Job Advert Title: Lead, Global Market Access Implementation, International Markets
Location: Turkey, United Kingdom
Function/Business Area: Marketing & Communications
Employment Class: Permanent

About Astellas
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?
We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.

Location and Working Environment

• This position is hybrid and can be based in the Addlestone office, United Kingdom.
• Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines Statement- At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

Purpose & Scope

• As Lead, Global Market Access Implementation – International Markets, you will play a critical role in ensuring that global market access strategies are effectively translated into actionable, locally relevant solutions across diverse international markets.
• You will partner closely with global, regional, and affiliate stakeholders to drive pricing, reimbursement, and access strategies that maximize patient access and product value.
• He/She is a core member of brand at centre, regional INT-C team for brands assigned.
• The primary focus of the roles is all international market priority countries (Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Taiwan, Korea, Australia) for brands in scope

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead on execution of global market access and pricing strategy, value dossier, value story (“Global Market Access Output”)
• Able to identify areas of interest / focus for across International Markets and provide Head, GMAP Implementation with recommendation / perspective
• Recommend on what to feedback / escalate to Global Market Access Lead
• Recommend capability building pipeline and material for affiliates in accordance with needs identified
• Liaise with medical and health economic KEEs to ensure optimized model structures and key data input for reimbursement applications and contribute to the advancement of new methodologies
• Act as INT-C MAP representative in Global Value team, Disseminate GVT deliverable to markets and ensure INT-C needs are well reflected (CVD, Value Proposition, Objection handler)
• Support affiliates in the development of their pricing and access strategy and dossier / model localisation for reimbursement application process (Support construction of business case, LRR -18, Ensure appropriate MAP needs captured in HEOR plan, Set up target prices )
• Accountable for the development and execution of PAI’s/ AAS in lower to middle income countries.

Required Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualification such as MBA and/or MSc or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Global / International experience in a Market Access and/or Implementation Lead role in a major pharma company with strong patient/customer focus.
• Strong track record delivering pricing & reimbursement strategies
• Excellent leadership and cohesion, with a vision of team success, and make plans to motivate others to work hard to achieve the vision.
• Strong senior stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align regional leadership on market access priorities, trade-offs, and decisions.
• Experience with pricing and reimbursement across emerging markets (ie Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Taiwan, Korea, Australia)
• English professional level in speaking and writing.
• Excellent communication skills and good understanding in the multicultural corporate environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad technical expertise and project leadership capabilities with a proven track record of effectively managing and influencing staff and stakeholders, a demonstrated ability to lead and deliver results and capability to solve complex issues involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in working effectively across diverse cultures with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and convey technical information, including complex policy and reimbursement information in business relevant language to diverse audiences.

What awaits you at Astellas?

• Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide.
• Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
• Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.
• A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.

Our Organizational Values and Behaviors

• Impact
• Innovation
• Integrity
• One Astellas
• Accountability
• Courage
• Sense of Urgency
• Outcome Focus

We are an equal opportunity 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 other characteristic protected by law.

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