Title:  Senior Manager, Market Access

Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Inc. is the fifth largest generic pharmaceutical company in the world, and is rapidly building a branded product presence globally and specifically in Canada. Sun Pharma Canada Inc. has a team of 70 plus employees and a portfolio of 5 commercial products in the Innovative Medicines business and a pipeline of molecules in development. Our goal is to continue to develop and market quality products that bring value to our customers and ultimately help patients.

At Sun Pharma Canada Inc. we believe our people are an invaluable asset. Our culturally diverse workforce is one of our biggest strengths, along with the rich experience they bring across varied skill-sets. We are proud that our global workforce is bound by our common values:

Humility. Integrity. Passion. Innovation

Job purpose

This individual must have a passion for patient access to innovative medicines across Canada and collaborating with a high-performance team that delivers exceptional results. This individual should be focused on making innovative contributions to the organization, have a positive outlook on change, and be adaptable to a dynamic environment without losing focus on business goals.

The Senior Manager Market Access Canada will primarily be responsible for the successful development, delivery and management of Market Access plans and programs across all brands. Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal stakeholders on market access issues, timelines, data and planning.

The Senior Manager Market Access Canada will be responsible for planning and execution of all Market Access requirements for the Canada team.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and execute reimbursement strategies through business analytics and market access research
• Ensure the coherence and integration of market access strategies with sales, marketing and medical
• Offer strategic counsel to cross-functional colleagues regarding market access and reimbursement
• Ensure required resources are secured to deliver market access objectives across all brands
• Monitor reimbursement landscape to assess potential risks and opportunities
• Manage the team budget for assigned therapeutic area for market access plans
• Develop and maintain partnerships with vendors to optimize working relationships for deliverables
• Engage payor groups to better understand the value story of our medicines
• Collaborate with patient support and advocacy groups across Canada, representing Sun Pharma Canada.
• Lead cross functional team on market access planning for Canada with various payors public and private
• Manage the Market Access budgets for prelaunch, launch, post launch and LCM
• Utilize best practices in economic analysis (HEOR) design to create engaging, effective Market Access materials for submissions to payors.
• Ability to manage multiple market access vendors for timelines, quality and deliverables
• Knowledge of PMBRB regulations and reporting requirements
• Manage a project plan, including completing projects on time and within the provided budget while collaborating with internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with members of the larger Market Access team, marketing, sales leadership, Medical Affairs compliance, sales operations, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and report results
• Able to contribute will colleagues as part of a North American Market Access team.

Additional responsibility (Only applicable to customer facing roles)

Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department / Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day

Qualifications

• University degree in the scientific field. Studies in HEOR analysis
• Minimum of 5 years direct experience in Market Access
• Strong understanding of the Canadian reimbursement landscape Public and Private payor
• Proven project and time management skills
• Experience in negotiations with public and private insurers
• Solid understanding of pricing and reimbursement principles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively work in teams, collaborate, and lead by influence
• French Language ability is an asset

Working conditions

Office based time 80 percent, travel time 20 percent

Physical requirements

Travel Required

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $121,500 to $148,500 . Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; RRSP savings plan; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression or any other ground protected by applicable human rights legislation.

The Company does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants.

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