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Associate Director, Market Access & Reimbursement Strategy
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Associate Director, Market Access & Reimbursement Strategy

THE TEAM

Looking for a fulfilling role with purpose? Help make our medicines and vaccines more accessible to patients across Canada by joining our Market Access team. In this role, you'll be at the center of strategic decisions that help shape patient access, reimbursement, and affordability, supporting our mission to save and improve lives.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As an Associate Director, Market Access & Reimbursement Strategy, you'll get to:

  • Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive market access and reimbursement strategies that maximize public and private payer opportunities for assigned brands.

  • Develop Canada-specific value, affordability, and access propositions to secure the broadest and most timely reimbursement across provincial, federal, hospital, and private formularies.

  • Collaborate with HEOR colleagues to design HTA, provincial, and private payer submission strategies and prepare materials required for successful submissions.

  • Lead the development of negotiation strategies for public and private payers to optimize reimbursement outcomes.

  • Maintain a strong understanding of the Canadian reimbursement landscape, including policy trends, CDA-AMC, INESSS, and provincial decision-making processes.

  • Work closely with Medical, Commercial, Policy, Patient Advocacy, and other cross-functional partners to align strategies and deliver on brand objectives.

  • Support the sharing and adoption of access best practices across local, regional, and global teams.

YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU:

  • Are passionate about improving patient access to innovative medicines in Canada.

  • Think strategically and can balance short-term priorities with long-term objectives.

  • Are a natural leader who excels at influencing and aligning cross-functional teams.

  • Thrive in complex environments and enjoy solving challenging business problems.

  • Have an entrepreneurial mindset and are comfortable challenging the status quo.

  • Build strong collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

  • Are results-oriented and highly accountable for delivering outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor degree in Life Sciences, Business, Economics, Public Health Policy, or a related discipline.

  • 7 to 10 years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry, including market access and reimbursement experience.

  • Demonstrated success developing and executing complex reimbursement, access, and pricing strategies.

  • Strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare system, payer landscape, and reimbursement processes.

  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence key stakeholders without direct authority.

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

  • Ability to engage effectively with external stakeholders, including public and private payers.

  • Fluency in French is required.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy position.

We may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support our recruitment process. AI tools are used to support, but not replace, human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring managers.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with our accommodation policies and applicable provincial and federal accessibility legislation, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

Required Skills:

Account Management, Account Management, Account Strategies, Adaptability, Complex Analysis, Cross-Functional Project Management, Data Analysis, Developing Pricing Strategies, , Healthcare Policies, Health Economics Research, Interpersonal Relationships, Leadership Management, Liaison Work, Market Access, Market Research, Outcomes Research, Pharmaceutical Market, Price Setting, Pricing Management, Pricing Policy, Pricing Strategies, Process Implementations, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning {+ 1 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Associate Director, Market Access & Reimbursement Strategy

THE TEAM

Looking for a fulfilling role with purpose? Help make our medicines and vaccines more accessible to patients across Canada by joining our Market Access team. In this role, you'll be at the center of strategic decisions that help shape patient access, reimbursement, and affordability, supporting our mission to save and improve lives.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As an Associate Director, Market Access & Reimbursement Strategy, you'll get to:

  • Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive market access and reimbursement strategies that maximize public and private payer opportunities for assigned brands.

  • Develop Canada-specific value, affordability, and access propositions to secure the broadest and most timely reimbursement across provincial, federal, hospital, and private formularies.

  • Collaborate with HEOR colleagues to design HTA, provincial, and private payer submission strategies and prepare materials required for successful submissions.

  • Lead the development of negotiation strategies for public and private payers to optimize reimbursement outcomes.

  • Maintain a strong understanding of the Canadian reimbursement landscape, including policy trends, CDA-AMC, INESSS, and provincial decision-making processes.

  • Work closely with Medical, Commercial, Policy, Patient Advocacy, and other cross-functional partners to align strategies and deliver on brand objectives.

  • Support the sharing and adoption of access best practices across local, regional, and global teams.

YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU:

  • Are passionate about improving patient access to innovative medicines in Canada.

  • Think strategically and can balance short-term priorities with long-term objectives.

  • Are a natural leader who excels at influencing and aligning cross-functional teams.

  • Thrive in complex environments and enjoy solving challenging business problems.

  • Have an entrepreneurial mindset and are comfortable challenging the status quo.

  • Build strong collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

  • Are results-oriented and highly accountable for delivering outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor degree in Life Sciences, Business, Economics, Public Health Policy, or a related discipline.

  • 7 to 10 years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry, including market access and reimbursement experience.

  • Demonstrated success developing and executing complex reimbursement, access, and pricing strategies.

  • Strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare system, payer landscape, and reimbursement processes.

  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence key stakeholders without direct authority.

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

  • Ability to engage effectively with external stakeholders, including public and private payers.

  • Fluency in French is required.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy position.

We may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support our recruitment process. AI tools are used to support, but not replace, human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring managers.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with our accommodation policies and applicable provincial and federal accessibility legislation, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

09/29/2026

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