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 commercialising meaningful products that address unmet medical needs. We have a diverse portfolio of products and product candidates with a focus in the areas of neuroscience and haematology/oncology.





The Head of Market Access (Canada) will be primarily responsible for leading the development of the Policy and Market Access strategy and execution of the plan to maintain and optimize access to current and future Jazz Pharmaceuticals medicines.





This leader will set the tone and be a role-model to ensure that everything we do is focused on three things: putting patients first, being a great place to work, and living our shared values.





The incumbent has responsibility for ensuring all activities are executed in accordance with regulatory and local legal frameworks as well as Jazz Pharmaceuticals Policies and Healthcare compliance procedures. This leader will also sit on the Canadian leadership committee and help steer decisions regarding the overall business and employee experience in the affiliate.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

1. Market Access & Reimbursement Strategy

Develop and execute Canadian market access strategies to secure public and private payer reimbursement for new and existing products.





Lead pCPA negotiations, provincial and NIHB formulary submissions





Oversee CADTH and INESSS HTA (Health Technology Assessment) submissions, ensuring optimal value demonstration.





Collaborate with HEOR and Medical teams to generate real-world evidence and economic models supporting reimbursement.





Monitor and adapt strategies based on Canadian regulatory, pricing, and reimbursement policy changes.

2. Pricing & Policy Leadership

Drive pricing strategy in alignment with PMPRB regulations and company objectives.





Monitor and influence legislative and regulatory changes impacting pricing, reimbursement, and market access.





Work with government affairs/external partners to advocate for policy positions that support patient access and innovation.

3. Private Payer & Insurer Engagement

Strengthen partnerships with major private payers to ensure broad patient coverage.





Oversee the development of field reimbursement support programs to assist patients navigating access barriers.

4. Cross-Functional Leadership & Internal Collaboration

Lead a high-performing cross functional team focused on market access, pricing, reimbursement, and payer relations.





Partner with Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory teams to ensure market access considerations are integrated into brand planning.





Support sales teams with payer insights, reimbursement tools, and training materials.





Provide executive leadership with strategic recommendations on pricing, access trends, and policy developments.





Key leader and collaborator in Europe/International and Canada strategy, pipeline, trial design and data generation plans





Working cross-functionally to gather payer insights and synthesize evidence needs to support access. Building and leading high performing, cross-functional matrix teams





Inputting into EU/INT early planning decisions regarding e.g. data generation plans for pipeline assets

5. Stakeholder relationships development/partnerships and culture

When/where applicable, builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders of government, regulatory and legislative bodies. Accountable for key governmental affairs activities and patient association initiatives





Oversee, co-ordinate and manage the activities of external agencies as required


Ensure all business is conducted in compliance with internal policies and external regulations





Promote a common vision and ownership of Jazz Pharmaceutical values and culture





Demonstrate, foster and reinforce the Jazz culture including the ambition mindset within Canada in order to support and drive strong performance

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Deep understanding of the Canadian reimbursement landscape (public & private payers, HTA, drug pricing). Strong relationships with payers, policymakers, industry groups, and key healthcare stakeholders. Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and negotiation skills. Strong understanding of HEOR Strategic thinker with the ability to navigate complex regulatory and payer environments. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive decision-making. Bilingual (English & French)

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

Education:

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PharmD, GEC, HPER, etc) preferred.

Experience:

Extensive experience in market access, reimbursement, government affairs, or health policy within the Canadian pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Strong experience and proven track record with pCPA negotiations, CADTH/INESSS submissions, and PMPRB regulations. Proven leadership in payer negotiations, formulary access, and health policy advocacy.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals est une entreprise biopharmaceutique internationale axee sur l'amelioration de la vie des patients en identifiant, developpant et commercialisant des produits significatifs qui repondent a des besoins medicaux non satisfaits. Nous avons un portefeuille diversifie de produits et de produits candidats, avec un accent sur les domaines de la neuroscience et de l'hematologie/oncologie.



Le Responsable de l'Acces au Marche (Canada) sera principalement responsable de diriger le developpement de la strategie de Politique et d'Acces au Marche et de l'execution du plan pour maintenir et optimiser l'acces aux medicaments actuels et futurs de Jazz Pharmaceuticals.


Ce leader donnera le ton et sera un modele pour s'assurer que tout ce que nous faisons est axe sur trois choses : mettre les patients en premier, etre un excellent lieu de travail et vivre nos valeurs partagees.



