Market Access & Pricing Lead – Oncology NCE/NBE

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries. 

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable.  Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Summary:

Market Access and Pricing Lead – Oncology NCE/NBE for Emerging Markets will be responsible for developing and executing market access and pricing strategies for DRL’s innovative oncology portfolio across all launch markets. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of market dynamics, reimbursement processes, and pricing models in diverse Emerging Markets.

The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure optimal market access for our oncology products, ultimately contributing to the company's mission of improving patient outcomes

Roles and Responsibilities

• Development of comprehensive market access strategy for DRL Oncology NCEs/NBEs
• Partner with key internal stakeholders (BD, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Public Affairs, Legal,Finance, Ethics & Compliance, etc.) to deliver clear and informed access recommendations relating to data generation, payer strategy, pricing, reimbursement and value proposition for DRL Innovative portfolio
• Develop and update relevant global tools: Global Value Dossiers (GVD), Global Payer Value Propositions (PVP), etc
• Create innovative pricing and access programs to maximise asset potential and provide sustainable access to patients. Prepare and lead payer negotiation in close collaboration with country commercial & access leads
• Enure Stakeholder profiling and mapping from Pricing and Reimbursement PoV, and suggest strategic interventions for establishing stakeholder
• Assess the impact of external reference pricing, forecast net price evolution across markets over time to support country business case development
• Support the local Market Access teams for adaptation of the core payer documents for effective value demonstration with local stakeholders and implementation of the Global Access strategies
• Set up Pricing Guidance and lead pricing approval process for the relevant portfolio in collaboration with Country teams
• Identify payer types & local needs (evidence-driven, budget oriented, etc.) to optimize patient access conditions for DRL Oncology portfolio
• Identify needs for development of country market access capabilities and ensure training, development within local MA function - organize relevant workshops and taskforces           
• Manage the market access budget to plan, to ensure maximization of resources to fulfill the asset access needs
• Continuously monitor global pricing and reimbursement policies of key markets, healthcare reforms and measure impact on oncology assets.
• Anticipate potential pricing developments and outline mitigation strategies in partnership with global and local teams
• Compliance with all DRL policies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA, MSc, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Emerging access and pricing roles within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with a focus on oncology.
• Proven track record of successful market access strategy development and execution in emerging markets.
• Strong understanding of global healthcare systems, payer landscapes, and reimbursement processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Benefits Offered
At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.
The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture
Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.
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