Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTIONWe are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversi?ed by geography, product and manufacturing capability.Aspen is a dynamic organization built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At Aspen, not only do we source for the best talent, but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.The Groups key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.OBJECTIVE OF ROLECo-ordinate all internal and external market access and reimbursement activities for Aspens product portfolio to enable commercial success.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop market access plans for specified products in line with product brand plans

• Create tailored payer solutions, leveraging Aspens resources and appropriate resources from payer partners and third parties when applicable
• Engage external payers/Medical aids to ensure optimal access and reimbursement for Aspen and partner products

• Establishes trust-based relationships with private and public payers to identify their key needs potential areas for strategic collaboration.
• Acts as Payers single point of contact and representative of all Aspens products across business units.
• In Payer negotiations, has the mandate to make decisions on the product value and price level
• Ability to develop business cases to address current payer pain points.
• Develop product business cases to determine go-no-go decisions for Aspen and Alliance partners

• Provides leadership and subject matter expertise on the changing healthcare dynamics and the needs of the payer customer. Proactively shares best practices and leverages synergies across Business Units
• Co-develops strategies across Aspens business units that identifies relevant customer needs, prioritizes initiatives and company investments, and establishes a clear action plan for success.
• Manage the internal Aspen process to ensure optimal market access for products as per their life cycle, in line with brand plans and timings

• Actively generates payer insights and ensures the inclusion thereof in Aspens strategic planning processes
• Utilizes payer landscape insights and knowledge to help refine the go-to-market strategies and value proposition development across Aspens product portfolio
• Conduct price/volume scenario analysis to support price decision making on behalf of the business

• Assists the broader organization in developing Aspens capability in payer partnerships in an Affordability Constraint market

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSBachelors Degree requiredKNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 years Market Access experience
• Demonstrated ability to launch new products with optimal patient access and reimbursement
• Market access or commercial experience in immunology and oncology therapeutic areas
• A solid understanding of the SA healthcare landscape, regulations and pricing dynamics
• Deep technical knowledge of pricing processes and developing business cases for NCES
• Financial modelling understanding in terms of developing robust business cases and assumptions

SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Customer Centricity (Internal and external)
• Fluency in uncertainties driving payer decision making
• Fluency in Financial planning, Risk Management and Funding mechanisms
• Strong Analytical skills
• Negotiation skills
• Strategic thinking
• Judgement
• Interpersonal leadership
• Learning agility

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIREDProficient in Microsoft Office Suite with a focus on Excel and Power BIThe successful candidate must have a valid drivers licence and be available to travel as per the requirements of the role.Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CVs online on or before 12 February 2024. Please note that if you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen mailing address after applicants have had informed their direct line managers of their application for this specific role.

Aspen Pharmacare