Market Access Head – Norway – Nordic Marketing Company

Do you want to transform the lives of patients by taking a vital role in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca have an exciting opportunity for you!   Our AstraZeneca Nordic Marketing Company employs around 550 people and has offices located in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, and Espoo. AstraZeneca Nordic is a recognized leader in its core therapy areas and aims to improve the lives of millions of people. This is an area where you are free to be more – you are encouraged to challenge traditional ways and test your curiosity. We drive innovative science, deliver key launches, build close collaboration and partnerships within health care.    We are looking for a Market Access Head to join our Norwegian team. The role is a business critical role and is fully responsible for driving reimbursements for our medicines across all of our Therapeutic areas, and thereby critical for our bold aspiration.    Your role We are seeking a talent for the Market Access Head position in support of our Biopharmaceutical and Oncology Business Units. This person will set strategic direction and lead the Market Access team in the development and implementation of pricing and reimbursement strategies across AstraZeneca’s rapidly growing portfolio of products. The role will have the overall accountability for the pricing, reimbursement and ultimate access to our full portfolio. The Market Access Head will lead directly a team of 7 market access professionals. You will work will closely with the HTA Nordic a team. The Market Access Head will 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.  The success of the role and the key objectives are equally bound to excellent x-functional leadership with the Franchise leaders and Franchise teams as well as Governmental Affairs in mitigating critical barriers in gaining access.    Accountabilities:   • 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