Director, Global Value & Market Access

Job description

Alfasigma is a privately held global healthcare company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it remains headquartered today in Bologna and Milan. The Group operates in over 100 markets spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa. Over three years ago, we embarked on a transformative journey to become a truly global innovative healthcare company with a leading focus on Gastrointestinal (GI) health . We have experienced remarkable growth, nearly doubled our revenues, expanding geographically, and integrating several key acquisitions. We have also evolved our portfolio, expanded into rare and specialty segments, and strengthened our pipeline and people's capabilities. But our journey is far from complete! In fact, this is just the beginning of a bold new chapter in Alfasigma's history. We are committed to advancing innovation and leveraging our deep expertise to provide better health and a better quality of life for patients and consumers worldwide and expand our reach across diverse markets. Scope of the Role This pivotal global role within the Global Value & Market Access team is responsible for shaping global market access, pricing, evidence-generation, and health policy strategies for Alfasigma’s specialty and rare disease portfolio. The position drives the development of compelling value propositions and evidence plans that support optimal pricing, reimbursement, and patient access outcomes across key global markets. Working in close partnership with the SVP Global Value & Market Access and cross-functional stakeholders, the role integrates payer, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), and health policy perspectives into asset strategy and lifecycle planning. The role offers a unique opportunity to influence asset value maximization, portfolio strategy, shape access decisions from early development through launch, and contribute to Alfasigma's leadership in rare diseases and orphan drugs. What will you do 1. Lead Global Market Access, Pricing and Health Policy Strategy Define and execute global access, pricing, value, and health policy strategies. Develop value propositions aligned with unmet needs and business priorities. Integrate payer, HTA, healthcare system, and policy insights into decision-making. Anticipate evolving access and policy landscapes across key markets. Optimize pricing, access, and sustainable patient access opportunities. 2. Drive Evidence Generation and Value Demonstration Define evidence needs for payers, HTA bodies, and policymakers. Partner cross-functionally to align evidence with access objectives. Lead generation of clinical, economic, real-world, and patient-centered evidence. Ensure value packages meet stakeholder needs. Support lifecycle strategies to strengthen access and reimbursement outcomes. 3. Develop Global Access Tools and HTA Support Materials Lead development of global value dossiers, payer tools, and access plans. Prepare evidence packages for HTA, reimbursement, and value communication. Oversee health economic and comparative effectiveness analyses. Support local adaptation of global tools. Drive market access best practices and standards. 4. Enable Launch Excellence and Affiliate Readiness Embed access considerations throughout the asset lifecycle. Guide launch strategy, pricing, market entry, and risk management. Train affiliates on value communication, evidence, pricing, and HTA engagement. Ensure launch market access readiness. Align global strategy with local execution. 5. Act as a Strategic Market Access and Health Policy Partner Serve as a trusted expert in access, pricing, HTA, and health policy. Provide thought leadership on payer, HTA, and policy trends. Bring access and policy perspectives into strategic decisions. Build strong internal and external partnerships. Monitor trends to support portfolio strategy and growth. Who are you Experience: 10+ years in Global Market Access, Pricing, HTA, HEOR, or Market Access Consulting within pharma/biotech, with proven experience in developing global access, pricing, reimbursement, evidence-generation, and value strategies across the product lifecycle, preferably in rare diseases, orphan drugs, or specialty care. Education: Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Health Economics, Public Health, Health Policy, or related field; MBA, MSc, MPH, PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent preferred. Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of global pricing, reimbursement, HTA, HEOR, payer systems, health policy, evidence generation, value proposition development, and market access strategy, including experience with HTA agencies, payers, and policymakers. Leadership & Strategic Capabilities: Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional decision-making, translate business objectives into access and pricing strategies, and drive results in complex global organizations. Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build partnerships across functions, cultures, and geographies and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Why Join Alfasigma: At Alfasigma, we foster a culture where the courage to innovate is key to our success. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and development. Our commitment to people and patients is at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity and welcome individuals with unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that open-mindedness, collaboration, and a shared passion for innovation are essential to achieving meaningful progress. Join Alfasigma and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry.