Senior Director, Market Access & Reimbursement Italy

Role Overview

The Senior Director, Market Access & Reimbursement Italy will lead the development and implementation of pricing and reimbursement strategies for AIFA reviews and approvals, in line with global pricing policy, that support the portfolio’s commercial ambitions. The role will also contribute to strategic initiatives supporting affiliate growth and the broader Global Value & Access ecosystem.

What You Will Do

The Senior Director will lead the local health economics strategy in alignment with the global plan and oversee the development of local reimbursement dossiers. They will also develop and implement regional and hospital access plans, including formulary positioning.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience in developing clear, compelling value propositions, together with strong knowledge of health technology assessment and pharmacoeconomics. Experience negotiating pricing and reimbursement processes with AIFA and engaging senior institutional stakeholders is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Strong strategic thinker who can translate complex strategies into clear action
• Diverse portfolio management skills, with the ability to assess and resolve trade-offs across projects objectively
• Proven ability to influence senior business leaders and build consensus across disciplines
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to lead, manage conflict, and focus teams on shared outcomes
• Strong executive presence, sound business judgment, and clear decision-making
• Experience leading cross-functional teams or work groups, as well as direct reports
• Deep knowledge of Italian pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement policies, issues, and trends, with experience negotiating with AIFA and driving patient access strategies across regions
• A strong track record of building productive external relationships with institutional stakeholders, including government, academia, and the private sector
• At least 10 years of healthcare experience, with broad expertise in market access, pricing, HTA, and key account management
• Expertise in overseeing Corporate affairs plans- including advocacy development- alongside Commercial P&L responsibility experience are highly valued
• An advanced degree in economics, health economics, medicine, pharmacy, public health, health services research, business analytics, financial analysis, or a related field is an asset

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
• Additional benefits

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