State Access Manager

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Job Description
The State Market Access Manager at AstraZeneca India is a pivotal role responsible for mapping and engaging state stakeholders to create consensus for strategic therapy areas. The incumbent will collaborate with Medical, Commercial, Corporate Affairs, Legal, and Compliance teams to identify, ideate, and strategize state access solutions aimed at improving patient outcomes in partnership with state governments. This role involves creating proposals for state governments, leveraging strong evidence and health economic outcomes, and mobilizing funds to enable access to eligible patients. Additionally, the State Market Access Manager will work with the State Affairs team to improve awareness, diagnosis, and treatment to close the care gap in the state.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Map and engage state stakeholders to create consensus for strategic therapy areas of AstraZeneca India.
2. Collaborate with Medical, Commercial, Corporate Affairs, Legal, and Compliance teams to identify, ideate, and strategize state access solutions.
3. Implement access solutions in partnership with state governments to enhance patient outcomes.
4. Create proposals for state governments in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
5. Provide strong evidence and health economics outcomes to shape health policies and mobilize funds for enabling access to eligible patients.
6. Partner with states to improve awareness, diagnosis, and treatment to close the care gap in the state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Bioscience, Public Health, or related field.
• Doctorate or medical professional background preferred.
• MBA would be an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of overall experience.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in market access, public health, or related field.

The State Market Access Manager role at AstraZeneca India offers a unique opportunity to drive impactful strategies that improve patient access to innovative therapies and contribute to better healthcare outcomes in India.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.