Head of Market Access Japan

• Join a leading US Medical Technology Company as Head of Market Access.
• Lead and grow a highly capable market access team for the Japan business.

About Our Client

• A major American Medical Technology Company with a history spanning nearly 70 years and leading the industry in the fields of heart disease and critical monitoring.

Job Description

• Lead the access and evidence strategy to meet the public and private payers' requirements and engage with local authorities to ensure successful implementation of market access and procurement strategies, from evidence submissions to advocacy activities, adapting JAPAC value propositions to local requirements.
• Lead the engagement strategy through influential conversations and represent the company's interest in an industry-wide manner, developing strong relationships with key stakeholders (KOL, payers, Health Tech Assessment, government public/governmental affairs).
• Develop and plan in-country and regional market access projects and activities with accountability for successful completion of all project deliverables, in partnership with BU teams.
• Navigate the current healthcare/government market access processes and influence key opinion leaders within the environment to change future rules and approaches.
• Represent the country/regional market access and government affairs team to work in collaboration with JAPAC Public Affairs and Global Public Affairs, as well as cross-functional business partners on special strategic initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

• Master's degree or above in related fields of study.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in the health care industry and experience in reimbursement and/or health economics.
• Deep understanding of reimbursement for Pharmaceutical or Medical Device products for the Japan market.
• Proven ability to lead a team.
• Business English level.
• Native or fluent in Japanese.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Career opportunity on a truly global scale.
• Great work-life balance.