Sr. Regional Access Manager
pStrengthen Edwards Lifesciences' Market Access and Public Affairs footprint across Central and Southern Italy to secure timely patient access, appropriate funding, and recognition of the value of Edwards' innovative technologies. The Regional Access Manager will translate EMEACLA Public Affairs strategy and Business Unit priorities into locally relevant access plans, build partnerships with health authorities, payers, procurers, HTA bodies, medical societies, and patient organizations, and help create an innovation-friendly healthcare environment while maintaining high ethical standards. /ph3How You Will Make an Impact /h3ulliMonitor and anticipate changes in healthcare policy, funding, HTA, and procurement environments; assess their impact, risks, and opportunities; and provide clear recommendations to support patient access and business growth. /liliIdentify, prioritize, and manage regional market access and health policy issues affecting Edwards Lifesciences' Structural Heart Disease portfolio. /liliEstablish, maintain, and strengthen a network with regional health authorities, payers, procurers, HTA bodies, policymakers, medical societies, and patient organizations; map key stakeholders and broaden engagement beyond the existing work plan. /liliDevelop and execute regional access strategies for current and pipeline innovations, adapting Edwards' differentiated value proposition and evidence to local requirements and supporting innovative funding pathways. /liliDevelop innovative access approaches, including value-based procurement, health-economic evidence, and value assessment tools, to support the recognition and reward of breakthrough innovation. /liliSupport cross-portfolio initiatives affecting hospital funding and adoption, including procedure coding, DRG and tariff updates, quality indicators, and other system-level access enablers. /liliOther incidental duties. /li /ulh3What you will need: /h3ulliBachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Life Sciences, Political Science, Law, Economics, or Business)
and b10 years of relevant experience /b in Market Access, health policy, reimbursement, or government affairs, preferably with responsibility at regional or country level; /li /ulh3or /h3ulliMaster's Degree or equivalent in a related field and b8 years of relevant experience /b; /li /ulh3and /h3ulliExperience in Market Access or Public Affairs within the relevant country or regional healthcare environment. /li /ulh3Preferred: /h3ulliExperience in external stakeholder engagement with health authorities, payers, procurers, HTA bodies, medical societies, or patient organizations within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry. /li /ulh3What else we look for: /h3ulliStrong track record in regional or country Market Access roles, with demonstrated ability to translate strategy into executable access plans. /liliComprehensive understanding of the healthcare access, funding, reimbursement, HTA, and procurement environment in the assigned region. /liliAbility to understand and anticipate external trends, assess business and patient-access implications, and recommend practical courses of action. /liliStrong network-building and stakeholder engagement capabilities across health authorities, payers, procurers, policymakers, medical societies, and patient organizations. /liliKnowledge of health economics, outcomes research, value assessment, and evidence requirements for innovative medical technologies. /liliAbility to develop and support innovative access strategies, including value-based procurement and differentiated value tools. /liliStrong business acumen, strategic thinking,
and understanding of the relationship between access priorities, Business Unit imperatives, and patient needs. /liliExcellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage senior internal and external stakeholders. /liliAbility to collaborate effectively with Country Leadership, Business Units, and regional cross-functional teams in a matrix organization. /liliProven project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with ownership, urgency, and attention to detail. /liliAbility to communicate complex technical, policy, and economic topics in a clear, credible, and impactful way. /liliHigh ethical standards and sound judgment when representing Edwards Lifesciences externally. /liliAbility to work independently, evaluate alternatives, and upscale /liliFluency in English, both written and spoken. /liliProficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel. /liliAdherence to all company policies and requirements, including applicable compliance standards. /li /ulpAligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families. /ppFor Italy, the base pay range for this position is 75 000 € to 107 000 € (highly experienced), in line with the applicable National CollectiveAgreement (CCNL Industria Chimico Farmaceutico) /ppThe pay for the successful candidate will depend on some objective criteria (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website. /ppFor the purpose of determining the remuneration and job classification applicable to the position, the employment relationship shall be governed by the provisions of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL). /ppEdwards Italy is certified with ISO30415 DI and UNI PDR 125:2022. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
and b10 years of relevant experience /b in Market Access, health policy, reimbursement, or government affairs, preferably with responsibility at regional or country level; /li /ulh3or /h3ulliMaster's Degree or equivalent in a related field and b8 years of relevant experience /b; /li /ulh3and /h3ulliExperience in Market Access or Public Affairs within the relevant country or regional healthcare environment. /li /ulh3Preferred: /h3ulliExperience in external stakeholder engagement with health authorities, payers, procurers, HTA bodies, medical societies, or patient organizations within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry. /li /ulh3What else we look for: /h3ulliStrong track record in regional or country Market Access roles, with demonstrated ability to translate strategy into executable access plans. /liliComprehensive understanding of the healthcare access, funding, reimbursement, HTA, and procurement environment in the assigned region. /liliAbility to understand and anticipate external trends, assess business and patient-access implications, and recommend practical courses of action. /liliStrong network-building and stakeholder engagement capabilities across health authorities, payers, procurers, policymakers, medical societies, and patient organizations. /liliKnowledge of health economics, outcomes research, value assessment, and evidence requirements for innovative medical technologies. /liliAbility to develop and support innovative access strategies, including value-based procurement and differentiated value tools. /liliStrong business acumen, strategic thinking,
and understanding of the relationship between access priorities, Business Unit imperatives, and patient needs. /liliExcellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage senior internal and external stakeholders. /liliAbility to collaborate effectively with Country Leadership, Business Units, and regional cross-functional teams in a matrix organization. /liliProven project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with ownership, urgency, and attention to detail. /liliAbility to communicate complex technical, policy, and economic topics in a clear, credible, and impactful way. /liliHigh ethical standards and sound judgment when representing Edwards Lifesciences externally. /liliAbility to work independently, evaluate alternatives, and upscale /liliFluency in English, both written and spoken. /liliProficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel. /liliAdherence to all company policies and requirements, including applicable compliance standards. /li /ulpAligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families. /ppFor Italy, the base pay range for this position is 75 000 € to 107 000 € (highly experienced), in line with the applicable National CollectiveAgreement (CCNL Industria Chimico Farmaceutico) /ppThe pay for the successful candidate will depend on some objective criteria (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website. /ppFor the purpose of determining the remuneration and job classification applicable to the position, the employment relationship shall be governed by the provisions of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL). /ppEdwards Italy is certified with ISO30415 DI and UNI PDR 125:2022. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr