Job Description

Opportunity to work with one of the largest European pharmaceutical MNC Best industry compensation and career progression Develop and implement policy shaping and patient activation partnerships for Oncology disease areas. This includes: Map and assess barriers in the patient pathway together with our commercial and medical teams Initiate and accelerate the delivery of policy shaping and patient activation programmes with a focus on positive outcomes for patients Track and report progress on our shaping efforts and share best practice with relevant colleagues Champion and oversee the creation of strong external relationships and partnerships with relevant stakeholders such as policymakers/advisors, patient advocacy groups, clinical experts and professional societies. Maximise the impact of our partnerships, media efforts, medical evidence generation, and other policy and advocacy tools. Brief and empower senior leaders, including the India country president and business unit director, to represent Oncology India-specific objectives to external partners. Work directly with Oncology Business leadership to implement business strategies in response to legislative/regulatory challenges and opportunities. Works in a collaborative and integrated fashion with business-unit leaders to deliver value. Provide inputs and influence policy/ regulatory legislations, which affect the Company\'s business. Establish working relationships with related professional organizations, trade party associations and other key third parties to influence outcomes of critical market access issues Anticipate and highlight the impending developments in the Government that may impact. Effectively address issues, formulate strategies & consult with appropriate business and corporate personnel in providing recommendations for the formation of action plans Develop strategic alliances with pharmaceutical, government and industry partners to leverage influence. Drive pharmaceutical policy through active Participation in Industry Associations and related forum. Build, establish and coordinate relationships with key Ministries/ Organizations (Central and State) and use these to the benefit of the organization. She / He will also work closely and network with key functionaries in the Government Commerce & Industry, Finance, Health, Pharmaceuticals, External affairs, Corporate Affairs, Science & Technology, Labour etc. Assist in the establishment of OBU corporate strategies, policies and plans, which align with government laws, regulations and standards Help in building a positive image of Company & represent business and work extensively with Industry Groups and Associations, including providing inputs and direction to proactive/ reactive responses by Associations/ Chambers to Industry issues, policy development etc. Promote as a leading Pharmaceutical company that can be a trusted partner with key Government officials / Bureaucrats, Payor , Patient advocacy groups, Pharmaceutical and Business organizations that have major influence in the development of healthcare policy Develop, design, and deliver on health economic modeling/simulation projects such as cost effectiveness, budget impact, etc. to support the treatment value proposition for the payer and health systems. Develop presentations, abstracts/publications and other materials to articulate and disseminate this evidence. Obtain latest market trends, market shares and supports strategic planning process with the businesses with the analysis and market insights. Collaborate with Country Market Access teams to develop and implement key components of the reimbursement and market access strategy The Successful Applicant A post-graduation in Management / Economics with bachelor\'s degree in life sciences will be preferred, with minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Progressively responsible experience in a middle/senior level management role experience in executive communications. In-depth knowledge of how the healthcare system operates Demonstrable understanding of national political and economic priorities. Understanding of key public and private payer policy infrastructure, payment methodologies coding and coverage health policy trends, and current business challenges to provide insight into key market access issues. Demonstrable experience collaborating in a fast-moving, multi-cultural workplace Outstanding communication, presentation, influencing skills combined with strong social networking skills Strategic thinker and ability to comprehend complex matters and chart a clear path forward Leadership capability with strong self-awareness and ability to lead through persuasion rather than authority Self-starting, independent, entrepreneurial attitude - a smart risk-taker who thrives on new challenges and on seeing things through to completion Strong business acumen, analytical skills and experience working with various internal business partners (especially Sales, Marketing, Clinical, Regulatory, Legal, and Government Affairs staff) Influence management skills and ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization and between competing organizations. A high degree of strategic thinking, decision making, and tactical skill is required to develop broad strategy and policy, options and recommendations to address issues expeditiously Excellent analytical writing and persuasive skills to develop and convey strategies, policies and action plan. Experience working in a global biopharmaceutical company or in key organisations of the healthcare system (ministry of health or its agencies, medical association, major hospital, etc.) , especially with functional responsibility in health economics and reimbursement planning and program implementation. Experience with AstraZeneca\'s oncology therapeutic area. Experience with patient advocacy, media, thought leadership, public relations campaigns, and medical evidence generation Experience working with customers (payers, hospitals and physicians), trade associations, professional and pharmaceutical organizations and ability to develop mutually beneficial health economics and reimbursement strategies and tactics to support portfolio planning, commercialization, and sales/marketing objectives What\'s on Offer .

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