Director Global Market Access Launch Excellence (f/m/d)

The role is responsible for shaping AOP Health’s market access and pricing strategies, as well as leading launch planning for near-launch assets, ensuring timely and efficient patient access to new therapies. The position drives value demonstration, early access strategies and real-world evidence generation across key markets, including the EU, UK, Middle East, and US. Additionally, the role serves as an internal consultant on EU JCA procedures and broader health policy trends, strengthening AOP Health’s market access capabilities at global, regional, and national levels.What Your Day To Day Will Look LikeAs a key member of AOP Health’s global launch teams, you will play a central role in integrating payer and healthcare system perspectives into development programs and launch preparations.Strategically define and optimize market entry, global pricing, and reimbursement strategies for AOP Health’s launch assets and drive implementation in the countries.Provide guidance on indication extensions and sequencing and contribute to strategic scenario planning.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams at HQ and in affiliates to ensure aligned and effective launch execution. Prepare markets for current and future needs, addressing barriers to wide product adoption.Ensure HQ and country launch teams deliver compelling, payer-focused value propositions that address unmet needs and resonate with healthcare systems, payers, and decision-makers.Support AOP Health's operational excellence initiatives by setting up efficient cross-functional processes related to market access launch activities, including the EU JCA procedureMonitor and analyze market trends, policy changes, and competitive landscape to inform strategic (access) decisionsFacilitate best-practice sharing and competency building in Market Access and HEOR; provide training and strategic guidance across access functions and cross-functional teams.Provide leadership, guidance, and support to direct reports, ensuring alignment with overarching strategic initiatives.Manage resource allocation and budgets to ensure optimal launch planning at HQ and support countries.Align market access initiatives with AOP Health’s overall business objectives and develop/ implement comprehensive market access strategies for launch markets.Your Qualifications and ExperienceUniversity degree in pharmacy, medicine, health economics, public health, natural sciences, or a related field; additional business degree is a plusExcellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skillsMinimum 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or consultancy (including product launch experience), with at least 6 years’ experience in HEOR or Market Access (global or international experience preferred)Thorough understanding of healthcare funding and health technology assessment (HTA) mechanisms across Europe, including knowledge of EU JCA. Experience with additional regions (US, Canada, Asia/Pacific, Middle East, North Africa, South America) is an asset.Strong expertise in value-based pricing, evidence generation, and payer-focused value propositionsSelf-motivating personality with willingness to learn, can-do attitude and hands-on approachProven leadership capabilities in a matrix environment, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levelsStrong project and process management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities, manage complexity, and deliver on time and within budget.Able to thrive in a highly dynamic, fast-paced, and continuously changing global environment with minimal oversight/directionFluent in English (written and spoken), additional languages considered a plusOur offerA position with personal responsibility and space for creativityOpen corporate culture with the opportunity to bring in your own ideasHighly motivated, agile, and international teamGreat opportunities for personal and professional developmentAttractive work environment with excellent career opportunities and flat hierarchiesCompetitive salary package plus bonus, company car and various benefitsGross annual salary for this function is a minimum of EUR 100.000.- based on full-time employment (38.5 hours/week). Any potential overpayment depends on professional experience and qualifications.If you would like to work as a team player in an international environment and can identify with our values "Agile, Ambitious, Aligned, Accountable and Appreciative", then: Take this CHANCE!