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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to
transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing
life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases often with limited or no
therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading
therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments.
Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development
advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and
neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development
laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to
serving patients worldwide. Please visit
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an international biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients’ lives by identifying, developing, and commercializing meaningful products that address unmet medical needs. We have a diverse portfolio of products and product candidates with a focus in the areas of neuroscience and hematology/oncology. The Head of Market Access (Canada) will be primarily responsible for leading the development of the Policy and Market Access strategy and execution of the plan to maintain and optimize access to current and future Jazz Pharmaceuticals medicines. This leader will set the tone and be a role-model to ensure that everything we do is focused on three things: putting patients first, being a great place to work, and living our shared values. The incumbent has responsibility for ensuring all activities are executed in accordance with regulatory and local legal frameworks as well as Jazz Pharmaceuticals Policies and Healthcare compliance procedures. This leader will also sit on the Canadian leadership committee and help steer decisions regarding the overall business and employee experience in the affiliate. Essential Functions/ResponsibilitiesMarket Access & Reimbursement StrategyDevelop and execute Canadian market access strategies to secure public and private payer reimbursement for new and existing products.Lead pCPA negotiations, provincial and NIHB formulary submissionsOversee CADTH and INESSS HTA (Health Technology Assessment) submissions, ensuring optimal value demonstration.Collaborate with HEOR and Medical teams to generate real-world evidence and economic models supporting reimbursement.Monitor and adapt strategies based on Canadian regulatory, pricing, and reimbursement policy changes.2. Pricing & Policy LeadershipDrive pricing strategy in alignment with PMPRB regulations and company objectives.Monitor and influence legislative and regulatory changes impacting pricing, reimbursement, and market access.Work with government affairs/external partners to advocate for policy positions that support patient access and innovation.3. Private Payer & Insurer EngagementStrengthen partnerships with major private payers to ensure broad patient coverage.Oversee the development of field reimbursement support programs to assist patients navigating access barriers.4. Cross-Functional Leadership & Internal CollaborationLead a high-performing cross functional team focused on market access, pricing, reimbursement, and payer relations.Partner with Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory teams to ensure market access considerations are integrated into brand planning.Support sales teams with payer insights, reimbursement tools, and training materials.Provide executive leadership with strategic recommendations on pricing, access trends, and policy developments.Key leader and collaborator in Europe/International and Canadastrategy, pipeline, trial design and data generation plansWorking cross-functionally to gather payer insights and synthesize evidence needs to support access. Building and leading high performing, cross-functional matrix teamsInputting into EU/INT early planning decisions regarding e.g. data generation plans for pipeline assets5. Stakeholder relationships development/partnerships and cultureWhen/where applicable, builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders of government, regulatory and legislative bodies. Accountable for key governmental affairs activities and patient association initiativesOversee, co-ordinate and manage the activities of external agencies as requiredEnsure all business is conducted in compliance with internal policies and external regulationsPromote a common vision and ownership of Jazz Pharmaceutical values and cultureDemonstrate, foster and reinforce the Jazz culture including the ambition mindset within Canada in order to support and drive strong performanceRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Deep understanding of the Canadian reimbursement landscape (public & private payers, HTA, drug pricing).Strong relationships with payers, policymakers, industry groups, and key healthcare stakeholders.Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and negotiation skills.Strong understanding of HEORStrategic thinker with the ability to navigate complex regulatory and payer environments.Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive decision-making.Bilingual (English & French)Required/Preferred Education and LicensesEducation:Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PharmD, GEC, HPER, etc..) preferred.Experience:Substantial experience in market access, reimbursement, government affairs, or health policy within the Canadian pharmaceutical or biotech industry.Strong experience and proven track record with pCPA negotiations, CADTH/INESSS submissions, and PMPRB regulations.Proven leadership in payer negotiations, formulary access, and health policy advocacy.Jazz Pharmaceuticals est une entreprise biopharmaceutique internationale axe sur l'amlioration de la vie des patients en identifiant, dveloppant et commercialisant des produits significatifs qui rpondent des besoins mdicaux non satisfaits. Nous avons un portefeuille diversifi de produits et de produits candidats, avec un accent sur les domaines de la neuroscience et de l'hmatologie/oncologie.Le Responsable de l'Accs au March (Canada) sera