Market Access & Health Economics Lead

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Job Description

Job Purpose

The Market Access & Health Economics Lead is responsible for executing market access strategies and health economics initiatives that support optimal pricing, reimbursement and sustainable access outcomes for Takeda’s portfolio. The role contributes to Takeda’s reputation and visibility across the healthcare ecosystem by supporting qualified engagement with ministries, institutions, agencies, payers and other relevant stakeholders, in coordination with Market Access & Public Affairs Lead. By supporting reimbursement processes, alternative access pathways, policy monitoring, stakeholder engagement and launch access planning, the role helps ensure sustainable access conditions and alignment with Takeda’s values (Takeda-ism). The position requires strong collaboration with internal and external partners, analytical thinking, health economics understanding and a proactive mindset to adapt to evolving healthcare dynamics.

Role Core Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Execute market access strategies in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all preparation and approval processes.
• Lead the preparation and submission of reimbursement dossiers, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Maintain and update stakeholder mapping, tracking communication plans and engagement activities with key partners.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with relevant authorities, institutions, payers and policy influencers, in coordination with the Market Access & Public Affairs Lead and relevant cross-functional teams.
• Monitor changes in pricing, reimbursement policies and healthcare regulations, and assess their impact on Takeda’s portfolio.
• Coordinate dossier evaluations and respond to data requests and scientific analysis needs from regulatory bodies.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of relevant applications to TITCK and SGK.
• Represent Takeda at relevant healthcare congresses, workshops and stakeholder meetings, in line with MAPA priorities and approved external engagement plans.
• Identify and implement innovative approaches in access and health economics projects, contributing to Takeda’s competitive positioning.
• Explore alternative access pathways for pipeline and in-line products, including private market opportunities.
• Maintain engagement with private insurance companies and foundations to understand market dynamics and unlock access opportunities.
• Support launch planning and execution by embedding access and health economics considerations early in the process.
• Support the annual price renewal process by coordinating relevant documentation and cross-functional input within agreed responsibilities.
• Coordinate MRP, MYC and LRF processes with accuracy and cross-functional input.
• Monitor and support the assessment of pricing and reimbursement guideline revisions, ensuring strategic adaptation to regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams to provide input into pricing, reimbursement, health economics and access strategies, and contribute to affiliate planning.

Role Mandatory Responsibilities

• Adhere to Takeda’s Information Security and Technology Use policies.
• Serve as a Quality Ambassador by promptly reporting any product-related concerns to the Quality team.
• Uphold integrity and ethical conduct in alignment with Takeda’s values (Takeda-ism).
• Complete all mandatory training courses and ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Lead by example in the accurate and timely use of company systems, such as Concur, Dakika and Bloom, fostering process discipline across the team.
• Proactively raise compliance or ethical concerns through appropriate Takeda reporting channels.

Job Dimension

• OPEX responsibility: Yes – responsible for managing access-related budget within allocated limits.
• Financial responsibility: Yes – contributes to pricing, reimbursement and access outcomes that impact financial forecasts.
• Volume impact: Yes – supports access for new indications, launches and priority portfolio assets.
• Revenue impact: Yes – contributes to revenue sustainability through accurate market access, reimbursement and health economics execution.

Role required Qualifications & Capabilities

Qualifications

• Education: University degree from a reputable university.
• Experience: Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in Market Access, Health Economics, Reimbursement or Government Affairs, including at least 2 years in a managerial or project leadership role.
• Language: Fluent in Turkish and proficient in English, written and spoken, with the ability to communicate effectively across internal and external stakeholders.
• Digital Dexterity & Tech Savviness: Proficient in using digital tools, pricing databases, data sources and health economics platforms to support access strategies and decision-making.

Capabilities

• Market Access Execution: Translates market access strategies into actionable plans that support business objectives and patient access.
• Health Economics Knowledge: Applies health economic principles, evidence generation and real-world evidence to support pricing and reimbursement discussions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Builds and maintains effective relationships with authorities, payers, institutions and policy influencers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works closely with Medical, Commercial, Regulatory, Finance and Government Affairs teams to ensure alignment and execution.
• Creative & Collaborative Mindset: Encourages innovation and teamwork to develop impactful access solutions.
• Proactive & Adaptable: Responds effectively to changing environments, regulatory shifts and evolving access dynamics.
• Customer Engagement: Maintains appropriate external engagement to understand stakeholder needs and tailor access strategies accordingly.
• Strong Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and confidently across diverse audiences.
• Personal Attributes: Dynamic, autonomous and a strong team player; able to prioritize, meet deadlines and solve problems with a positive attitude.
• Military Status: No military obligation for male candidates.

Locations

Istanbul, Turkey

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time