WHO ARE WE ?

At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies that improve the lives of both humans and animals. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term perspective. Now, we are powered by 53,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive culture. We believe that if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you proactive, communicative, and is approaching unknown people and situations your second nature? Are you engaged in the fast-changing healthcare system and looking for an exciting opportunity in the field of Market Access (MA) to improve patients’ life?

Then this is your chance to join our family-owned organization where we focus on the long term: we think in generations, not in quarters. You will have the opportunity to work on products already on the Belgian market but also for products in our rich and diverse pipeline. (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/boehringer-ingelheim-human-pharma-clinical-pipeline)

As our new Market Access Manager, you will combine science, economical and communications aspects in one role. You will gain and maintain national access for our new and existing products by submitting pricing and reimbursement dossiers. You will build excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to develop and optimize business opportunities.

This position is located in Brussels, and you will report directly to the national Head of Market Access and Public Affairs .

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Optimize national, regional and local market access of new and launched medicines by developing the strategy locally and tailoring the tools and tactics to local market needs.

• Identify, engage, build and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders, that are needed for the flawless execution of the Market Access Strategies for the responsible Therapeutic Areas (TAs).

• Create and set up innovative and impactful projects that support the needs of the customers and create win-win partnerships.

• Monitor the healthcare and political environment and competitive landscape to capture events impacting market access of the medicines and advise Head of Market Access on actions to address national, regional and local threats and opportunities.

• Represent market access in the brand teams of the relevant TAs.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE TEAM

• Academic Master’s degree in Medicine/Pharmacology/Health economics/Health Management/Lifesciences.

• Good understanding of the Belgian healthcare ecosystem and regulation.

• At least 2 years of experience in market access in the Belgian market.

• Excellent command of the Dutch & French & English languages .

• Solid understanding of payers and patients’ needs.

• Ability to create and offer value adding solutions.

• Outstanding presentation and communication skills to share scientific content and context to multiple audiences – both orally and in writing.

• Ability to use a multitude of channels in the interaction with stakeholders.

• Accountable: prioritize your work, and drive execution excellence through discipline and collaboration.

• Entrepreneurial and agile: come up with new ideas in a rapidly evolving environment and able to adapt to changing priorities.

• Independent and meticulous cross functional team player.

• Charismatic and enthusiastic personality as well as a distinctive hands-on mentality and passion for pioneering tasks.

• Highest personal values and ethical standards.

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?

Next to the opportunity to develop and challenge yourself while learning from a fast-paced environment:

• Work in a wellbeing-oriented organization (Premium access to Headspace and ongoing support and initiatives related to ways of working to help our employees to stay healthy and constantly improve the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being)

• Customized Development plan based on your role and aspirations, with several learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning Premium, and access to international development opportunities and languages + training programs

• Good balance between work and free time (Mix of working from home within the respective country / office as well as flexible working hours)

• Working in a passionate Market access team within a fun, diverse, and multicultural working environment

• Full time basis with 20 legal holidays and 12-time reduction days

• Competitive salary package, company car and extralegal benefits.

What’s next?

Please apply before 13th of May. If we see a match, we will invite you for a video call interview to get to know each other. Are we still positive? We might schedule a second interview and possibly a small Business Case. We will keep you posted during the process!

If you have any questions related to the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact Talent Acquisition MIDI: TalentAcquisitionMIDI.EU@boehringer-ingelheim.com

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At Boehringer Ingelheim we share the opinion that diversity and inclusion is essential for the growth of our business and that our strengths and competitive advantage are also the result of the diversity of our company – diversity across the three dimensions of inclusion: Gender, Geography and Generation. Our people are part of a deep-rooted, family company philosophy that welcomes everyone! We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.

Screening:

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