Market Access Director & Patient Experience

About the role

Alexion is looking for a Market Access Director covering the Iberian region, reporting to senior commercial leaders. The role owns high-level pricing and managed care contract strategy, works with them to optimise access within key accounts and manages the overall Pricing and Contracting function. It is based in Madrid or Barcelona, with 3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home.

Key responsibilities

• Shape the reimbursement environment by anticipating market dynamics, influencing healthcare policy discussions and developing long-term access strategies aligned with portfolio objectives.
• Build strong relationships with the Ministry of Health, regional health authorities, HTA bodies, payers, clinical leaders, scientific societies and patient organisations, and position innovative proposals credibly.
• Collaborate across Market Access, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Government Affairs, Finance and Global Market Access, representing Iberia at regional and global levels.
• Develop pricing and reimbursement models, forecast accurately and defend business cases internally and externally.
• Drive innovation in access models such as outcomes-based agreements, risk-sharing mechanisms, managed-entry agreements, population-based contracts and multi-indication pricing.
• Identify risks early, build mitigation plans and present practical solutions with clear execution plans.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and proven strategic leadership experience.
• Background in contracting, sales, sales operations, marketing or finance.
• Track record of market-shaping initiatives and ability to influence without authority.
• Strong reputation with internal and external stakeholders and ability to inspire high-performing teams.
• Native or fluent Spanish.
• Desirable: MBA, multi-industry marketing experience, thorough understanding of the AZ/Alexion business model, and legal experience.

Required skills

• Expertise in innovative access models and pricing and contract negotiation.
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities.
• Data-driven decision making and forecasting.