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Market Access Senior Associate Consultant
E&A Farma is a partner for pharmaceutical industry in health policy consultancy. E&A Farma is a small consultancy company specialized in Market Access (pricing and reimbursement) and Public Affairs. We are a young & dynamic team with the ambition of making medication accessible for patients.
Experience of many years is blended with youthful creativity, bringing the existing expertise to the next level. Efficiency and accuracy are the cornerstones of our company. We are not just looking to advise our clients, we want to work as partners. Thanks to this customization we really believe that added value can be created by our partnership.
We have a large portfolio of clients with products in different therapeutic areas. We work mostly for Small & Medium size Enterprises and start-up pharmaceutical companies primarily within the innovative industry with a focus on rare diseases.
As we are a small company, you will be closely involved in all projects and activities that we do. Because of our tailor-made approach, collaboration with each client is excitingly different. In this regard, teamwork is also very important, within the company and with the clients.
Our offices are located in the Greenhouse in Diegem which is centrally located to reach our customers, but also easily accessible by public transport (train or bus).
The Function
The main tasks of the Senior Associate Consultant will be:
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Scientific input for and medical writing of Pricing and Reimbursement files
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Developing Budget Impact Models and Pharmaco-Economic Analysis
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Administration and Follow-up of Pricing and Reimbursement Procedures
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Stakeholder mapping and management
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Organize advisory boards
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Analyse the evolution in the Belgian and Luxembourg healthcare systems
Job Description
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Develop the scientific backbone of the Pricing and Reimbursement dossiers based on Systematic Literature Review and/or Corporate Value Dossiers.
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Write the Pricing and Reimbursement dossiers according to legislation and templates.
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Develop Budget Impact Models and Pharmaco-Economic Analysis as part of the Reimbursement Dossier
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Gather and Analyze Data from Prescription Databases, Registries and RWE publications
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Translate the dossier into a comprehensive Position Paper to be disseminated to stakeholders
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Proceed with the administration of the pricing & reimbursement submission
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Follow the reimbursement process from pre-submission meeting until reimbursement including reviewing Reports and follow-up on questions.
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Map and manage the relevant key stakeholders, influential actors and decision makers and continuously update the information in order to develop partnerships with patient associations, healthcare provider associations (physicians, pharmacists, hospital, nurses…), sickness funds, trade associations, think tanks…
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Help perform public policy and strategy assessments. Gather, interpret, and disseminate information on government initiatives regarding healthcare.
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Monitor and analyse new governments initiatives, potential change in law and broader developments (including parliamentary activities; both regarding healthcare and industrial policies); identify key trends.
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Contribute to policy related communications efforts, including policy newsletters, position papers and advocacy documents
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Set up expert and payers meetings as well as decision maker meetings and related project
Profile
Education & Experience
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University degree in Sciences (preferably MD or Pharmacist) or an Economic degree with demonstrated interest in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
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A first (2 – 4 years) experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Knowledge of and experience in Market Access and/or Medical/Pharmaceutical/Regulatory Affairs is a clear asset.
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Knowledge of and interest in the Belgian political and healthcare systems. Good understanding of the challenges of the innovative pharmaceutical sector and the healthcare sector in general
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Experience in managing multiple tasks/projects/priorities and complex issues.
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Proven ability to understand and clearly communicate medical and/or scientific topics
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Understanding of and/or experience in drug product pricing & reimbursement and listing processes.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch, French and English; ability to make complex issues easy to understand; good affinity to adapt messaging to the relevant audiences
Competencies
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Innovative and forward thinking
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Demonstrate business knowledge
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Plan and execute effectively (ability to work under pressure)
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Proactivity (ability to anticipate future needs)
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Influence and Inspire (ability to manage relationships with external customers)
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Analytical skills and strategic thinking
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Be resilient and learn from experience
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Strive for the best in the quality of work
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Scientific writing skills
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Flexibility in time and mindset
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Stress resistant
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Teamplayer
To apply, please send your resume and motivational letter to johan@eaconsultants.be.
For more information you can also visit our website www.eaconsultants.be.