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Position Overview

The Market Access Lead will report directly to the Senior Director, Head of International Market Access and Reimbursement and will be mainly responsible for developing and implementing market access strategies across selected geographies outside of the US with a focus on the UK and Ireland, as well as the Nordic Region.

• Support the development and execution of Market Access and Reimbursement plan and strategies to achieve and/or maintain successful reimbursement in the UK for the remaining subpopulations.
• Prepare the reimbursement dossier and guide the reimbursement submissions process to the authorities across the countries as well as consequent pricing negotiations.
• Secure broad access to Exact Sciences products at national and hospital level thanks to an impactful communication of value messages and well-tailored, innovative communication strategy.
• Adapt and implement market access tools at a country level (health economic models, value story, other value tools)
• Generate local RWE data to strengthen value demonstration.
• Become the single point of contact for all Market Access strategic initiatives, projects and activities.
• Support the efforts of the commercial team to secure private insurance coverage and support hospital-based contracts development processes as required.
• Propose and lead evidence generation projects to further strengthen Exact Sciences products' value story
• Actively monitor and provide guidance on the pricing and reimbursement environment and policies for in vitro diagnostics and personalized medicine technologies in selected markets.
• Identify and share market access learnings and best practices across countries and within the International Market Access and Reimbursement team.
• Prioritize and communicate the UK specific market access needs and ensure that they are well captured in the International Market Access and Reimbursement plan.
• Provide strategic thinking into products lifecycle and Exact Sciences portfolio development.
• Partner with trade associations to raise awareness of the challenges linked to patient access to innovative diagnostics, and to raise acceptance of value-based pricing principles with payors.

• University degree required in related field.
• 6-8 years of market access experience (pricing, health economics and/or market access positions)
• Deep understanding of the UK Health Care system and associated reimbursement processes
• Understanding of any of the Scandinavian reimbursement systems is a plus.
• Solid track record in developing and executing Market Access strategies as well as successful reimbursement outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills both written and oral.
  • Fluency in English
  • Strong analytical skills and familiarity with communication tools - PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Strong communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers and customers as needed.

• Strong project management skills.
• Strong communication skills that will assist Exact Sciences communication efforts to its internal and outside audiences, including reimbursement agencies.
• Clear understanding of market related issues as well as local and global commercial strategies, priorities and needs in a growing company.
• High energy individual that enjoys a fast pace and high risk/reward environment.
• Ability to combine strategic vision with tactical hands-on execution and a high work capacity.

• Ability to travel 30% working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorshp. .

• Advanced degree in health economics or related disciplines (e.g. MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc, MBA).
• Experience with diagnostics preferred.
• Previous experience with Oncology products strongly preferred.