, taking responsibility for developing and delivering access strategies across an expanding portfolio of innovative medicines.

Working closely with senior regional leadership, internal technical specialists and external consultants, you will play an integral role in driving reimbursement strategy, pricing initiatives and launch readiness.  This is a broad and influential position offering the opportunity to contribute to complex reimbursement challenges, participate in international strategy discussions and develop your career within a highly supportive organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement market access strategies for pipeline, launch and marketed medicines.
• Lead the coordination and strategic oversight of PBAC submissions and reimbursement activities.
• Contribute to pricing strategies, negotiations and innovative reimbursement arrangements.
• Review health economic evidence, financial models and submission materials in collaboration with technical specialists.
• Partner with Medical, Commercial, Regulatory, External Affairs and other functions to support successful launches.
• Engage with regional and global stakeholders to influence pricing, reimbursement and portfolio decisions.
• Manage external consultants and contribute to effective lifecycle management and access planning.

About you
You will bring established experience in Australian pharmaceutical Market Access, together with the confidence and judgement to contribute strategically while remaining close to the technical detail.

Ideally, you will demonstrate:

• Experience in Market Access within pharmaceuticals or specialist consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of Australian HTA, PBAC submissions and reimbursement pathways.
• Experience contributing to pricing and reimbursement strategies.
• Ability to interpret and critically evaluate clinical, economic and financial evidence.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Experience working collaboratively across functions and with external partners.
• A proactive, commercially aware approach and willingness to take ownership.

Why this opportunity?
This position offers more than a traditional Market Access remit. You will join a business with a substantial pipeline, meaningful opportunities to influence strategy, and strong support from experienced technical and leadership colleagues.  The organisation provides an engaging, people-focused environment, exposure to international projects, and opportunities to broaden your capabilities as your career progresses. A competitive remuneration package, hybrid working arrangements and additional employee benefits are offered.

How to Apply
Click apply or contact Adrian McConchie, Director Life Sciences, at amcconchie@hpgconnect.com or +61 488 807 351 in confidence for further information.

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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