Join CSL Behring as Market Access & Pricing Senior Manager in Japan. In this key role, you will lead the development and execution of access strategies for our pipeline of specialty and regenerative medicines.
You'll work closely with R&D, Medical Affairs, Patient Advocacy, Government Affairs, and New Products to shape access plans from early development through to launch onwards. This role is suited to a professional with strong market access and pricing experience-ideally in specialty care-who can work cross-functionally and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop and execute market access strategies for pipeline products.
- Partner with global and local R&D, Marketing, and Medical Affairs to shape product value propositions.
- Build pricing strategies and prepare pricing submission dossiers.
- Contribute to annual and strategic planning, including access strategies and resource planning within assigned Brand Teams.
- Lead HTA submissions and pricing negotiations with MHLW.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including payers, providers, and regulators.
- Monitor market conditions, pricing policies, and reimbursement trends to inform strategic decisions.
- Identify payer opportunities and implement programs to reduce access barriers.
- Collaborate with industry associations such as PhRMA, EFPIA, and FPMAJ.
- Keep internal teams updated on changes in reimbursement, healthcare policies, and funding legislation.
- Influence global R&D and therapeutic area teams to align evidence generation with local access and pricing strategies.
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Your skills and experiences
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Health Policy, Health Economics, Life Sciences, or Healthcare.
- 7+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a strong track record in Market Access & Pricing.
- Hands-on experience in health economics modelling, including HEOR, HTA, and indirect treatment comparisons (ITC), is highly preferred.
- Solid understanding of market access fundamentals, healthcare financing, reimbursement systems, and access-to-medicine policies.
- Background in specialty care or regenerative medicine is preferred.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities in both Japanese and English, with confidence in engaging across all levels of the business.
- Comfortable engaging with government authorities and navigating complex, cross-cultural business environments.
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior government officials and key opinion leaders.
- Experienced in working effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Skilled in analysis, communication, and critical evaluation.
- Able to translate complex clinical data into clear, concise reports and regulatory submissions.
- Strong planning and project management capabilities.
Why CSL Behring?
- Be part of a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Contribute to life-saving therapies and make a real impact on patients' lives.
Our Benefits
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About CSL Behring
CSL Behring is a global leader in developing and delivering high-quality medicines that treat people with rare and serious diseases. Our treatments offer promise for people in more than 100 countries living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. Learn more about CSL Behring.
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