Job Description

We are dedicated to revolutionizing medicine globally. Our Market Access Oncology division plays a pivotal role as both educators and advocates for our innovative products, processes, and practices. Our tenacious and assertive team utilizes a profound understanding of the healthcare market to forge collaborative relationships with business leaders, customers, and legislative bodies, ensuring positive uptake and education about our products worldwide.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Senior Access Specialist to implement, lead, and manage pricing and market access strategies for our oncology portfolio. This role is essential for enhancing our business results and ensuring that our oncologic products are accessible to patients in Romania.

Key Responsibilities

Pricing Strategy Development:Develop and implement effective pricing strategies for oncologic products in the competitive Romanian pharmaceutical market.Conduct comprehensive pricing analyses and prepare recommendations for both marketed and new oncologic products, collaborating closely with marketing, medical, and business development teams.Reimbursement Dossier Preparation:Develop and submit comprehensive reimbursement dossiers/documents to decision-makers.Coordinate the collection of necessary information from various departments (marketing, medical, business development, outcomes research, regulatory) for timely reimbursement submissions.Market Access Projects:Identify threats and secure positive changes in the business environment for market access of R&D-based products.Develop and implement access projects for oncologic products, ensuring alignment with system availability and needs.Stakeholder Engagement:Build and maintain professional relationships with health decision-makers to stimulate dialogue on access issues.Actively participate in reimbursement negotiations/discussions with the National Health Insurance House (NHIH) and other relevant bodies.Monitoring and Reporting:Continuously monitor changes in the access system (public and private) and keep internal stakeholders informed.Provide feedback to local departments and headquarters as needed.Budget Management:Manage the budget and allocation of resources for local market access projects.

QualificationsUniversity degree in Business or Science.3-5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in market access or pricing roles.Proven experience in business negotiations and group presentations.Strong ability to effectively express complex problems to key decision-makers using various tools, including pharmaco-economic arguments.Developed sense for establishing and maintaining relationships with key decision-makers.Ability to work effectively in a complex and competitive environment.Good understanding of the Romanian healthcare system, including legislative framework, health system management, and financing mechanisms.Knowledge of HTA (Health Technology Assessment) and cost-volume contracting frameworks.Advanced communication skills in both Romanian and English.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a significant impact in the healthcare landscape.Opportunity to work on innovative projects that improve patient access to life-saving treatments.Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about market access in oncology and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Business, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Data Analysis, Direct Marketing, Finance, Healthcare Reimbursement, Health Economic Modeling, Health Economics, Health Economics Research, Health Policy Analysis, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Interpersonal Relationships, Market Research, Pricing Processes, Pricing Strategies, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

07/14/2025

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID:R354603