In-field Market Access Manager

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Job Description

About the role

As part of the Switzerland Market Access organization this role leads the execution of market access strategies at country and key-account level ensuring sustainable value-based access to Takedas portfolio. The position is predominantly field-based with nationwide responsibility and a stronger focus on the German-speaking region.

The role covers the full Takeda portfolio including Immunoglobulins priority brands and established products.

• Translates franchise and portfolio priorities into actionable market access strategies value stories and account plans.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with payers healthcare authorities regulators hospitals health insurers buying groups and industry associations.
• Develops a deep understanding of stakeholder needs and uses insights to inform portfolio decisions and engagement strategies.
• Anticipates access barriers and addresses reimbursement policy funding and cost-containment challenges.
• Leads negotiations tenders contracting activities and other key access processes with hospitals and buying groups in partnership with the Market Access Lead.
• Supports the implementation of pricing models and access pathways under Article 71 KVV.
• Acts as a trusted point of contact for key decision-makers and strengthens Takedas reputation across the healthcare ecosystem.
• Drives cross-functional collaboration with Commercial Medical Regulatory Finance Public Affairs and regional and global teams to deliver integrated One Takeda solutions.
• Translates field and stakeholder insights into strategic recommendations that optimize patient access and portfolio value.
• Prioritizes resources and opportunities across accounts and regions monitors execution and delivers measurable results.
• Contributes to portfolio and lifecycle management activities including selected tender negotiations.
• Ensures all activities comply with Takeda policies ethical standards and applicable healthcare regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelors or masters degree in life sciences health economics business or a related field.
• More than two years of experience in market access pricing and reimbursement.
• Strong understanding of the Swiss healthcare system including reimbursement pathways funding mechanisms tariff structures and care delivery models.
• Knowledge of HTA HEOR payer decision-making and healthcare policy.
• Experience with tendering contracting and negotiations involving Swiss hospitals or healthcare buying groups is strongly preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking negotiation communication analytical and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to build effective networks influence stakeholders and collaborate across functions and geographies.
• Fluency in German and English written and spoken is required; professional proficiency in French is also required.
• Ability to work autonomously make timely decisions manage risk and balance patient business reputation and compliance priorities.
• Commitment to Takedas culture pillars: Patient-Centric People-Minded Respectful & Collaborative Decision Effectiveness Performance Culture and Enterprise Orientation.

Desirable requirements

• Experience implementing access under Article 71 KVV.
• Experience with Immunoglobulins priority brands or established products.
• Experience developing nationwide market access or key-account strategies.
• Familiarity with digital tools data analytics and AI applications in market access.

Locations

Zurich Switzerland

Base Salary Range:

CHF132000.00 - CHF181500.00

For information about our benefits please click here.

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1