Job Description

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases -- often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.


Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an international biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients' lives by identifying, developing, and commercializing meaningful products that address unmet medical needs.


We are seeking an Associate Director, Market Access to support the development and execution of pricing and access strategies in Canada. This is a hands-on role that combines strong analytical and strategic skills with external engagement responsibilities. The position will contribute to pricing, access, and policy activities.


As part of a small, agile team, this role requires a versatile professional who can plan effectively, write with clarity, and execute with precision. You will work closely with colleagues across functions locally and at the international level, external consultants, and payer stakeholders.


In collaboration with the Head of Market Access, the Associate Director will establish priorities and goals and provide operational direction to develop work plans for Market Access and propose strategies to senior management.


The role is well suited to someone who enjoys delivering high-quality work, thrives on seeing results, and is motivated by making a meaningful impact on patient access.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

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Life cycle product planning and management:

participate in product planning and management to ensure optimal access for our pipeline indications (assessment of clinical trials, need for evidence generation, real-world evidence etc.). Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure system continued readiness for innovative therapies for end to end of product cycle.

Pricing & Analysis:

Support pricing strategies, conduct analyses and scenario modeling, and ensure alignment with regulations and internal guidance.

HTA Submissions:

Contribute to the development of high-quality CDA and INESSS submissions in collaboration with internal colleagues and external consultants including pre and post submissions support materials.

pCPA negotiation & Provincial Access

: Support national negotiations, manage PLAs, ensure timely provincial reimbursement and renewals.

Payer Engagement:

Build and maintain trusted relationships with HTAs, public and private payers, PBMs and other relevant stakeholders.

Patient Support Programs:

Partner with commercial teams to design and manage optimal PSPs.

Brand planning and Launch Excellence:

participate in integrated launches and brand planning, support business units in identifying opportunities, removing barriers and developing solutions.

Policy & Innovation:

Monitor the evolving environment, ensure compliance, engage in association working committees and proactively recommend policy changes.

Collaboration:

Act as a subject matter expert, advising Canadian and international colleagues and guiding the work of consultants and vendors.

Values and behaviors:

Embody Jazz values and vision, comply with laws and regulations and jazz processes.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Extensive experience in market access, pricing, or reimbursement within the Canadian pharmaceutical/biotech environment. Strategic thinker, results-oriented, adaptable, and motivated to achieve meaningful outcomes. Strong expertise in quantitative analysis, health economic modeling, and budget impact analysis. Proven track record in delivering high-quality HTA submissions. Demonstrated skills in planning, writing, and executing projects with attention to quality and timelines. Knowledge of PMPRB, HTA (CDA and INESSS), pCPA, provincial drug plans, private drug plans etc. Excellent communication skills in English and French (verbal and written). Strong collaboration skills, integrity, and ability to work cross-functionally in a hybrid role (head office + external stakeholders).

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses:

University degree in a relevant field (life sciences, health economics, public health, business, or related discipline).

Other:

Computer proficiency and in particular Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and Microsoft Outlook. Mastery of the main remote communication tools and apps (ex. Zoom, Teams).

Closing Date for Applications: 19th October 2025

Directeur Associe, Acces au Marche - Canada Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Jazz Pharmaceuticals est une entreprise biopharmaceutique internationale axee sur l'amelioration de la vie des patients en identifiant, developpant et commercialisant des produits importants repondant a des besoins medicaux non satisfaits.


Nous recherchons un(e) Directeur(trice) Associe(e), Acces au Marche pour soutenir le developpement et la mise en oeuvre des strategies de tarification et d'acces au Canada. Ce poste operationnel combine des competences analytiques et strategiques solides avec des responsabilites d'engagement externe.


Il contribuera aux activites liees a la tarification, a l'acces et aux politiques. Au sein d'une equipe petite et agile, ce role requiert un professionnel polyvalent capable de planifier efficacement, de rediger avec clarte et d'executer avec precision. Vous collaborerez etroitement avec des collegues locaux et internationaux, des consultants externes et des parties prenantes du systeme de remboursement.


