Market Access and External Affairs Director At

**Job Function**:
Market Access
**Job Sub Function**:
Health Economics Market Access
**Job Category**:
Professional
**All Job Posting Locations**:
Wien, Austria

**About Innovative Medicine**

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

**Job Purpose**

The **Market Access and External Affairs Director AT** is part of the Austrian leadership team and is accountable for delivering and sustaining optimal and timely market access and pricing for the dedicated Johnson & Johnson innovative medicine portfolio of products. The job holder represents Johnson & Johnson innovative medicine to the external environment (e.g. trade associations, authorities, and key stakeholders) and contributes to the growth, positive image, and reputation of Johnson & Johnson innovative medicine as well as a sustainable and innovation-friendly health care environment.

**Responsibilities**:
**Market Access**

- Develop and implement market access strategies for new and existing products to secure reimbursement and pricing approvals.

- Lead negotiations with health authorities, payers, and other relevant stakeholders.

- Monitor, analyze & shape healthcare policy changes, pricing trends, and reimbursement frameworks in Austria.

- Ensure compliance with local regulations and company standards in all market access activities.

**External Affairs**

- Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including government bodies, patient organizations, industry associations, and healthcare professionals.

- Represent the company in policy discussions and industry forums to influence healthcare policy and access conditions.

- Develop advocacy strategies to support patient access and company objectives.

**Leadership & Collaboration**

- Lead and develop a high-performing team within Market Access and External Affairs.

- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Commercial) to align strategies.

- Provide strategic input to global and regional teams on Austrian market dynamics.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Health Economics, Business, or related field.

- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Market Access within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry

- Proven track record of successful pricing and reimbursement negotiations in Austria

- Strong knowledge of Austrian healthcare system, HTA processes, and policy environment.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Fluent in German and English

**Core Competencies**:

- Strategic Vision & Business Acumen

- Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

- Leadership & People Development

- Negotiation & Communication Skills

- Regulatory & Compliance Expertise

- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

- Adaptability & Resilience

- Innovation & Patient-centric Mindset

Workload: 100%

Location: Vienna, Office-based

Pay grade: 40

**Required Skills**:
**Preferred Skills**:
Agility Jumps, Commercial Awareness, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Intelligence, Global Market, Go-to-Market Strategies, Health Economics, Health Intelligence, Market Knowledge, Market Opportunity Assessment, Mentorship, Pricing Strategies, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Change, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility