Job Description

Location: Qu\xc3\xa9bec Less CMAs, Canada
Contract type: Permanent
Job ID: 1192

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. Develop and implement national and regional stakeholder relations, advocacy, and communications strategies to optimize patient access to LEO products. This position will be supporting Quebec and Atlantic Canada.

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 reimbursement strategies and influence federal and provincial health policy

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

Provide coaching and development for External Relations Manager to ensure execution of national access strategy.

Market Access

Develop negotiation strategy and manage the listing negotiation process

Build rapport and ongoing relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate LEO\'s negotiations.

Private Payers

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 to influence access & pricing policy decisions

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.

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

Bilingualism (French and English) required

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 Quebec required, and other provincial and private payers considered an asset

Strong presence when working with customers

Strong negotiation skills

Demonstrated initiative, creativity and strategic relationship building skills

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 or Haematology therapeutic experience an asset.

Behavioral 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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