Senior Value & Access Manager

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The Senior Value and Access Manager is responsible for driving market access and value strategies for AbbVie’s portfolio across Australia and New Zealand. Based in our Sydney office, this role focuses on securing timely and sustainable patient access to therapies by developing and executing strategic market access plans and leading submissions to PBAC (Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee), MSAC (Medical Services Advisory Committee), and PHARMAC.

The position requires strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and engagement with external partners. Success in this role depends on a keen understanding of healthcare systems, analytical skills, and proven expertise in securing product listings within complex regulatory environments.

This position is a 12 month, Max Term Contract for 3 days per week.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead preparation of PBAC, MSAC and PHARMAC submissions, including writing clear, evidence-based content, with accountability for quality, alignment, and delivery timelines.
• Serve as the market access lead on cross-functional teams, delivering reliable access and payer insights to shape strategy and inform business planning.
• Lead reimbursement feasibility assessments for pipeline assets to support portfolio prioritisation and resource allocation.
• Monitor the evolving reimbursement and policy landscape in Australia and New Zealand and contribute to stakeholder engagement activities that support access objectives.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure local access insights inform evidence planning and support alignment on access and pricing strategy.
• Provide input into reimbursement and pricing assumptions for financial planning cycles
• Coach/mentor less experienced market access colleagues

• Represent AbbVie externally with Department of Health, Medicines Australia and external experts relevant to portfolio as required.
• Report any adverse event within 24 hours as per AbbVie’s policies and procedures.

• Proactively participate in AbbVie’s WHS programs, adhere to policies and promote a safe work environment at all times.
• Adhere to AbbVie’s internal codes of conduct and compliance processes.
• Other ad hoc duties such as administrative duties, as requested.

• Tertiary qualifications in Biomedical, Science, Public Health, Health Economics, or Business Administration
• Extensive experience in market access, health economics, or related roles within the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong understanding of the ANZ healthcare system and reimbursement processes
• Experience in Market Access strategy development, and advanced capability in writing high-quality HTA submissions with clear, evidence-based value propositions
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects independently, including management of external vendors and project timeline
• Strong strategic & analytical thinking: demonstrated by the ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems, and interpret information in a manner that provides appropriate recommendations to senior management and across functional areas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor content to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects independently, including management of external vendors and project timeline
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and matrix environments, and to lead collaborative initiatives
• Ability to adapt to evolving customer needs/demands within a changing environment

Flexibility and Availability: In line with Australia’s 'Right to Disconnect' legislation, we recognise and respect employees' right to refuse contact outside of their working hours, unless such refusal is deemed unreasonable. As we operate in an international, matrixed environment, there may be occasions where your role requires participation in business meetings outside of standard hours. We value and support flexibility and appreciate your willingness to occasionally accommodate these requests to ensure effective collaboration and communication within our global team.

WAYS WE WORK

• All For One Abbvie; We weigh all decisions against the common good. We inspire, share and create as a team. We solve problems for all rather than serving our immediate team.
• Decide Smart & Sure; We make intelligent decisions to create the best outcomes. We act quickly, embrace experimentation, and learn what doesn’t work and get on to what does.
• Agile & Accountable; We streamline and eliminate unnecessary obstacles. We plan but adapt as we go. We delegate and make tough decisions to ensure focus on results, staying keenly aware of the urgency in all we do.
• Clear & Courageous; Open, honest, candid dialogue is core to our work and how we act with each other. We share information freely and continuously to find solutions. We admit mistakes. We grow stronger by putting the courage of our conviction to the test.
• Make Possibilities Real; We question with endless curiosity. We’re never satisfied with good enough—patients depend on us to deliver more. We challenge ourselves to find creative, constructive solutions to turn possibilities into reality.

CODE OF CONDUCT & BUSINESS INTEGRITY STATEMENT

• AbbVie is committed to observing high integrity and ethical standards in all its business dealings with our customers, with each other, business partners and suppliers. 
• AbbVie as a responsible corporate citizen will adhere to these standards, as well as to local, national and international laws.
• All AbbVie employees are responsible for maintaining the Company’s reputation for conduct in accordance with the highest level of business integrity, ethics and compliance with the law. 
• Soliciting and/or accepting/attempting/offering bribes or any illegal gratification is therefore cause for immediate dismissal. 
• AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. 

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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