POSITION SUMMARY
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Develop and implement robust pricing strategies for Amgen products to obtain optimal reimbursement price through leading Amgen cross functional pricing teams
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Develop price negotiation strategy in China
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Evidence generation, value story development and delivery to experts/payors
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Act as a critical link between VA&P, strategic planning, medical and JAPAC/global cross-functional team in strategy, market access, evidence generation, etc.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Activities:
1. NRDL accountabilities:
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Provide in-depth insights on pricing, access, payer, and policy matters critical for product evaluation regarding:
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Evolution of the reimbursement/funding system and what the environment will evolve to at launch and beyond
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Magnitude of the opportunity in relation to pricing implications
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Value evidence that is required to support optimal product pricing at NRDL negotiation
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External engagement : Engage regularly with relevant reimbursement/HEOR authorities, experts to understand current landscape and anticipate future changes
2. Pricing and reimbursement accountabilities:
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Develop and implement robust pricing strategies including NRDL negotiation to obtain optimal reimbursement price
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Explore innovative payment method, commercial health insurance for new product reimbursement before NRDL listing
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Serve as local technical expert to regional and global teams
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Effectively represent Amgen China positions and requirements at regional & global planning and strategy meetings
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Working with Marketing, Finance and other functions to ensure business plans and forecasts incorporate latest pricing and reimbursement assumptions
3. Pricing protection accountabilities:
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Develop and implement robust strategies on national and local volumed based procurement (VBP)
Building organizational capability
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Build trust among team members and broader stakeholders by setting a highly visible example for colleagues within VA&P in terms of professional excellence and commitment to demonstrating leader behaviors and values
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Create and maintain a team culture that values, recognizes and generates high performance, supports innovation and challenges the status quo
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Provide clear role responsibility, establishing a climate of continuous measurement and performance improvement
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Create processes to share information and experiences, leverage initiatives across teams where appropriate, and enhance productivity of marketing efforts
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Actively support development of direct reports and high-potential colleagues providing insights, direction and opportunities
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
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Report to VA&P Head
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Cross-functional (strategic planning, medical, marketing, KA, commercial, JAPAC/Global VA&P, etc.)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s Degree and 10 years of Experience with pharmaceutical pricing, HEOR and reimbursement in China
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Strong knowledge of global payer systems and policies
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Basic Requirements
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Good understanding of China healthcare system including pricing & reimbursement mechanism and system
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Skillful in KOL engagement, and payor negotiation preferred
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Clear, effective communication in Chinese and English both in oral and writing
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Strong strategic thinking abilities, results oriented
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Logical thinking, creative, willingness to bring forward new and different approaches
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Enjoy new challenges and is comfortable with responsibilities
Key Capabilities
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Manage uncertainties with focus on delivering results through Effective Team and Peer Leadership
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Formulating Integrated, Cross-Functional Strategies through effective communicating with logical thinking approach