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Job Function:
Market Access
Job Sub Function:
Health Economics Market Access
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Description:
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a HEMA Lead, located in Leeds, UK
Job Summary
The HEMA Lead United Kingdom l eads Health Economics & Market Access strategy and execution across the United Kingdom scope within DePuy Synthes. The role is responsible for shaping access strategy, leading payer and HTA engagement, and ensuring successful reimbursement and adoption of innovative orthopaedic solutions in line with DePuy Synthes and EMEA priorities.
Key Responsibilities
• Define and lead HEMA strategy for the United Kingdom aligned with EMEA and DePuy Synthes priorities.
• Lead engagement with national and regional HTA and payer stakeholders and shape optimal access pathways (e.g., NICE, NHS England,).
• Lead NICE, NHS England and devolved nation access strategies, ensuring alignment to local processes and timelines.
• Own evidence generation and value demonstration strategies including development of robust value dossiers and submissions.
• Support value cases for outpatient, efficiency and pathway-based innovation, aligned to NHS transformation and productivity agendas.
• Anticipate reimbursement, pricing, and policy risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure effective deployment of health economic tools, value assets and training to enable internal stakeholders and strengthen field activation.
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Medical/Clinical and Regulatory teams to develop and execute market access and reimbursement strategies across the product lifecycl e
• Monitor execution against HEMA priorities and business objectives , ensuring alignment to agreed plans, milestones and governance expectations.
• This role may take on direct responsib ility for a priority and strategic business at EMEA regional level, defined according to EMEA needs, ensuring HEMA strategy and execution align with business priorities and performance objectives
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, ethics and local regulatory requirements, consistent with EMEA HEMA standards.
Scope & Impact
Strategic responsibility for HEMA outcomes across the United Kingdom (NICE, NHS England) scope, with high autonomy and material impact on market access success, innovation adoption and revenue sustainability. This role also holds direct responsibility for a priority and strategic business at EMEA regional level (defined according to EMEA needs), ensuring HEMA strategy and execution align with business priorities, performance objectives , and value delivery expectations.
Qualifications
Advanced degree ( Master’s or PhD preferred) in Health Economics, Public Health, Life Sciences or related field.
7+ years of experience in HEMA or Market Access roles, including leadership of complex national or multi-country strategies.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and external decision-makers.
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Agility Jumps, Commercial Awareness, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Intelligence, Global Market, Go-to-Market Strategies, Health Economics, Health Intelligence, Market Knowledge, Market Opportunity Assessment, Mentorship, Organizing, Pricing Strategies, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Change, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility
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