principalement responsable de diriger le dveloppement de la stratgie de Politique et d'Accs au March et de l'excution du plan pour maintenir et optimiser l'accs aux mdicaments actuels et futurs de Jazz Pharmaceuticals.Ce leader donnera le ton et sera un modle pour s'assurer que tout ce que nous faisons est ax sur trois choses : mettre les patients en premier, tre un excellent lieu de travail et vivre nos valeurs partages.Le titulaire est responsable de s'assurer que toutes les activits sont excutes conformment aux cadres rglementaires et juridiques locaux ainsi qu'aux politiques de Jazz Pharmaceuticals et aux procdures de conformit en matire de soins de sant. Ce leader sigera galement au comit de direction canadien et aidera orienter les dcisions concernant l'ensemble des activits et l'exprience des employs.Fonctions/Responsabilits Essentielles1.Stratgie d'Accs au March et de RemboursementoDvelopper et excuter des stratgies d'accs au march canadien pour obtenir le remboursement des payeurs publics et privs pour les nouveaux produits et les produits existants.oDiriger les ngociations pCPA, les soumissions aux formulaires provinciaux et NIHB.oSuperviser les soumissions CADTH et INESSS HTA (valuation des Technologies de Sant), en assurant une dmonstration optimale de la valeur.oCollaborer avec les quipes HEOR et Mdicales pour gnrer des preuves du monde rel et des modles conomiques soutenant le remboursement.oSurveiller et adapter les stratgies en fonction des changements de politique rglementaire, de tarification et de remboursement au Canada.2.Leadership en Matire de Tarification et de PolitiqueoConduire la stratgie de tarification en alignement avec les rglements PMPRB et les objectifs de l'entreprise.oSurveiller et influencer les changements lgislatifs et rglementaires impactant la tarification, le remboursement et l'accs au march.oTravailler avec les affaires gouvernementales/partenaires externes pour plaider en faveur de positions politiques qui soutiennent l'accs des patients et l'innovation.3.Engagement des Payeurs Privs et des AssureursoRenforcer les partenariats avec les principaux payeurs privs pour assurer une couverture large des patients.oSuperviser le dveloppement de programmes de soutien au remboursement sur le terrain pour aider les patients surmonter les barrires d'accs.4.Leadership Transversal et Collaboration InterneoDiriger une quipe transversale performante axe sur l'accs au march, la tarification, le remboursement et les relations avec les payeurs.oPartenariat avec les quipes Commerciales, Affaires Mdicales et Rglementaires pour s'assurer que les considrations d'accs au march sont intgres dans la planification de la marque.oSoutenir les quipes de vente avec des informations sur les payeurs, des outils de remboursement et des matriels de formation.oFournir la direction excutive des recommandations stratgiques sur la tarification, les tendances d'accs et les dveloppements politiques.oLeader cl et collaborateur dans la stratgie Europe/International et Canada, pipeline, conception des essais et plans de gnration de donnes.oTravailler de manire transversale pour recueillir des informations sur les payeurs et synthtiser les besoins en preuves pour soutenir l'accs. Construire et diriger des quipes matricielles transversales performantes.oContribuer aux dcisions de planification prcoce de l'UE/INT concernant, par exemple, les plans de gnration de donnes pour les actifs du pipeline.5.Dveloppement des Relations avec les Parties Prenantes/Partenariats et CultureoLorsque cela est applicable, tablir et maintenir des relations avec les parties prenantes cls des organismes gouvernementaux, rglementaires et lgislatifs. Responsable des activits cls des affaires gouvernementales et des initiatives des associations de patients.oSuperviser, coordonner et grer les activits des agences externes selon les besoins.oS'assurer que toutes les activits sont menes en conformit avec les politiques internes et les rglementations externes.oPromouvoir une vision commune et l'appropriation des valeurs et de la culture de Jazz Pharmaceuticals.oDmontrer, favoriser et renforcer la culture de Jazz, y compris l'tat d'esprit ambitieux au Canada, afin de soutenir et de stimuler une performance solide.Connaissances, Comptences et Aptitudes Requises·Comprhension approfondie du paysage de remboursement canadien (payeurs publics et privs, HTA, tarification des mdicaments).·Relations solides avec les payeurs, les dcideurs politiques, les groupes industriels et les parties prenantes cls en matire de soins de sant.·Excellentes comptences en rflexion stratgique, communication et ngociation.·Bonne comprhension de HEOR.·Penseur stratgique avec la capacit de naviguer dans des environnements rglementaires et de payeurs complexes.·Excellentes comptences en leadership, communication et gestion des parties prenantes.·Comptences analytiques solides avec exprience dans l'utilisation des donnes pour prendre des dcisions.·Bilingue (anglais et franais).ducation et Licences Requises/Prfres·Diplme de premier cycle requis; diplme avanc (MBA, MSc, PharmD, GEC, HPER, etc.) prfr.Exprience·Plus de 7 ans dans l'accs au march, le remboursement, les affaires gouvernementales ou la politique de sant dans l'industrie pharmaceutique ou biotechnologique canadienne.·Exprience solide et bilan prouv dans les ngociations pCPA, les soumissions CADTH/INESSS et les rglements PMPRB.·Leadership avr dans les ngociations avec les payeurs, l'accs aux formulaires et la dfense des politiques de sant. Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. FOR CANADA BASED CANDIDATES ONLYJazz Pharmaceuticals Canada, Inc. and Celator Pharmaceuticals Corp. are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive.For this role, the full and complete base pay range is: $172,000.00 - $258,000.00Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis.At Jazz/Celator, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz’s Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, Extended Health Care, Dental, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, RRSP, and paid vacation.