Biogen Posted November 12, 2026

Market Access Lead

Tokyo, Japan Full time
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About this opportunity

Job Summary:

The Market Access Lead will develop and execute market access strategy and programs for Biogen Japan. The person will support Biogen Japan through, local tactical pricing & reimbursement, translating global evidence to support local HTA (Health Technology Assessment) submissions, and engage with multiple stakeholders.  The role will primarily support to marketed products and new products launch.  This role must be able to establish strong working relationships with internal partner functions (e.g., Commercial, Development, Marketing, CE&O, PO&T, Finance and Global/reginal Market Access) and external stakeholders (e.g., MHLW etc).

Key Responsibilities:

Development and Execution of Market Access Strategy and programs(new products launch and marketed products)

Develop Market Access strategy to maximize company products values in line with global strategy.

Execute Market Access strategy and programs to maximize company products values.

Lead price and reimbursement submission

Develop the pricing dossier in collaboration with Japan affiliate and global market access team.

Lead Pricing & Reimbursement / HTA negotiation with MHLW.

Complete the responses to the inquiries from the MHLW in line with Japan affiliate and Global

Manage External partners and venders

Price Assumption

Estimate drug price assumptions of developing product, introduction candidate etc.

Estimate medium- to long-term drug price assumptions including system change in collaboration with interna key functions (e.g. Wholesaler, Finance)

Analyze Re-pricing risk for the marketed products

HTA impact assessment and related projects

Analyze potential HTA impact on the pipelines / products

Support implementation of local HTA related projects

Support to marketed products from health insurance / market access perspective

Inform price revision related up-to-date information to the business

Provide information related to health insurance / healthcare system

Propose to solve market access issues and execute action plan

Stakeholder engagement

Develop and execute stakeholder engagement to enhance P&R, HTA and Medical fee system related environment

Collaborate with Trade Associations (e.g. PhRMA Japan etc) to realize the better healthcare environments

Minimum Experience Requirements

7+ years of relevant pharma industry experience with specialty products

Experience in leading price negotiation with MHLW

Development of Price and Reimbursement Doisser in Japan

Support of HTA process in Japan

Lead multiple cross functional projects in Japan and manage cross functional project with global

Minimum Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

Preferable: Advanced degree in Business Administration, Pharmacology, health economics, epidemiology (MasterD, PharmD or equivalent, PhD)

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge about Pricing and Reimbursement, Medical Fee, HTA and Healthcare system in Japan

Deep knowledge about Pricing rule and Pricing cases in Japan

Knowledges on HTA rule and cases in Japan

Strategic thinking

Planning and analytical skills

Project management capabilities

Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills

Excellent communication skills in Japanese and English

Job Level: Management

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.  Read on  to learn more about Biogen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

Job details

Seniority
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Function
Market Access
Therapeutic area
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Location
Tokyo, Japan
Employment type
Full time

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