ROLE SUMMARY

The Global Access Strategy & Pricing (GASP) Director on Vyndaqel will have major accountability to be the country facing colleague collecting insights as well as developing/disseminating key pricing and market access strategies & tactics to international markets.   The Vyndaqel GASP director will work cross-functionally with the team to manage the Integrated Value and Access Strategy (IVAS development), and Lifecycle Management (LCM) projects.  The role will also assist in helping to evolve the Brand Pricing Policy (BPP) as the brand navigates complex challenges over the coming years.   In addition, the role will help to facilitate the GAV Op ’26 process as well as interface with key markets during Op ’26.  Lastly, the director will also help manage operational brand activities including managing weekly AMT calls, monthly COP meetings, email newsletters, budget management, and management of pricing trackers.  

The GASP director will partner closely with the cross-functional asset teams and run the Access Matrix Team to help evolve the IVAS (Integrate Value & Access Strategy).  The GASP director will partner with local country access colleagues, and help to review local business cases as appropriate.  Close collaboration and partnership with HTA Value and Evidence colleagues will be essential in order to evolve Vyndaqel’s value narrative and evidence platform.  Being proactive, challenging the status quo, and thinking out of the box will be critical for the role. 

About Global Access & Value:   

Global Access & Value (GAV) is a group within Pfizer that brings together experts in health economics and outcomes research, real-world data, patient-centered outcomes assessment, market access, pricing, strategy and contracting. This group is responsible for ensuring patients have affordable, timely access to medicines and vaccines that can help optimize their overall health by generating evidence of value and working with payers and governments around the world to create access. Recognizing challenges with healthcare sustainability and the evolution to value-based care, this group is also exploring innovative approaches and new partnerships to transform the way Pfizer brings medicines and vaccines to market. We recognize our responsibility to be part of the solution and aim to be a leader in the industry.

GAV  offers colleagues a distinct opportunity to support evidence-generation and market access strategies across Pfizer’s entire portfolio through all lifecycle stages – from early pipeline to marketed brands to loss of exclusivity and switch to over the counter. Colleagues in GAV have an unparalleled opportunity to grow and develop, while making a meaningful contribution to patient and population health around the world.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Understand and communicate Global Payer/HTA insightsEnsure competitive readiness across key global marketsLead the evolution of the the current Vyndaqel Brand Pricing Policy (BPP) that ensure value for payers, patients, physicians & PfizerLead country workshops for key markets to help evolve Pricing & Market Access StrategyPartner with Value & Evidence to identify short term and long-term evidence generation planIdentify innovative solutions to help manage future pricing and access complexitiesPartner with Pricing dynamics team to assess IRP impactHold monthly COP meetings for 45 markets, review quarterly newsletter, and send out weekly VYNDAlert communications  Manage pricing trackers and dashboards

Specifically:

Provide payer insights to understand/meet the needs of all types of payers in key Pfizer markets and evolve the Access StrategyRepresent the ‘Voice of the Payer’ at cross-functional team and governance bodiesDeliver recommendations relating to price and access strategies, payer strategy, pricing and reimbursement, evidence generation, data collection and value proposition, taking into consideration market archetype and lifecycle considerations Provide price and market access input to cross-functional team deliverables to ensure GAV considerations are incorporated into team recommendations at key governance milestonesProvide Market Access expertise & insights to support internal efforts related to MAx best practices, revenue forecast assumptions, and brand operating plansGenerate & synthesize payer insights through the creation and maintenance of expertise in payer regulation and priorities across major countries / archetypes across the globe:Assessment and communication of external access trends to anticipate potential challenges and opportunitiesGather and synthesize feedback for development programs with health technology assessment agencies, payers, and relevant patient associations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.  Advanced degree in a healthcare, business or economic field preferred (MSc, Pharm.D., Ph.D, MBA)

Experience:

Minimum of 8 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry or related consulting services, with recent experience as in-country access & value, or global pricing/ payer and market access environment

Experience in developing and executing Pricing & Market Access strategies and deliverables for ex-US marketsExperience of managing cross-functional teams in a cross-cultural environmentPharmaceutical business leadership, including experience in strategy development and interaction with customersFamiliarity with strategic and operating planning processesKnowledge and understanding of health economics and associated skillsEx-U.S. market access experience preferredExperience working on LOE brands a plus although not requiredExperience working on Global IRP management a plus although not required

Skills:

Be able to set a simple, clear, and concise set of market access strategies and goalsDemonstrated ability to prioritize most important activities in order to achieve goalsStrong customer-orientation; an ability to see issues from the point of view of othersAn “execution mindset” focused on getting things done quickly and simplyAbility  to manage multiple projects (multitask) involving complex processes, significant budget, competing deadlines and rapidly shifting priorities in a compliant mannerStrong interpersonal skills and evidence of teamwork in a matrix environmentProven ability to build coalitions and develop strong partnerships across functionsExecutive presence and ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization Ability to work under pressure, to take accountability for business challenges, think strategically and tackle complex problemsIntellectual curiosity and ability to spot trends/patternsAbility to work successfully and cooperatively with colleagues across multiple cultures and time-zonesOutstanding Power point and presentation skills as the Vyndaqel team is a visual team relying heavily on slides and Powerpoints

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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