Market Access Head – Norway – Nordic Marketing Company

• Set the strategic direction for Market Access in Norway, leading the development and execution of integrated access, pricing and reimbursement strategies across the full portfolio.
• Lead the development and engage in the execution of AstraZeneca Norwegian reimbursement strategies and payer interactions in the healthcare systems.
• Represent the organizations science through the development of value propositions and submission of Rapid Reviews and Health Technology Assessments.
• Collaboration across Business Unit Directors, Finance, Corporate Affairs, Medical Affairs, Global Market Access and Pricing Teams.
• Establishment / maintenance of the team's governance and standard operating procedures.
• Management and Team Development.
• Ensure the correct vision and mission of the team, drive alignment regarding AstraZeneca's strategy, objectives, and values.
• Continuously assess and work to optimize resource, capabilities and needs.
• Support the development of the team, focusing on the consolidation of its strengths and the enhancement of its abilities, working to ensure a motivational and inclusive climate.
• Analyze team activity and the fulfilment of objectives as established.
• Supports capability building and thought leadership projects that advance knowledge of and readiness for the rapidly evolving payer environment.
• Knowledge and analysis of the healthcare environment
• Contribute to the continuous analysis of the macroeconomic and political environment which might impact future access, in coordination with Business Units, Regional Leadership, and Corporate Affairs.
• Possess full knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and legislation, inclusive of tenders, negotiated procedures, Ministries or other public entities of interest.
• Promote inputs which allow the identification of decision-makers or future influencers for the company who actively participate in selection and decision-making.
• Written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively write and deliver presentations to professionals at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate complex concepts and negotiate with others.
• Compliance.
• Guarantee that all activities related to your job position comply with the applicable external and internal regulations (IPHA code, policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and code of conduct).

• 7+ years of Market Access experience in pharmaceuticals.
• Previous market access experience at both the national and regional level.
• Sound Pharmacoeconomics experience.
• Winning experience with Innovative contracting/value development.
• Documented examples on successful collaborative work with payers including reimbursement authorities.
• Experience with shaping the environment and stakeholders ahead of successful submissions.
• Excellent knowledge in local and English language.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• You are a recognised as a leader with a desire and ability to progress in the Astra Zeneca organisation.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.