Value Access & Policy Associate Manager (General Medicine)

at  Amgen

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Amgen is one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies. For over 4 decades, Amgen has pioneered biotechnology breakthroughs, to bring state-of-the-art medicines from laboratory to the patient. Amgen has not only discovered and developed innovative human therapeutics, but has invested in cutting edge manufacturing capability and support services to deliver these exciting therapies to medical teams around the world. Japan and Asia Pacific (JAPAC) is the fastest growing region in Amgen. Now we are hiring a Value Access & Policy Associate Manager (General Medicine) in Singapore.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 2 years working for a global pharmaceutical company in areas of access and patient program management
• Good understanding of Singapore Healthcare Systems and future outlook, pharma/biotech business model, regulatory and reimbursement processes, compliance guidelines and Health Economics & Outcomes
• Computer skills (MS Office programs)
• Fluency in English, both oral and written communications.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Reporting to Value Access & Policy Lead, the Value, Access and Policy Associate Manager is accountable for:

• Developing and leading the implementation of drug access and pricing strategy involving government and private healthcare organisations; work collaboratively with these external third-party organizations to align and execute on shared goals across Amgen Singapore’s product portfolios
• Working cross-functionally to ensure the benefits to patients offered by Amgen products can be optimized
• Ensuring all access initiatives adhere to highest level of integrity and Amgen Values

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

External Stakeholders Responsibilities

• Develop and implement access strategies for responsible portfolios in Singapore, including but not limited to tenders, product listing and patient support program
• Build long term, substantive relationships with ACE, ALPS and all other relevant stakeholders based on values of trust, respect and transparency so that to enable all aspects of healthcare delivery and access
• Support access to medicines by working with HCOs and HCPs on value-based partnerships to help determine the value of innovation and address access barriers
• Manage patient support programs in accordance to Amgen SOPs

Internal Stakeholders Responsibilities

• Serve as an internal resource and identify opportunities to maximize HCPs-/HCOs- related projects, and coordinate across functions around key areas of concern for access
• Provide input and coordination as needed on patient support programs to marketing team to support brand strategy
• Work cross-functionally across teams as a strong partner and collaborator
• Monitor the external healthcare environment with respect to drug access and subsidy