Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Job Description

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General Summary:

The Pricing & Market Access Sr Manager is responsible for executing market access plans and key tactics to maximize access to Cystic Fibrosis (CF) portfolio and pipeline, in line with Vertex’s goals and strategies.

This role will develop CF value proposition, pricing and reimbursement dossiers and value-added solutions to strengthen access pathways to CF care. The role will also understand the end-to-end access pathways in CF to seek for value-added solutions which unlock barriers and increase value in CF care.

This is a hybrid role based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply strong analytical skills on scenario analysis and planning exercises to drive access strategies and solutions to maximize patients’ access to Vertex’s portfolio.
• Develop CF value proposition under different perspectives (payers, policymakers, regulators, CF community) to drive external engagement.
• In collaboration with international HEOR team, develop pricing and reimbursement dossiers, cost-effectiveness model adaptations and HEOR tools to reimbursement plans.
• Ensure training on payer materials including product value proposition, scientific evidence and value story for cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate access key tactics post-reimbursement in a State level to unlock access barriers and maximize number patients on CF reimbursed treatments.
• Work closely to medical team to generate evidence to support the access plans and commercial team to maximize patient access to Vertex’s portfolio in a States Secretariats and CF centres level.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional team and ensure market access perspective is adequately represented in business discussions.
• Monitors key performance indicators related to Pricing and Market Access activities and keeps metric source databases updated.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of HTA environment, pricing and access pathways.
• Navigate through complex scenarios, analyze and make recommendations.
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking to drive decisions based on data.
• Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to different audiences.
• Creativity and address challenges through innovation.
• Workload management to meet deadlines under challenging time constraints.
• Ability to understand the organization's strategy and apply to product pricing and access strategies.
• Fluent English and Portuguese.
• Office-based hybrid position, required 3 days/week in the office
• The role requires a 30% travel mainly nationally.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in sciences, business administration, health policy, health economic or other relevant qualification
• Experience in pricing, HEOR and access strategies
• Deep understanding of HTA, payer environment and health system needs
• Experience with pricing and reimbursement dossier submissions and post-reimbursement tactics

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.