Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Market Access, the Market Access Senior Manager will support different aspects of the national pricing and reimbursement process for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) , Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia (TDT), Cystic Fibrosis and all new therapeutic areas, including but not limited to the preparation of reimbursement dossiers if applicable, support to economic model adaptations, management of Art. 71 KVV cases, field-based access activities and response to payer questions. The Market Access Senior Manager will also work in close coordination with the cross functional teams, to drive patient access. 

This role will be focused on Switzerland 80% and Austria 20%.

Key Responsibilities 

• Provides input and shapes the country Market Access strategy for SCD, TDT, CF, and pipeline led by the Head of Market Access 
• Acts as project lead and coordinates activities and schedules meetings in line with the project plan with both internal and external stakeholders 
• Drives access for Vertex products
• In alignment with the local Market Access strategy, led by the Head of Market Access, develops market access materials (submissions, responses) with emphasis on leading the adaptation of global value dossiers and economic models to meet country-specific requirements as relevant 
• Defines payer evidence requirements and possible pricing models for the country, with a clear understanding of trade-offs
• Defines reimbursement flows, in collaboration with the Head of Market Access. 
• Works collaboratively with Country Medical, Government Affairs and International Pricing & Market Access, HEOR, RWE and others as needed to shape the right environment for successful reimbursement and local access negotiations
• Manages the process to secure access at in-patient and out-patient sector (e.g., through understanding of the DRG process, or others, as relevant to secure hospital-level coverage) 
• Identify gaps in data generation and define local evidence generation needs to share with International team and/or work on local data generation projects 

Key Requirements 

• Prior profound  hands-on experience in pharmaceutical industry market access function in Switzerland. Access experience in Austria is desirable.
• In-depth and current understanding of payer environment, including reimbursement decision-making processes, pricing and contracting strategies of ideally both countries, Switzerland and Austria  
• Experience in developing and/or adapting global economic models and dossiers to meet country-specific reimbursement requirements 
• Strong analytical skills with the proven ability to effectively analyse data sets to determine trends and establish strategies 
• Knowledge and understanding of Cell and Gene Therapy and rare disease y is a plus but not mandatory
• Display solid ethics and fully comply with all regulatory, legal and industry codes of conduct 
• Results oriented with demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as manage initiatives that require collaboration across multiple functional areas 
• An entrepreneurial spirit and ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems 
• Excellent communication skills, strong oral/written presentation skills 
• Ability to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced environment 
• Relevant degree 
• German & English language fluency 

French language is a plus but not mandatory

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 
1.    Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2.    On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

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