Career Category

Value and Access

Job Description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.

ACCESS STRATEGY MANAGER

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What you will do

In this  role you will play a pivotal part in the Value, Access & Policy team, driving patient access and funding pathways for new assets. You will be responsible for collaborating with key stakeholders (global and local) to deliver subject matter expertise on the competitor landscape, NHS strategic priorities, commissioning intentions and treatment pathways in order to inform future commercial proposals which will impact access and uptake of our medicines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Horizon scan, interpret and inform on key national policy updates, (disease and above brand), providing insights into brand related access levers and NHS structural reform relevant to Amgen strategy.
• Forging a strong cross functional relationship with government affairs lead and HTA team to ensure we remain responsive to key policy levers impacting Amgen portfolio, with timely updates at policy committee and other relevant forums.
• Develop an ‘external network’ of national policy experts and engage with organisations to support Amgen to interpret and respond to key external levers.
• Build a robust external stakeholder engagement plan to ensure Amgen is positioned to influence current and future policy levers. 
• Define and understand the access and funding pathways for prioritised pipeline molecules - identifying barriers and potential access solutions to accelerate uptake of Amgen's brands.
• Provide relevant insight into the HTA process to support optimal pricing strategy and inform the design of medicines uptake initiatives for new pipeline assets.
• Define opportunities to implement national ‘test bed’ initiatives that enable access improvement opportunities at a national scale.

Be part of our team

You would be joining a team with a clear ambition and energy to deliver Industry leading approaches to engagement with senior decision makers across the health system and in doing so enabling greater access of our medicines to patients that will benefit. We are building something special in VAP and are looking for candidates with the passion and belief in the difference we can make to the NHS and to patients. 

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. What we seek in you as an experienced  professional, are these qualifications and skills:

• Degree qualification or equivalent with strong tracked record in market access
• Understanding of the evolving healthcare system and policy landscape with experience of engaging and building strong network
• Experience working in a national role focused on strategic engagement and delivery with NHSE and equivalent devolved nation health systems.
• Knowledge of VPAG and the role of ABPI and APG in delivering on the scheme commitments
• Strong understanding of the HTA and medicines procurement process across Englnad and devolved nations with prior experience in working with HTA teams and related organisations (NICE, CMS, NHSE MVU)
• Experience in developing materials and report writing

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What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits

LOCATION Ability to work flexibly from home with regular office work either from our Cambridge or Uxbridge next generation workspace

APPLY NOW

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.

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Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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