Associate Manager, Market Access & Pricing

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The purpose of this role is to support project teams attain optimal reimbursement for our client’s products;
the core responsibilities will include contribution to the development of project deliverables by leveraging evidence (clinical, economic, and humanistic) to demonstrate the value of treatments to Canadian payers. This position will assist project leads in their execution of our clients’ national, provincial, and private payer strategic market access plans to achieve timely reimbursement.Associate Managers have at least 1 year of experience on the Canadian Market Access & Pricing team and are fully competent in the core activities required to support compilation of submissions to Canadian Health Technology Agencies (HTA), private payers and the provinces. Associate Managers assist in the training of AssociatesEssential Duties And Responsibilities
Supporting and assisting the EVERSANA team with submissions to the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH), Institut National d'Excellence en Santé et Services Sociaux (INESSS), the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB), provincial agencies/programs, and private payers through:Conducting background research, summarizing research findings, and critically appraising relevant literature and data sources to support and develop submission dossier components for CADTH, INESSS, the PMPRB, the provinces and private payers.Assisting in the writing of reports and developing submission dossier components such as clinical landscape review, clinical summaries, budget impact models/reports, pharmacoeconomic evaluations, payer-specific documentation and forms, and pricing analysis/strategy.Keeping abreast of CADTH and INESSS submission guideline requirements and supporting project leads by compiling submission documents and developing administrative templates and forms for these HTA review bodies.Having a specialized knowledge in the Private Payer and Provincial Copy submission requirements and supporting project leads by developing and uploading/emailing submission documents to private payers and provinces.Preparing draft slide decks for project leads (e.G. for landscape reviews, CADTH/INESSS/private payers, the pCPA and advisory boards)Assisting the development of tools to be used in the negotiation with the pCPA and for Product Listing Agreements (PLAs)Developing skills and experience in team leadership, project management and a client facing role through:Conducting internal and external presentationsLiaising between clients and Canadian payersParticipating in weekly client check-in calls and assisting project leads with agendas and minutesLeading on defined scope projects such as private payer submissions, provincial copies, biosimilar submissions and targeted landscape reviews.Mentoring Associates by training them in submission set up and compilation requirements and the process for uploading/emailing submission documents to private payers and provinces.Monitoring and analyzing the access and reimbursement landscape in Canada to provide clients with updates regarding the ever-changing market access environmentContributing to research efforts undertaken by the EVERSANA team to publish on issues of pharmaceutical policy in CanadaDemonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.All other duties as assignedExpectations Of The Job
Travel: Some travel may be required for meetings with clients, stakeholders, or off-site personnel/managementHours: 37.5 hours per week, business hours 9am-5pm Monday to Friday EST.Qualifications
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Education: University degree (Masters is an asset) in health services research, public health, epidemiology, economics, or pharmacyExperience and/or Training:Demonstrated ability to be part of project teamsStrong multitasking, organization, prioritization, and project management skillsFlexibility and ability to adapt quickly to changing customer needs/demands and to environment changesStrong research, analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent interpersonal and networking skills and capacity to manage conflict constructivelyExcellent verbal and written communication and presentation skillsLanguage: Business level English proficiency is required;
reading, writing and communication in French is an assetTechnology/Equipment: in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of applications, Excel in particularPreferred Qualifications
Experience and/or Training:Understanding of the Canadian healthcare landscape, HTA, Canadian private and public payersKnowledge of the practical application of Pharmacoeconomics in HTA reviewRelevant pharmaceutical/biotech industry market access experience is an assetPhysical/Mental Demands And Working Environment
Office: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to reach, grasp, stand and/or sit for long periods of time (up to 90% of the shift), walk, talk and hear;
occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, with frequent interruptions and multiple demands.Additional Information
EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 and is not applicable to locations outside of the Canada. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range at any time.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited e-mails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please know EVERSANA would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers at EVERSANA.From EVERSANA's inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.EVERSANA is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process please contact us at View email address on ca.hrm.tc details on our AODA Accessibility Policy, please visit posting is for an existing vacancy. AI technology may be used to enhance efficiency in the recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by our human resources team in compliance with the Canada Human Rights Act.Follow us on LinkedIn | Twitter
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