Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

The role will report to the Director of Market Access and is considered an enterprise-critical position for us. We are therefore eager to attract the best talent.

• Prepare evidence packages for new drug pricing & reimbursement (P&R) and reimbursement scope expansion
• Engage with government stakeholders (HIRA, NHIS) to manage P&R issues and reimbursement decisions
• Lead brand team communications regarding P&R
• Develop and drive P&R strategies for new drugs based on their characteristics and the governmental policy landscape
• Oversee risk sharing, P&R exemption schemes, reimbursement scope expansion
• Plan and update launch readiness for new indications/products with JAPAC Market Access
• Address & defend against government cost containment measures through cross-functional platforms
• Anticipate government policy changes and lead internal strategy discussions (HAT)
• Support affiliate brand teams with tactical plans and stakeholder engagement during P&R processes or when dealing with cost containment measures
• Drive collaboration with Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, PR, Medical, and other functions
• Conduct post-negotiation reviews for wins/losses
• Lead integrated access strategy for pipeline products
• Contribute to Disease Opportunity Profiles
• Communicate HTA strategy, adapt value propositions for JAPAC
• Set and execute Government Affairs goals & stakeholder engagement activities
• Review and plan GA activities for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Degree in pharmaco-economics, statistics, medical, pharmacy, life sciences or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare payer/provider, or academic institution (e.g., Ministry of Health and Welfare, HIRA, NHIS)
• Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills
• Strong commitment to compliance and scientific integrity

Skills:

• Strategic thinking around value-story positioning
• Effective interfacing and communication with customers & internal teams
• Collaboration skills in cross-functional/brand environments
• Understanding of local and JAPAC affiliate implications
• Ability to identify policy/environmental opportunities and stakeholder mapping/planning

Required Knowledge:

• Cost-containment measures in Korea
• Market mechanics, healthcare policy, and funding pathways
• Payer mindset and motivations

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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