Sr Manager Access Strategy, HEOR, Pricing

POSITION SUMMARY

• Develop and implement robust pricing strategies for Amgen products to obtain optimal reimbursement price through leading Amgen cross functional pricing teams  
• Develop price negotiation strategy in China
• Evidence generation, value story development and delivery to experts/payors
• Act as a critical link between VA&P, strategic planning, medical and JAPAC/global cross-functional team in strategy, market access, evidence generation, etc.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Activities:

1. NRDL accountabilities：

• Provide in-depth insights on pricing, access, payer, and policy matters critical for product evaluation regarding:
• Evolution of the reimbursement/funding system and what the environment will evolve to at launch and beyond
• Magnitude of the opportunity in relation to pricing implications
• Value evidence that is required to support optimal product pricing at NRDL negotiation
• External engagement : Engage regularly with relevant reimbursement/HEOR authorities, experts to understand current landscape and anticipate future changes

2. Pricing and reimbursement accountabilities：

• Develop and implement robust pricing strategies including NRDL negotiation to obtain optimal reimbursement price
• Explore innovative payment method, commercial health insurance for new product reimbursement before NRDL listing
• Serve as local technical expert to regional and global teams
• Effectively represent Amgen China positions and requirements at regional & global planning and strategy meetings
• Working with Marketing, Finance and other functions to ensure business plans and forecasts incorporate latest pricing and reimbursement assumptions

3. Pricing protection accountabilities：

• Develop and implement robust strategies on national and local volumed based procurement (VBP)

Building organizational capability

• Build trust among team members and broader stakeholders by setting a highly visible example for colleagues within VA&P in terms of professional excellence and commitment to demonstrating leader behaviors and values

• Create and maintain a team culture that values, recognizes and generates high performance, supports innovation and challenges the status quo
• Provide clear role responsibility, establishing a climate of continuous measurement and performance improvement
• Create processes to share information and experiences, leverage initiatives across teams where appropriate, and enhance productivity of marketing efforts
• Actively support development of direct reports and high-potential colleagues providing insights, direction and opportunities

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Report to VA&P Head
• Cross-functional (strategic planning, medical, marketing, KA, commercial, JAPAC/Global VA&P, etc.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree and 10 years of Experience with pharmaceutical pricing, HEOR and reimbursement in China
• Strong knowledge of global payer systems and policies

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Basic Requirements

• Good understanding of China healthcare system including pricing & reimbursement mechanism and system
• Skillful in KOL engagement, and payor negotiation preferred
• Clear, effective communication in Chinese and English both in oral and writing
• Strong strategic thinking abilities, results oriented
• Logical thinking, creative, willingness to bring forward new and different approaches
• Enjoy new challenges and is comfortable with responsibilities

Key Capabilities

• Manage uncertainties with focus on delivering results through Effective Team and Peer Leadership
• Formulating Integrated, Cross-Functional Strategies through effective communicating with logical thinking approach