EU HTA Project Manager - International HTA Strategy

Maidenhead, England

• Function: Commercial
• Job Type: Full-time

Job ID: R00133445
Company Description
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
Job Description
Advances in scientific and technological research are opening up new, promising treatments for previously difficult to treat diseases, increasing the demand on already constrained healthcare budgets. The challenging economic and political environment is leading Health Technology Assessment (HTA) agencies and payers to demand better outcomes at lower cost to overall health system.
In 2021 European commission adopted the EU HTA regulation with the key objectives of accelerating patient access to innovative treatments by harmonizing methodologies, establishing predictability and avoiding duplications. For AbbVie, this provides a unique opportunity to demonstrate the value attributes of our assets & strengthen affiliate position in country P&R appraisals. Joint Clinical Assessments is the key component of the EU HTA regulation and comprises the EU HTA dossier that will need to be submitted to the Member State Coordination Group on HTA; eg, to address issues of relative effectiveness and relative safety within a single submission. For AbbVie, JCA will enable better planning of market access strategies across Europe, driving the perception of value, removing redundancies with repetitive dossiers, saving time and ultimately resulting in smoother P&R negotiations, aiming to achieve faster and broader access for patients.
To succeed in this environment, we (AbbVie) need to fully understand market value drivers, identify the evidence required for Pricing, Reimbursement and Access (PRA), and work with the evidence generating functions to ensure that evidence generated will support successful Joint Clinical Assessments (JCA) and HTA outcome along with PRA negotiations.
The International HTA Strategy team was established to realize the full value of our assets by strategically informing drug development, evidence generation and HTA submissions, aligned with HTA/payer needs. The primary goals of the function are to ensure HTA evidence requirements are considered early in the development of Abbvie assets and a robust and aligned HTA strategy including EUHTA across the organization in order to ensure the successful launch of Abbvie assets. The International HTA Strategy team oversees EU HTA Regulation implementation for AbbVie and leads JSC and JCA strategy development and execution.
As a EUHTA Project Manager, you will ensure the Joint Clinical Assessment cross-functional teams successfully deliver projects within scope, on time, and within budget. You will ensure that project objectives are achieved while adhering to quality and regulatory standards.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Be part of a vibrant, diverse workplace where your ideas truly make a difference.
• Thrive in our open, collaborative culture that values every voice.
• Enjoy a competitive salary designed to reward your talents and contributions.
• Experience a personalized onboarding journey with dedicated mentorship, setting you up for success from day one.
• Benefit from flexible work models that empower a healthy work-life balance.
• Unlock access to extensive wellbeing resources, including health and fitness programs tailored to you.
• Take advantage of generous social benefits that support you beyond your career.
• Propel your career forward with endless growth opportunities in a global organization.
• Accelerate your development through elite training, learning, and advancement programs.
• Build connections that span the globe and join a powerful international network.
  Additional Information
  AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Qualifications and Experience

• The candidate must have at least 5 years of experience, preferably in a variety of international market access/HTA related areas (including market access, health economics, HTA, clinical development, biostatistics, or Medical Affairs).
• Bachelor’s degree with a preference for candidates with an advanced degree in life sciences, health service, or related discipline (MSc)
• An understanding of pricing and reimbursement processes for at least one key HTA market.
• Experience with AMNOG, HAS, NICE, CDA dossier submissions is a plus.
• Understanding of evidence synthesis concepts
• Proven experience managing projects in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of project management software and tools.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience and strong ability in working collaboratively across matrix functions
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions

• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets according to established EUHTA company procedures.
• Coordinate JCA dossier cross-functional teams, including Access Lead, HEOR Strategy, DSS Stats, VAC, Medical Affairs, Regulatory teams and Access affiliates.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and upper management.
• Ensure adherence to regulation requirements and quality standards specific to the EUHTA regulation and guidance.
• Facilitate problem-solving and decision-making to overcome project challenges.
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and resources using appropriate verification techniques.
• Support establishing the new framework and capability needed for successful EUHTA Regulation implementation.
  Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

• The candidate must have at least 5 years of experience, preferably in a variety of international market access/HTA related areas (including market access, health economics, HTA, clinical development, biostatistics, or Medical Affairs).
• Bachelor’s degree with a preference for candidates with an advanced degree in life sciences, health service, or related discipline (MSc)
• An understanding of pricing and reimbursement processes for at least one key HTA market.
• Experience with AMNOG, HAS, NICE, CDA dossier submissions is a plus.
• Understanding of evidence synthesis concepts
• Proven experience managing projects in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of project management software and tools.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience and strong ability in working collaboratively across matrix functions
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.

Key Behaviors

• Inspires and motivates others toward a shared purpose
• Influences colleagues to achieve cross-functional alignment
• Deals comfortably with risk and ambiguity, changing course when needed.
• Makes timely, high-quality decisions with less than perfect information.
• Sets clear strategies and robust implementation plans.
• Has ability to understand complex problems and translate into simple ideas and solutions
• Acts respectfully yet courageously; says what needs to be said
• Communicates openly and honestly with all colleagues
• Connects unrelated concepts, generates original or unique ideas

Persistent and resilient —finds the way to move good ideas forward