Pricing & External Affairs Senior Manager

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Job details

Company overview

This company is the world's leading pharmaceutical company.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic NHI pricing strategies and gain endorsement of NHI pricing strategies and proposals of NHI prices with Country President and TA Leads through the Pricing Committee
• Develop robust pricing dossiers and strategically manage price negotiations
• Build strong alignment & partnership among Japan Pricing Core members (New Asset & Access Strategy team, New Asset Analysis team, DJ, Medical, Launch Excellence Team, Policy and Public Affairs, and the global PHI) to ensure optimal price setting
• Develop Pricing-related OP assumptions
• Refresh pricing assumptions and estimated prices for pipeline products and BD assets to reflect the latest competitive environment
• Minimize the downward price adjustment by price revision/repricing through cross-functional collaboration
• Maintain good relationship with “Policy Planning Division for Pharmaceutical Industry Promotion and Medical Information Management, MHLW” (former EAD) and act as a mediator between the company and MHLW to flawlessly manage all product-related issues, as well as NHI pricing negotiation
• Actively participate in trade association activities (FPMAJ, PhRMA, FIRM, etc.) to establish a pro-innovative pricing framework
• Contribute to building a high performing team by actively engaging in coaching junior colleagues and nurturing a positive environment where people feel energized and eager to speak up

Requirements

• Minimum 20 products experience in NHI pricing is required and 5-8 years or more experience in NHI pricing is preferable
• Comprehensive knowledge of the healthcare system, deep knowledge of the NHI pricing system and extensive experience in NHI pricing negotiation
• Solid understanding of health policy & health system dynamics, access, pricing & reimbursement system
• Excellent communication skills to interact with external/internal executive-level stakeholders
• Innovative and creative strategic thinking with a strong problem-solving capability
• Teamwork /networking & interpersonal skills, and negotiation skill
• Advanced writing ability and excellent communication skills in Japanese, and communication skills in English
• Agile thinking with a flexible open mind
• Active and positive communicator with a sense of inclusion

Salary

12 - 18 million yen

Location

Tokyo