Associate Director Market Access (m/f/d)

Our Client

A fast-growing, globally active biotech company with strong roots in the rare disease space and a clear focus on immunology and severe autoimmune conditions. The company is dedicated to developing innovative, antibody-based therapies for patients with high unmet medical need, translating cutting-edge science into meaningful treatment options.

What sets the organization apart is its specialization in rare and complex diseases, a highly focused and innovative pipeline, and a strong international presence across Europe, the United States, and Japan. In addition, it combines scientific excellence with a clear ambition to ensure patient access to novel therapies.

The culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and purpose-driven, with teams united by curiosity, innovation, and a shared commitment to making a tangible difference in patients’ lives.

Job Description

Your responsibilities in this role

Develop market access and reimbursement strategies for product launches, indication extensions and lifecycle management
Assess pipeline indications with regard to German Market Access requirements and potential pricing implications
Provide Market Access input into clinical development to support reimbursement potential and launch readiness
Develop pricing analyses and scenarios to support future price negotiations
Maintain and further develop relationships with selected payers, advisors, KOLs and other relevant stakeholders
Support HEOR activities in close collaboration with Medical Affairs and other cross-functional teams
Monitor healthcare policy and reimbursement developments to identify relevant opportunities and risks

What you bring to the role

Master’s degree or higher in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Health Economics, Public Health or a related discipline
6–8+ years of relevant Market Access experience within the German pharmaceutical or biotech industry
Several years of hands-on experience with German HTA and AMNOG processes, including benefit assessment and reimbursement strategy
Practical involvement in multiple AMNOG assessments with a strong understanding of dossiers, evidence requirements and comparator strategies
Proven experience supporting or leading Market Access activities for a product launch or major indication expansion in Germany
Strong knowledge of the German healthcare and reimbursement environment, including key stakeholders such as G-BA, IQWiG and GKV-Spitzenverband
Ability to critically assess clinical evidence, HTA arguments and reimbursement strategies and translate them into actionable recommendations
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across Medical Affairs, Commercial, Regulatory and Global Market Access teams
Strategic, analytical and hands-on working style with a high degree of ownership, agility and independence
Fluency in German and English and confidence working within an international, fast-moving organization

Your benefits with our client

Entrepreneurial, high-ownership environment with real impact
Close collaboration in a highly motivated, international team
Strong learning curve and individual growth opportunities
Dynamic setting with room for ideas and personal contribution
Competitive salary package and long-term career development opportunities

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Contact Person

Volker Geiße

vg@nik-executivesearch.com

Location & Setup

Germany – national responsibility

Associate Director Market Access (m/f/d)

Your responsibilities in this role

What you bring to the role

Your benefits with our client

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