Export Markets Pricing Policy Manager

Polpharma’s products are present in the variety of countries all over the world. Pharmaceutical market, depending on the country, is subject to very often strict rules in terms of pricing and reimbursement. Local regulations and growing cross-country interconnections are a challenge for commercialization of the products. Capturing this dynamics and understanding of the local pricing and reimbursement environment is crucial in terms of a successful market access.

As Export Markets Pricing Policy Expert/Manager you will be responsible for setting up and leading the strategic price management process for markets we are present in, including the B2B area.

• Supporting and coordinating pricing related initiatives in countries within scope of responsibility, such as price settlement, price change, price revision, ensuring all related activities are in line with pricing strategy
• Direct responsibility for recommendations to decision makers on the price settlement or price change in the assigned markets, accompanied by revenue risks estimations
• Understanding the pricing environment for the products based on thorough data and regulations analysis as well as insights gained from interactions with other functions and local teams
• Aligning key stakeholders across the organization and building consensus with regards to the adopted price strategy
• Undertaking cross-market price referencing activities (IRP) in line with local regulations, related to impact assessment, creating and improving analytical tools, launch sequencing
• Product pricing performance reviews, identifying opportunities, proposing and implementing actions to optimize pricing processes in the organization
• Developing innovative pricing models utilizing new business opportunities and new technologies to support analytical and decision-making processes in terms of the product pricing
• Building relations and cooperation with local institutions. Preparing documents for purpose of price registration on supported markets (price declarations, appeals, required documentation management)
• Monitoring and analysis of the legislation and legislative changes in the fields related to pharmaceuticals, reimbursement and healthcare system across the markets within responsibility area

• Higher education in economics, finance or medicine       
• Previous work experience in pricing / market access or business / marketing intelligence within pharmaceutical/ healthcare/medical related industry
• The ability to combine, analyze and draw conclusions from the various sources, databases, legal frameworks, expert studies, as well as to verify their credibility
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork, ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary teams; with internal and external stakeholders
• Fluent English - as a must
• Knowledge of Russian will be an advantage