En collaboration avec la personne responsable de l'acces au marche, le Directeur associe etablira les priorites et les objectifs, et fournira une orientation operationnelle afin de developper des plans de travail pour l'acces au marche et de proposer des strategies a la haute direction.


Ce poste convient parfaitement a une personne motivee par l'impact concret sur l'acces des patients, qui aime produire un travail de qualite et obtenir des resultats tangibles.

Principales fonctions et responsabilites:

Planification et gestion du cycle de vie des produits :

Participer a la planification afin de garantir un acces optimal aux indications en developpement, incluant l'evaluation des essais cliniques, les besoins en generation de donnees probantes et les donnees en vie reelle. Assurer la preparation du systeme pour les therapies innovantes tout au long du cycle de vie du produit.

Tarification et analyses :

Soutenir les strategies de tarification, realiser des modelisations de scenarios et des analyses, et garantir la conformite avec les reglementations et les directives internes.

Soumissions aux agences d'evaluation des technologies:

Contribuer a la redaction de soumissions de qualite a l'Agence de medicaments du Canada CDA-AMC et a l'INESSS, en collaboration avec les equipes internes et les consultants externes, incluant les documents de soutien necessaires aux rencontres pre et post soumission.

Negociations avec l'APP et avec les provinces:

Soutenir les negociations nationales, gerer les ententes d'inscription, et assurer le remboursement provincial en temps opportun ainsi que les renouvellements.

Engagement des payeurs :

Etablir et maintenir des relations de confiance avec les agences d'evaluation, les payeurs publics et prives, les gestionnaires de prestations (PBM) et autres parties prenantes pertinentes.

Programmes de soutien aux patients:

Collaborer avec les equipes commerciales pour concevoir et gerer des programmes de soutien optimaux.

Planification de marque et excellence de lancement :

Participer aux plans de lancements integres, soutenir les unites commerciales dans l'identification des opportunites, la levee des obstacles et le developpement de solutions.

Politiques et innovation:

Surveiller l'environnement reglementaire, assurer la conformite, participer aux comites de travail des associations industrielles et recommander proactivement des changements de politiques.

Collaboration:

Agir en tant qu'expert du domaine, conseiller les collegues canadiens et internationaux, et encadrer le travail des consultants et des fournisseurs.

Valeurs et comportements :

Incarner les valeurs et la vision de Jazz, respecter les lois et reglements ainsi que les processus internes.

Competences et Connaissances Requises:

7 ans et plus d'experience en acces au marche, tarification ou remboursement dans l'industrie pharmaceutique/biotechnologique canadienne. Esprit strategique, oriente sur les resultats, adaptable et motive par des resultats concrets. Expertise solide en analyse quantitative, modelisation economique de la sante et analyse d'impact budgetaire. Experience dans la realisation de soumissions de qualite aux agences d'evaluation. Competences demontrees en planification, redaction et execution de projets avec rigueur et respect des delais. Connaissance approfondie du CEPMB, des processus d'evaluation (CDA et INESSS), de l'APP, des regimes provinciaux et prives. Excellentes competences en communication en anglais et en francais (oral et ecrit). Forte capacite de collaboration, integrite, et aptitude a travailler de maniere interfonctionnelle dans un role hybride (au bureau et a la maison principalement et egalement sur le terrain)

Formation et Diplomes Requis / Souhaites:

Diplome universitaire dans un domaine pertinent (sciences de la vie, economie de la sante, sante publique, affaires ou discipline connexe).

Autres Exigences:

Maitrise des outils Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Outlook etc. Maitrise des principaux outils de communication a distance (ex. Zoom, Teams).

Date limite pour les applications: 19 Octobre 2025


Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

FOR CANADA BASED CANDIDATES ONLY

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Canada, Inc. and Celator Pharmaceuticals Corp. are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive.


For this role, the full and complete base pay range is: $0.00 - $0.00


Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis.


At Jazz/Celator, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz's Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.


The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, Extended Health Care, Dental, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, RRSP, and paid vacation.