Vice President, Head of Global Market Access

Vice President, Head of Global Market Access

Job summary

Sun Pharmaceuticals is looking for a dynamic, experienced, and motivated Head of Global Market Access. As a leader in the organization, this role will be responsible for developing and executing Market Access strategies to demonstrate the value proposition of Sun Pharma’s products to Global payer systems with specific focus on US, Europe and Japan. This individual will lead pre-launch and launch strategic planning and execution to optimize market access and reimbursement on a global scale. This individual will work in conjunction with the global and country cross functional teams, as well as other internal and external stakeholders, to ensure patients have access to Sun’s medicines.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead the Development and Implementation of Innovative Access Strategies: Lead the development and execution of state-of-the-art, innovative, and comprehensive Market Access and pricing strategies for both launched and development compounds.   
• Lead a Culture of Innovation: Guide cross-functional teams in pioneering Real-World Evidence strategies and initiatives.
• Lead in Advanced Research: Design and oversee the execution of cutting-edge health economic models (cost-effectiveness, budget impact, etc.), systematic literature reviews, and both retrospective and prospective observational studies, leveraging the latest methodologies and technology.
• Lead through Strategic Guidance: Monitor and interpret healthcare policy and payer environments, providing strategic guidance to the company to anticipate and adapt to potential impacts.
• Lead through Internal Collaboration: Forge strong collaborations with clinical development, medical affairs, and regulatory teams to ensure seamless integration of Access strategies into overall product development and market access plans
• Lead in External Agency Management: Provide hands-on oversight and guidance on Market Access and pricing related agency selection and management, ensuring the highest quality of collaborations at proper cost.
• Lead in Integrity: Ensure the scientific integrity of all Market Access projects, and lead publications of data in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Lead in Impacting Stakeholders: Engage proactively with external stakeholders, including academic experts, healthcare providers, and payers, to champion the value of our products and drive transformative changes in healthcare practices. 

Education and Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pharmacy or related field.
• Strong understanding of the global payer environment, including health technology assessment (HTA) processes in key markets.

Experience

• 15+ years of experience in Market Access/Pricing function, preferably with experience in innovative medicines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a Market Access leader within a biotech/pharma organization.
• Disease area experience preferred in dermatology, autoimmune disease, ophthalmology, or oncology.
• Track record of successful payer and health technology engagement leading to documented examples of rapid and expanded patient access.
• Excellent leadership skills with a proven track record in managing high-performing teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Display a demonstrated ability to think strategically and implement research strategies across a broad portfolio, setting Sun Pharma apart as a thought leader in the industry.