National Lead, Access & Public Affairs

Job Description

The National Lead, Access and Public Affairs - West is responsible for activities related to improving access to CSL's portfolio in the Western provinces. The individual will be responsible for managing all relationships with public & private payers, and other relevant stakeholders, in support of market access goals for the Business Unit. Major responsibilities of this field-based role include strategy development and execution to drive market access goals, therapeutic leadership, and corporate reputation. The National Lead will be responsible for negotiating strategic partnerships and collaborations that are aligned with CSL's strategic objectives.

Job Responsibility

Responsible for developing and implementing national strategic access plans that ensure funding of CSL's products across the country, (ii) shaping an environment that values innovative therapies and enable timely access to patients and partner with health-system stakeholders to facilitate the integration of new therapies, enhancing patient outcomes
Develop and ensure that the stakeholder engagement strategy, execution, and focus are aligned to support product market access goals, therapeutic leadership, and corporate reputation
Accountable for representing CSL Canada to collaborate with public drug programs, and other government organizations, private insurers, and key HCPs
Develop and implement strategies and plans that aim to strengthen relationships, raise disease awareness, negotiate strategic partnerships and collaborations, improve patient access that are aligned with CSL strategic objectives
Lead the development of professional relationships with key stakeholders at a product level (e.g. support input in the Health Technology Assessment process, discuss product files with drug plans, etc.), at a therapeutic leadership level (e.g. manage key national stakeholder partnership projects), and at a corporate reputation level (e.g. manage key sponsorships, key corporate communications)
Lead national and provincial negotiations and partnership agreements, ensuring mutual value creation and long-term collaboration
Identify emerging market access trend issues and lead the development of a strategic and organized approach for advocating for patient-focused solutions
Identify external challenges/opportunities and emerging issues that may impact CSL and work with team to recognize internal and external communications opportunities and solutions
Define and execute appropriate strategies to support them
Develop specific communication tools and vehicles for the appropriate dissemination of information to the patient community, drug plans, and other stakeholders
support regional public relations needs
Integrate and align with the cross-functional Business Unit team to ensure the patient voice, public and private payers and other stakeholder considerations are integrated into the brand plan and strategy
From pre-launch and through the product life cycle collect and translate real world evidence for payers
develop and execute annual stakeholder relations plan by therapeutic areas
Communicate affiliate needs, align on strategy and obtain approvals for market access initiatives and requirements
Oversee the development and management of annual operational budget supporting our stakeholder engagement strategy integrated into our market access overall budget
Participate on cross-functional team, act as an advisor on issues pertaining to reimbursement in their region/Business Unit
Collaborate and be a resource for the field team

Requirements

Bachelors degree in business, health policy, health economics, life sciences or healthcare discipline
MBA preferred
10+ years of pharmaceutical / biotech industry experience including experience in market access & stakeholders management
Demonstrated key payer relationships and accomplishments at the national and local level
Demonstrated excellence in portfolio management and project management
Successful experience in leading cross-functional teams
Have successfully demonstrated the ability to build strong relationships with high level leaders and external stakeholders
Consultative partnerships: ability to identify emerging stakeholder needs and to problem-solve in innovative ways (programs, contracts etc.) to help CSL meet those needs
In-depth knowledge of Canadian Public and Private reimbursement, HTA and formulary listings processes
Ability to work independently and take the lead role on assigned projects
Sound judgment
Ability to think quickly and logically and respond effectively to questions and challenges
Strong written and spoken communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Financial and analytical skills
Strong knowledge of Canadian pharmaceutical reimbursement, pricing issues, and HTA trends

What we offer

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
FSA
HSA
Mental Health Benefits
Adoption Leave
Birth Parent Or Maternity Leave
Non-Birth Parent Or Paternity Leave
Fertility Benefits
Adoption Assistance Program
Family Support Resources
Commuter Benefits Program
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Personal/Sick Days
Leave Of Absence
Volunteer Time Off
401(K) With Company Matching
Stock Purchase Program
Financial Counseling
Tuition Reimbursement

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