Director Market Access - Innovative products (m/f/d)

Role & What You Will Be Doing

• Lead cross‑functional launch project groups for all innovative products, collaborating closely with Medical Affairs, Governmental & Public Affairs, Operational, and Commercial teams.
• Represent the German affiliate in regional and global Market Access groups and meetings.
• Develop and drive comprehensive Market Access strategies tailored to the German market, ensuring launch readiness by leading the creation of AMNOG dossiers aligned with global and local brand strategies.
• Prepare and implement robust Market Access plans to optimize reimbursement and market development.
• Shape and localise global value stories to strengthen product differentiation, prevent price erosion, and broaden access within the German healthcare system.
• Lead and execute evidence generation strategies to ensure payer and HTA requirements are embedded early and consistently throughout the product lifecycle.
• Create compelling payer value propositions and design innovative reimbursement mechanisms for diverse stakeholders in the German healthcare environment.
• Partner with key payers to co‑develop integrated solutions and value modules.
• Engage regularly with key internal stakeholders, including the managing director and communications, and contribute to national and international Market Access forums.
• Support brand planning and portfolio assessments, influencing strategic decisions through Market Access insights.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural Sciences, Medicine, Health Economics, Public Health, Health Policy, Business Administration or Law.
• 5–7 years of professional experience in Market Access, pricing & reimbursement, HTA or related functions within the pharmaceutical industry, payers, consultancies or healthcare institutions.
• Strong hands‑on experience with AMNOG procedures and German benefit assessments.
• Proven track record in successfully securing reimbursement for new, innovative products.
• Solid background in evidence‑based medicine, public health and/or health economics.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working with senior internal and external partners.
• Excellent German and English communication skills.
• Strategic mindset, entrepreneurial attitude and the ability to navigate complex environments.

Benefits

• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Work‑life balance initiatives.
• Attractive bonus & pension scheme.
• Health insurance.
• Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.