Health Economics & Reimbursement (HE&R), Senior Specialist
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About Abbott Japan – Health Economics & Reimbursement (HE&R)
Our HE&R team enables patient access in Japan by shaping reimbursement pathways and demonstrating product value.
Working with Global and regional teams, we bridge science, policy, and business to support access for both current and future innovations.
Through engagement with key stakeholders, we help drive informed decisions and improve patient outcomes.
HE&R Senior Specialist
HE&R Senior Specialist will work closely with local and regional HE&R leadership and business teams to develop and execute reimbursement strategies, including preparation of dossiers for products that do not fit existing reimbursement frameworks.
Main Responsibilities
Lead reimbursement strategies for pipeline and in-market products, including strategic options, risk assessment, and mitigation planning
Navigate and influence multi-level stakeholders across local, regional, and global environments
Serve as the Japan liaison to the APAC CoE, aligning priorities and supporting localization of models and dossiers
Provide structured feedback to ensure local market needs and regulatory requirements are reflected
Drive cross-functional collaboration (Regulatory, Clinical, Government Affairs, BUs) to align evidence with payer expectations
Engage with KOLs, academic societies, and authorities (e.g., MHLW) to communicate product value and evidence needs
Develop and submit reimbursement dossiers, including applications for new price categories, and support Q&A and negotiations
Support development of strategies for products outside existing reimbursement frameworks in collaboration with leadership
Independently lead HE&R projects with strong ownership and delivery
Develop value messaging and supporting materials for internal and external stakeholders
Monitor policy trends and competitive landscape and translate insights into recommendations
Prepare reports and provide support to HE&R and business leadership
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Degree in medical, pharmaceutical, biological, health economics, or other relevant scientific fields.
Background:
Typically 5+ years of relevant experience in Health Economics, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Science, Medical Affairs, consultancy, academia, or government.
Proven experience in preparing and/or supporting submissions to government authorities (e.g., MHLW), including development of supporting documentation and evidence packages.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multi-stakeholder environments, including collaboration across local and regional/global teams.
Experience interacting with external stakeholders such as government bodies, healthcare experts, or academic institutions is preferred.
Business-level English proficiency (spoken and written).
Preferred Requirements
A Master’s or Doctoral degree is preferred.
Experience in reimbursement, pricing, HTA, or evidence-based value demonstration is strongly preferred.
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights.
Experience collaborating with regional or global teams (e.g., APAC) is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
A proactive mindset, with the ability to identify issues and propose practical solutions.
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