HTA Lead - Egypt

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Lead   Role Purpose As Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Lead, you will lead HTA activities that support pricing, reimbursement and patient access across Pharma and Vaccines (where in scope). You will own the development and communication of clinical, economic and humanistic value evidence for payers, HTA bodies and other decision makers, partnering closely with Market Access, Medical, Pricing and CGA.   Key Responsibilities HTA Strategy and Planning • Develop HTA strategies for in-line brands and pipeline assets, aligned with global and regional access plans. • Prioritise products and indications based on access opportunities, payer needs and upcoming decisions. • Provide HTA input into local access plans, pricing strategies and business cases.   Evidence Generation and Dossiers • Lead the adaptation and/or development of local HTA and value dossiers using global data and local evidence. • Identify evidence gaps in collaboration with Medical/HEOR and support local studies, real-world evidence and outcomes projects. • Ensure scientifically robust, transparent materials tailored to Egyptian payers and committees.   Submissions and Payer Engagement • Coordinate HTA submissions and presentations in partnership with Access and CGA. • Translate clinical and economic data into clear value propositions, budget-impact narratives and outcomes messages. • Support clarifications, follow-up and negotiations related to assessments and recommendations.   Analytics, Modelling and Insights • Interpret global economic models and adapt assumptions to reflect local practice; support cost-effectiveness and budget-impact scenarios. • Analyse HTA outcomes, reimbursement decisions and payer feedback to generate insights for brands and access strategies. • Track international HTA trends and methodologies and share key learnings with local and regional stakeholders.   Cross-Functional Collaboration • Align HTA activities with Market Access, Pricing, CGA, Medical, Business Unit Heads and Finance. • Provide HTA and value communication training to Access, Commercial and Medical teams. • Contribute to governance forums, launch readiness activities and major access decisions.   Compliance and Standards • Ensure adherence to company policies, scientific standards, local regulations and ethics/compliance requirements in all HTA activities. • Maintain documentation, version control and audit readiness for dossiers, models and supporting analyses. • Champion patient-centricity and compliance in all evidence generation and access work.   Required Qualifications and Experience • University degree in pharmacy, medicine, health economics, public health, epidemiology or a related field; postgraduate training in HTA/HEOR is strongly preferred. • Approximately 5–7 years of experience in HTA, health economics, market access or outcomes research. • Strong understanding of the Egyptian healthcare system, payer landscape and pricing/reimbursement decision processes. • Proven experience in economic modelling, value dossier development and HTA submissions. • Experience working in cross-functional, multinational environments.   Key Capabilities and Skills • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret clinical and economic data into clear, compelling narratives. • Knowledge of HTA/HEOR methodologies, including cost-effectiveness, budget impact, QALYs and outcomes measures. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to simplify complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders. • Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across functions and levels. • High ethical standards, scientific rigour and strong attention to detail. • Ability to manage multiple pr