Associate Director – Regional 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 and implement regional market access strategies to secure and optimize reimbursement, pricing, and access conditions
Act as the key field-based interface to regional stakeholders (e.g. statutory health insurance funds, KVs, hospital decision-makers, KOLs)
Build and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with key access stakeholders across the healthcare system
Lead regional pricing and reimbursement discussions, including negotiation of contracts and managed entry agreements
Identify regional access opportunities, barriers, and policy changes, and actively drive solutions
Ensure alignment between regional execution and national market access strategies
Collaborate closely with Commercial and Medical teams to support product uptake and overcome access hurdles
Provide field insights to national and international teams to refine access strategies and brand planning
Support launch readiness, tenders, and hospital access processes, including interaction with hospital pharmacies and purchasing units

What you bring to the role

Strong knowledge of the German healthcare and reimbursement system (SHI, DRG, NUB, access pathways).
Understanding of AMNOG and regional implementation of national decisions.
Experience in rebate contract negotiations and stakeholder management across SHIs, KVs, hospitals, and pharmacies.
Strategic, strong in negotiation and communication.
Self-driven, hands-on, and able to work independently in a field-based role.
Strong cross-functional and international collaboration skills.
Adaptable, resilient, and effective in dynamic environments.
Strong project management with an outcome focus.
Motivated, learning-oriented, and driven by innovation and excellence.
10+ years biotech/pharma experience.
6+ years German field-based Market Access experience.
Experience with SHI/KV structures preferred.
Advanced degree in science, medicine, business, engineering, or finance.
Fluent in German and English.

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, South

Associate Director – Regional 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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