Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
Overview As the Senior Manager - Government Affairs, Pricing, Value and Access, you will help lead government affairs, pricing and market access efforts in Canada. You will work closely with commercial, medical, patient …
Skills: Government Affairs, Pricing Strategy, Market Access, Health Policy, Stakeholder Engagement
Toronto, Ontario, Canada • Hybrid
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Lead government affairs, pricing, and market access strategies in Canada to ensure patient access to medications. This involves building relationships with federal and provincial decision-makers and managing HTA submissions and price monitoring.
Requires a bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in government affairs and market access. Candidates must have a deep understanding of the Canadian healthcare system and strong communication skills.
As the Senior Manager - Government Affairs, Pricing, Value and Access, you will help lead government affairs, pricing and market access efforts in Canada. You will work closely with commercial, medical, patient support program, regulatory and global teams to develop and deliver policy and access strategies that enable patients to receive the care they need.
You will leverage existing and build new relationships with federal and provincial decision makers and develop strategies to engage key stakeholders across the entire pharmaceutical policy, access and reimbursement ecosystem. You will have responsibilities spanning all phases of the product life cycle, for current and future medications.
You have a keen interest in health policy, are motivated by collaboration and driven to find optimal reimbursement opportunities through typical and innovative market access pathways. You will work with payers (public and private), agencies (PMPRB, CDA-AMC, INESSS and pCPA), and government departments (Health Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada) with a particular focus on policy influence and advocacy at the Federal level.
This is a hybrid role with in-office presence a few times a quarter and travel across the country as needed. Preferred location is Toronto.
Reporting: Reports to the Director – Government Affairs, Pricing, Value and Access (Canada)
Managerial: Individual contributor. No supervisory duties
Other: Works cross-functionally with marketing, medical affairs, patient support, regulatory and commercial teams
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred
Experience:
- Minimum 5 – 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including relevant experience in government affairs, public policy and market access
- Deep understanding of the Canadian healthcare system including drug reimbursement programs, pricing, HTA processes and patient support models
- Experience working in a matrixed organization and collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; French proficiency is an asset.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Strategic Mindset; Business Acumen; Excellent Communication & Interpersonal, Collaboration; Planning and Alignment Skills.
- Strong computer skills, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Database applications.
- Well-developed organizational & time management skills including but not limited to problem solving, analytical skills, thoroughness, attention to detail, autonomy, and resourcefulness.
Addressing unmet patient needs / Répondre aux besoins non satisfaits des patients
Shionogi Canada Inc. (formerly Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada) We thrive on tackling the toughest challenges By taking on seemingly insurmountable obstacles, we give ourselves the opportunity to achieve remarkable things and make a real difference in the lives of people struggling with debilitating diseases. Our people are tenacious and thrive on solving complex problems in science and medicine. This drive and personal commitment is at the core of our strength as an organization. Nous nous épanouissons en relevant les plus grands défis En affrontant des difficultés en apparence insurmontables, nous nous donnons la possibilité de réaliser des choses remarquables et de faire une réelle différence dans la vie des gens qui sont aux prises avec des maladies débilitantes. Nos employés sont persévérants, et s’épanouissent lorsqu’ils ont l’occasion de résoudre des problèmes complexes dans les domaines de la science et de la médecine. Cette volonté et cet engagement personnel sont au cœur de notre force en tant qu’organisation.
Offices: Toronto, ON, CA
View all jobs at Shionogi Canada Inc.Addressing unmet patient needs / Répondre aux besoins non satisfaits des patients
Shionogi Canada Inc. (formerly Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada) We thrive on tackling the toughest challenges By taking on seemingly insurmountable obstacles, we give ourselves the opportunity to achieve remarkable things and make a real difference in the lives of people struggling with debilitating diseases. Our people are tenacious and thrive on solving complex problems in science and medicine. This drive and personal commitment is at the core of our strength as an organization. Nous nous épanouissons en relevant les plus grands défis En affrontant des difficultés en apparence insurmontables, nous nous donnons la possibilité de réaliser des choses remarquables et de faire une réelle différence dans la vie des gens qui sont aux prises avec des maladies débilitantes. Nos employés sont persévérants, et s’épanouissent lorsqu’ils ont l’occasion de résoudre des problèmes complexes dans les domaines de la science et de la médecine. Cette volonté et cet engagement personnel sont au cœur de notre force en tant qu’organisation.
Offices: Toronto, ON, CA
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