Head Of Market Access And Pricing, Canada

7509 BGP Pharma ULC (EPD Canada)

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:

• Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.
• Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
• Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how role will make an impact:

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Responsible for ensuring that all Biocon patented products are in compliance with the Patented Medicines Pricing Review Board. This includes semi-annual and annual reporting of patented medicines pricing to the PMPRB. Monitors PMPRB policies and related pricing risks for Biocon products and develops mitigation strategies as required.
• Responsible for the development and execution of integrated market access and pricing strategies, ensuring reimbursement of Biocon products in a timely manner at an optimal price.
• Co-ordinate federal and provincial government affairs activities in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with decision makers at the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA), public drug plans, private payers, external stakeholders and policy makers
• Develop plans and execute on strategies to achieve and expand public and private reimbursement for Biocon products in the Canadian market.
• Develops reimbursement value propositions, health economic & outcomes research strategies and submission dossiers for all Biocon products.
• Engage with the Biosimilars Canada to ensure that regulations and policies are aligned with Biocon’s objectives. Utilize network of contacts to build effective & valued relationships with other industry/ trade / professional/patient associations.
• Proactively identify and develop strategies to address short and long-term reimbursement risks and opportunities for Biocon products in Canada. Incorporates contingencies and mitigation strategies into these plans.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• Proven experience in relationship building with customer groups, corporate and independent
• Strong knowledge of Canadian market dynamics: stakeholders/key players, influencers, industry associations, professional associations, customers and their business, private payors, products
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 10 years of experience in the pharma industry and Market Access
• Strategic leader with experience in managing teams
• Strong knowledge of provincial government landscape: organization, responsibilities, people, processes (legislative, regulatory, policy) requirements, calendar, elections
• Strong knowledge of provincial pricing and PMPRB regulations.
• Strong knowledge in legislative environment in which functions are performed and regulated i.e. Competition Act, political support and donations, registration and reporting requirements for lobbyists
• Bilingualism an asset (English/French)
• Strong knowledge of branded, generic, biosimilar pharmaceutical industry

This position is an exciting opportunity that is currently part of Viatris supporting our biosimilars business, but will move to Biocon Biologics. Viatris contributed its biosimilars portfolio and related commercial and operational capabilities to Biocon Biologics, effective November 29, 2022. It is anticipated that this role will transfer to Biocon within 24 months of the date of close.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability or any other characteristic, protected by local, provincial, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.