LATAM Senior Manager, Market Access, BD Advanced Patient Monitoring (Based in São Paulo)

Becton Dickinson (BD) recently completed the acquisition of the Edwards Critical Care business. This position is part of the Critical Care division, and as such will become a part of the BD organization in the future. Critical Care will operate as a separate business unit, called Advanced Patient Monitoring (APM) within BD's medical segment, aligning with BD's smart connected care approach. BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. If you are invited to interview for this position, a recruiter will provide further details about this exciting transition. Learn more about BD at bd.com.

Throughout our history, Edwards has helped transform the way physicians monitor and take preventative measures for cardio patients. Our Critical Care business unit specializes in advanced hemodynamic monitoring solutions, including artificial intelligence algorithms to provide predictive readings to clinicians, helping them get patients home to their families faster. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

• Be the strategic partner to secure timely patients access, appropriate funding and sufficient reimbursement to the innovative products and solutions
• Develop and plan market access projects and activities with accountability for successful completion of all project deliverables
• Provide direction and guidance to external project teams to execute tactical market access projects and/or initiatives
• Identify and evaluate market access process improvement and/or course correction/course alignment opportunities
• Assess access and reimbursement issues that matter to the business in partnership with stakeholders (e.g., Business Units Managers) to identify fast access pathways and optimal reimbursement.
• Develop local market access opportunities in collaboration with the sales team
• Lead the implementation reimbursement strategy for current and pipeline products

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• 10 years knowledge of previous related knowledge Required
• Health-Economics, Business, Political sciences or Communications Preferred
• Experience in Market Access, Public Affairs within LATAM
• Experience in Public Affairs or Public Relations and external engagement in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry Preferred
• Experience with implant market
• Medical education and health economic training background is preferred. A bio-medical engineering background is also suitable Preferred
• Fluent English level required
• Spanish required

• Self-motivated, result oriented, problem solver with strong ownership and leadership skills.
• Proven successful project management skills
• Proven expertise in both Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Power Point systems
• Strong communication and influencing skills, able to work in a matrix environment and to work with governmental officials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English required; Ability to speak local language(s) required (e.g., German, French)
• Recognized as an expert in government (particularly healthcare) policies with specialized depth within the organization
• Ability to build good relationships with KOLs (medical, health-economists, other) and Healthcare related authorities
• Expert understanding of related aspects of pricing & reimbursement processes
• Expert understanding of local healthcare system and political environment
• Detail oriented
• Capacity to deliver impactful communications through a balanced analytical and creative approach to complex technical matters
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Ability to represent leadership on projects within a specific area interfacing with project managers and cross functional teams
• Ability to consult in project implementation within the Market Access team
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control