Value & Access Manager

Job Description

Help shape access to innovative medicines across Australia and New Zealand.

As a Value & Access Manager, you’ll lead PBAC, MSAC and PHARMAC submissions and help develop market access strategies that support timely, sustainable access to AbbVie’s portfolio. Working across local, regional and global teams, you’ll bring reimbursement, payer and policy insights into key decisions spanning pipeline planning, evidence generation, pricing and portfolio strategy.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

• Preparation of PBAC, MSAC and PHARMAC submissions, including writing clear, evidence-based content, with accountability for quality, alignment, and delivery timelines.
• Serve as the market access lead on cross-functional teams, delivering reliable access and payer insights to shape strategy and inform business planning.
• Contribute to reimbursement feasibility assessments for pipeline assets to support portfolio prioritisation and resource allocation.
• Monitor the evolving reimbursement and policy landscape in Australia and New Zealand and contribute to stakeholder engagement activities that support access objectives.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure local access insights inform evidence planning and support alignment on access and pricing strategy.
• Provide input into reimbursement and pricing assumptions for financial planning cycles
• Represent AbbVie externally with Department of Health, Medicines Australia and external experts relevant to portfolio as required. 
• Report any adverse event within 24 hours as per AbbVie’s policies and procedures.
• Proactively participate in AbbVie’s WHS programs, adhere to policies and promote a safe work environment at all times
• Adhere to AbbVie’s internal codes of conduct and compliance processes.
• Other ad hoc duties such as administrative duties, as requested.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Biomedical, Science, Public Health, Health Economics, or Business Administration
• Experience in market access, health economics, or related roles within the pharmaceutical industry
• The ideal candidate should have an understanding of the ANZ healthcare system and reimbursement processes
• Experience in Market Access strategy development, and advanced capability in writing high-quality HTA submissions with clear, evidence-based value propositions
• Ability to lead projects independently, including management of external vendors and project timeline
• Strong strategic & analytical thinking: demonstrated by the ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems, and interpret information in a manner that provides appropriate recommendations across functional areas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor content to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and matrix environments.
• Ability to adapt to evolving customer needs/demands within a changing environment

Flexibility and Availability: In line with Australia’s 'Right to Disconnect' legislation, we recognise and respect employees' right to refuse contact outside of their working hours, unless such refusal is deemed unreasonable. As we operate in an international, matrixed environment, there may be occasions where your role requires participation in business meetings outside of standard hours. We value and support flexibility and appreciate your willingness to occasionally accommodate these requests to ensure effective collaboration and communication within our global team.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer, and dedicated to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace that values and respects every individual. We are committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability. We ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process without discrimination against any employee or applicant because of, and not limited to, race, religion, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or marital status. Our hiring process is flexible and accessible, so if you have any specific requests or accessibility requirement, please feel comfortable to let our team know by emailing [email protected] or speaking with your Recruiter and we'll make any necessary adjustments to accommodate your needs.

WAYS WE WORK

• All For One Abbvie; We weigh all decisions against the common good. We inspire, share and create as a team. We solve problems for all rather than serving our immediate team.
• Decide Smart & Sure; We make intelligent decisions to create the best outcomes. We act quickly, embrace experimentation, and learn what doesn’t work and get on to what does.
• Agile & Accountable; We streamline and eliminate unnecessary obstacles. We plan but adapt as we go. We delegate and make tough decisions to ensure focus on results, staying keenly aware of the urgency in all we do.
• Clear & Courageous; Open, honest, candid dialogue is core to our work and how we act with each other. We share information freely and continuously to find solutions. We admit mistakes. We grow stronger by putting the courage of our conviction to the test.
• Make Possibilities Real; We question with endless curiosity. We’re never satisfied with good enough—patients depend on us to deliver more. We challenge ourselves to find creative, constructive solutions to turn possibilities into reality.
   

CODE OF CONDUCT & BUSINESS INTEGRITY STATEMENT

• AbbVie is committed to observing high integrity and ethical standards in all its business dealings with our customers, with each other, business partners and suppliers.
• AbbVie as a responsible corporate citizen will adhere to these standards, as well as to local, national and international laws.
• All AbbVie employees are responsible for maintaining the Company’s reputation for conduct in accordance with the highest level of business integrity, ethics and compliance with the law.
• Soliciting and/or accepting/attempting/offering bribes or any illegal gratification is therefore cause for immediate dismissal.
• AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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