Le titulaire est responsable de s'assurer que toutes les activites sont executees conformement aux cadres reglementaires et juridiques locaux ainsi qu'aux politiques de Jazz Pharmaceuticals et aux procedures de conformite en matiere de soins de sante. Ce leader siegera egalement au comite de direction canadien et aidera a orienter les decisions concernant l'ensemble des activites et l'experience des employes.

Fonctions

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Responsabilites

Essentielles

Strategie d'Acces au Marche et de Remboursement

Developper et executer des strategies d'acces au marche canadien pour obtenir le remboursement des payeurs publics et prives pour les nouveaux produits et les produits existants. Diriger les negociations pCPA, les soumissions aux formulaires provinciaux et NIHB. Superviser les soumissions CADTH et INESSS HTA (Evaluation des Technologies de Sante), en assurant une demonstration optimale de la valeur. Collaborer avec les equipes HEOR et Medicales pour generer des preuves du monde reel et des modeles economiques soutenant le remboursement. Surveiller et adapter les strategies en fonction des changements de politique reglementaire, de tarification et de remboursement au Canada.

Leadership en Matiere de Tarification et de Politique

Conduire la strategie de tarification en alignement avec les reglements PMPRB et les objectifs de l'entreprise. Surveiller et influencer les changements legislatifs et reglementaires impactant la tarification, le remboursement et l'acces au marche. Travailler avec les affaires gouvernementales/partenaires externes pour plaider en faveur de positions politiques qui soutiennent l'acces des patients et l'innovation.

Engagement des Payeurs Prives et des Assureurs

Renforcer les partenariats avec les principaux payeurs prives pour assurer une couverture large des patients. Superviser le developpement de programmes de soutien au remboursement sur le terrain pour aider les patients a surmonter les barrieres d'acces.

Leadership Transversal et Collaboration Interne

Diriger une equipe transversale performante axee sur l'acces au marche, la tarification, le remboursement et les relations avec les payeurs. Partenariat avec les equipes Commerciales, Affaires Medicales et Reglementaires pour s'assurer que les considerations d'acces au marche sont integrees dans la planification de la marque. Soutenir les equipes de vente avec des informations sur les payeurs, des outils de remboursement et des materiels de formation. Fournir a la direction executive des recommandations strategiques sur la tarification, les tendances d'acces et les developpements politiques. Leader cle et collaborateur dans la strategie Europe/International et Canada, pipeline, conception des essais et plans de generation de donnees. Travailler de maniere transversale pour recueillir des informations sur les payeurs et synthetiser les besoins en preuves pour soutenir l'acces. Construire et diriger des equipes matricielles transversales performantes. Contribuer aux decisions de planification precoce de l'UE/INT concernant, par exemple, les plans de generation de donnees pour les actifs du pipeline.

Developpement des Relations avec les Parties Prenantes/Partenariats et Culture

Lorsque cela est applicable, etablir et maintenir des relations avec les parties prenantes cles des organismes gouvernementaux, reglementaires et legislatifs. Responsable des activites cles des affaires gouvernementales et des initiatives des associations de patients. Superviser, coordonner et gerer les activites des agences externes selon les besoins. S'assurer que toutes les activites sont menees en conformite avec les politiques internes et les reglementations externes. Promouvoir une vision commune et l'appropriation des valeurs et de la culture de Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Demontrer, favoriser et renforcer la culture de Jazz, y compris l'etat d'esprit ambitieux au Canada, afin de soutenir et de stimuler une performance solide.

Connaissances

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Competences

et Aptitudes

Requises

Comprehension approfondie du paysage de remboursement canadien (payeurs publics et prives, HTA, tarification des medicaments). Relations solides avec les payeurs, les decideurs politiques, les groupes industriels et les parties prenantes cles en matiere de soins de sante. Excellentes competences en reflexion strategique, communication et negociation. Bonne comprehension de HEOR. Penseur strategique avec la capacite de naviguer dans des environnements reglementaires et de payeurs complexes. Excellentes competences en leadership, communication et gestion des parties prenantes. Competences analytiques solides avec experience dans l'utilisation des donnees pour prendre des decisions. Bilingue (anglais et francais).

Education

et Licences

Requises

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Preferees

Diplome de premier cycle requis; diplome avance (MBA, MSc, PharmD, GEC, HPER, etc.) prefere.

Experience

Plus de 15 ans dans l'acces au marche, le remboursement, les affaires gouvernementales ou la politique de sante dans l'industrie pharmaceutique ou biotechnologique canadienne. Experience solide et bilan prouve dans les negociations pCPA, les soumissions CADTH/INESSS et les reglements PMPRB. Leadership avere dans les negociations avec les payeurs, l'acces aux formulaires et la defense des politiques de sante.
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.