VP Head of Market Access and Pricing Europe

2 weeks ago

Copenhagen, Denmark Ascendis Pharma Full time

Are you passionate about bringing new pharmaceutical products to market? Do you have extensive experience in developing pricing strategies and leading a Market Access team?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new VP, Head of Market Access & Pricing, Europe and International.

Ascendis Pharma is a fast-growing biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, United States and EU Commercial offices in Munich, Madrid, Milan, London and Paris.

We are applying our TransCon technology to build a leading, fully integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of patients, science, and passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs. Today, we have a growing pipeline of product therapies in development, each designed to be a best-in-class therapy.

The role

As our new Head of Market Access & Pricing, Europe and International, you will lead and develop a pricing strategy to enhance product access across diverse markets, head a team of 3-4 market access experts, and provide functional support to 6 local market access leads in multiple regions. This role is based in Europe, with flexibility for the candidate to live and work from various European locations, including Copenhagen, Munich, Madrid, Milan, London, or Paris, while reporting to Camilla Harder Hartvig, EVP, President, Europe and International, based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Key Responsibilities

  •  Serve as the expert on pricing, maintaining a high level of expertise on critical developments in the pricing environment globally and in key markets.
  • Ensure optimal access to the Endocrinology Rare Disease portfolio for the appropriate patient groups by engaging with HTA agencies, governmental groups, and the clinical community.
  • Collaborate with global HEOR to create optimal local value dossiers, including budget impact models tailored to different payer environments
  • Participate in program core teams and global brand teamwork, and contribute to global strategic alliances (e.g., Japan partnership).
  • Develop and maintain a global pricing database.
  • Provide early input into product strategy and LCM to ensure reimbursement and continued product growth. 
  • Build, grow and maintain a regional and country lead access forum.
  • Collaborate with the VP, Global Head of Marketing, to develop value propositions, messaging, and communication resources.
  • Work with Commercial Communications, Medical Affairs, and HEOR on market access publication plans.
  • Coordinate globally with U.S. Head of Market Access and Global Strategy & Insights on pricing decisions.

 Qualifications and Skills

  • Relevant academic degree, preferably a master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Policy, or Health Economics.
  • 15-20 years of experience in Market Access, Pricing/Reimbursement, Marketing, Health Economics, or Policy.
  • Strong strategic commercial insight through experience developing national market access strategies in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Experience working across multiple geographies and market access environments; experience beyond Europe is preferred.
  • Proven track record of collaborating with customers, patient organizations, and stakeholders at all levels internally and externally to influence, define, and implement market access strategies and plans.
  • Demonstrated ability to distill complex information from various resources into actionable insights.
  • Experience in successfully leading cross-functional matrix teams and working with country teams.
  • Proficient in English at a professional level, both written and spoken; additional language skills are an advantage.

Key Competencies

We are seeking a proactive team player with a strategic mindset and a commitment to patient access. Our ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, values open communication and is comfortable navigating ambiguity. An entrepreneurial outlook, strong attention to detail, and the ability to transition between strategic and operational tasks are essential.

Travel: approx. 50 days per year.

Apply now

All applications must be submitted in English and are treated confidentially. Applications will be evaluated when received, so please apply as soon as possible.

For more details about the position or the company, please contact Julie Jore Tornblad on jjt@ascendispharma.com or visit our website www.ascendispharma.com.

If you are passionate about contributing to the field of rare diseases and eager to make a difference at Ascendis Pharma, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in our mission to advance therapeutic innovations and improve patient lives worldwide.

 

 

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