Senior Value and Access Manager

About the role

AbbVie is looking for an experienced Senior Value and Access Manager to shape access strategy across Australia and New Zealand for a growing portfolio of medicines. The role sits at the intersection of science, policy, health economics and commercial strategy, working alongside industry leaders. Candidates should have demonstrated experience leading PBAC, MSAC and PHARMAC submissions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead preparation of PBAC, MSAC and PHARMAC submissions, including evidence-based content, with accountability for quality, alignment and delivery timelines.
• Serve as market access lead on cross-functional teams, delivering access and payer insights to shape strategy and inform business planning.
• Lead reimbursement feasibility assessments for pipeline assets to support portfolio prioritisation and resource allocation.
• Monitor the evolving reimbursement and policy landscape in Australia and New Zealand and contribute to stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams so local access insights inform evidence planning and access and pricing strategy.
• Provide input into reimbursement and pricing assumptions for financial planning cycles.
• Coach and mentor less experienced Value and Access colleagues.
• Represent AbbVie externally with the Department of Health, Medicines Australia and other experts as required.
• Report adverse events within 24 hours, take part in WHS programs and follow internal codes of conduct and compliance processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor degree in Biomedical, Science, Public Health, Health Economics or Business Administration.
• Extensive experience in market access, health economics or related roles in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience developing Value and Access strategy and writing high-quality HTA submissions with clear, evidence-based value propositions.
• Ability to lead projects independently, including managing external vendors and project timelines.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to recommend to senior management.
• Understanding of the ANZ healthcare system and reimbursement processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to tailor content to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work in cross-functional, matrixed teams and to adapt to changing customer needs.