Location: Alberta Less CMAs, Canada
Contract type: Permanent
Job ID: 1166
Role Description
Build and leverage relationships with key health policy stakeholders and decision makers at the provincial and federal levels to provide strategic direction and field intelligence for development of reimbursement and negotiation strategies. Build and implement national and regional stakeholder relations and engagement strategies to optimize patient access to LEO products.This position will be supporting Western Canada(BC, AB, SK, MB).
Role and Responsibilities:
Government Relations
Build and leverage relationships with public health plans, bureaucrats, and government to provide strategic direction and field intelligence for development of pricing and reimbursement strategies
Explore regional barriers to market access and provide strategic direction to develop and execute provincial market access programs that support access objectives
Build and leverage relationships with IMC to provide strategic direction to business units
Monitor and assess the significance of changes in the national and regional reimbursement and policy landscape and advise the organization on implications and recommended actions
Collaborate locally and globally to gain knowledge, influence, and drive decisions to facilitate optimal reimbursement of LEO products
Market Access
Develop negotiation strategies and manage regional listing negotiations to facilitate rapid implementation of product listing agreements and optimize lifecycle management of LEO products
Build rapport and ongoing relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate LEO\'s negotiations.
Build and leverage relationships with private health plans and provide strategic direction and field intelligence for development of reimbursement strategies
Develop and implement private payer strategy to support brands
Identify and deliver on opportunities to collaborate with private plans and advocacy groups to support commercial strategies.
Stakeholder Relations
Establish and maintain a comprehensive understanding of all stakeholder/customer needs, value drivers, and systems/processes, and develop innovative strategies to deliver value and satisfy customer needs which support the brand strategy and corporate objectives
Leverage relationships with stakeholder networks to proactively communicate key stakeholder insights internally to effectively inform LEO\'s patient access, medical and commercial initiatives
Identify new ways to interact and derive strategic insights from stakeholders related to their roles as consumers/payers, advocates, research partners and policy influencers
Manage patient access initiatives aligned to patient advocacy, education and awareness programs and campaigns.
Pharmacovigilance & Compliance with Adverse Events
Recognise that PV cases may come to your knowledge in this role and fulfil the responsibility to forward any adverse event and patient safety cases to the local Pharmacovigilance department in accordance with company policies
General
Ensure compliance with appropriate SOP\'s, policies, and guidelines
Complete mandatory training within assigned timelines upon hire as well as when new policies, SOP\'s, and guidelines are issued
Participate in personal development and training sessions as required for the position
Work in a safe manner that does not endanger yourself or co-workers. Report any health or safety concerns (internal and external) in compliance with LEO policy and standard procedures
Strive to consistently uphold LEO Pharma\'s core values
Execute other duties as may be required by Executive team members and other members of LEO Pharma\'s Management team as training and experience allow.
Qualifications:
University degree or higher in sciences, economics, political science, public affairs management, or related discipline
5+ years experience in market access, government affairs, advocacy, and external engagement in pharmaceutical industry in Canada with a proven track record of success
Experience building payer and other key external stakeholders engagement strategies
Demonstrated knowledge of public policy development, industry reimbursement requirements, and the interrelationship between the political and bureaucratic levels of government
Established strong networks and trustworthy relationships with key reimbursement decision-makers in assigned territory, and other provincial and private payers considered an asset
Strong presence when working with customers
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Demonstrated initiative, creativity and strategic relationship building skills in developing and implementing business solutions
Experience establishing and maintaining high-level and effective relationships with key decision makers
Strong project management, analytical thinking and financial modeling skills
Demonstrated ability to develop, communicate and implement successful strategic initiatives of multiple constituents with conflicting/competing objectives and goals
Dermatology therapeutic experience is an asset.
Behavioural Competencies
Business insights
Persuades
Plans and aligns
Situational Adaptability
Drive results
Drives Engagement
Builds networks
Communicates effectively
Action oriented
Resourcefulness
Occasional travel may be required (not withstanding any LEO Pharma global and/or country travel restrictions that may be in place) - approximately 20%
Let\'s pioneer together
At LEO Pharma, we help people with skin diseases live fulfilling lives by advancing dermatology beyond the skin. We drive dermatology with our knowledge, collaboration, and curiosity, and we are at the forefront of science in developing new medicines. For us, pioneering together is about constantly improving and extending what\'s possible for each other, our company, and our patients.
At LEO Pharma, we believe that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes are what enable us to make the best decisions, foster an inclusive culture, and meet the needs of the market we operate in. Therefore, we encourage you to apply for the position if you are excited about the role - even if you don\'t meet every single requirement listed, you might be just the pioneer we are looking for. We believe in flexibility in all aspects - also when it comes to supporting our employees\' diverse needs, hence, we offer hybrid work opportunities whenever possible.
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