ViiV Director, Market Access, Government Affairs, and Communications

Job title:

ViiV Director, Market Access, Government Affairs, and Communications

Company:

GlaxoSmithKline

Job description

ViiV Director, Market Access, Government Affairs and CommunicationsAre you looking for an opportunity to be the leader that passionately catalyses and elevates the mission of leaving no person living with HIV behind? Of making HIV a smaller part of people’s lives? If creating ambitious, bold strategies that inspire governments to create access for people living with HIV or for people who could benefit from prevention excites you, then this role could be for you.ViiV Healthcare is the only company solely dedicated to the discovery, clinical development, and commercialization of medicines for people living with HIV or for people who can benefit from HIV prevention. With a broad range of transformational, industry-leading medicines and a deep pipeline including cure, ViiV is well-positioned for growth over the next decade. We are ambitious for patients, highly accountable for impact, always doing the right thing.The Director, Market Access, Government Affairs, and Communications is responsible for leading the development and execution of strategic market access (MA), government affairs (GA), and communications (COMS) plans for ViiV Spain to secure optimal patient access for ViiV´s HIV products and drive both internal and external communication.This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including healthcare organizations, government agencies, regional and hospital institutions and healthcare professionals, as well as media agencies, to ensure products are accessible and reimbursed appropriately and that ViiV is valued as preferred partner with key stakeholders. This role will be a member of the ViiV Spain Leadership TeamKey Responsibilities:Strategic Planning and Market Access:Develop and implement comprehensive market access strategies to support product value proposition based on deep knowledge of the bodies involved in health technology assessments and their expectations. Evolve market access strategies over time through monitoring of access environment and competitive landscape and coordinate cross functionally to ensure alignment.Lead role in analysing, designing and recommending pricing and reimbursement negotiation strategies, in close collaboration with ViiV European and global teams, while partnering with cross-company colleagues for best execution both at the national and regional level. Anticipate new legislation and its impact on the portfolio.Lead Market Access focused collaborative efforts with brand, global, finance, and others in support of best-in-class launch strategy development for new to market brands and new indications as well as portfolio strategy for in-line brands.Drive cross functional access strategy synergies with broader brand strategy at company level inclusive of customer perspective and evolving access and environmental considerations levering emerging digital strategies.Stakeholder Engagement and Institutional Relations:Build and maintain meaningful relationships with payers, decision-makers, healthcare providers, and other key stakeholders & advance company interests and positions in pharmaceutical industry associationsGovernment Affairs:Lead the development and execution of the affiliate government and corporate affairs strategy and plan synthesizing complex legislative and regulatory dynamics into actionable business strategies, providing clear and strategic advice to internal stakeholdersBuild and maintain meaningful relationships with payers, policy, and advocacy networks, decision-makers, healthcare providers, and other key stakeholders.Protect and advance the company’s interests before legislative bodies, government agencies, policymakers, diplomats, politicians, trade/business associations, patient/practitioner groups, and other allies and influencers.Represents ViiV in key external forums, fostering relationships with national and regional stakeholders, trade organizations, and national policy bodies to advance ViiV´s missionCommunications:Develop and implement strategic communication plans to support business objectives and enhance corporate reputation aligning communication strategies with corporate goals and ensure consistency in messaging.Lead the development of effective internal communications plans to keep employees informed and engaged.Regulatory Compliance and Budget Management:Ensure all market access activities comply with local regulations and industry standards and oversee the market access budget and ensure cost-effective use of resources.Team Leadership and Transversal Management:Lead and mentor a team of market access coordinators, government affairs & communications, developing a high-performing teamWhy You!We will love your high accountability for impact performance, your ambition for patients and strategic curiosity, and your collaboration and influence abilities. Your passion for our mission and purpose of getting ahead of HIV together will enthuse us! How you work is as important as what you deliver.Required Experience & Skills: ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Health Economics, or a related field.Significant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with required experience in market access and preferably in government affairs and/or commercial functions.Strong knowledge of the Spanish hospital pharmaceutical environment.Experienced managing high-performing teams.Proven track record of successful market access strategies and local implementation.Experience working with public and private healthcare systems in Spain.SkillsExcellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.Strong negotiation skills and problem-solving capabilities.Ability to influence and build effective relationships.Thorough knowledge of healthcare systems and government programs in Spain.Ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions to optimize market access and reimbursement outcomes.Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure adherence to local laws and industry standards.Ability to develop and execute digital engagement strategies.Excellent written and verbal English skillsWillingness to learn, open to feedback.Be a role model on ViiV Leadership skills (Focus, Develop, Care & Motivate).Highly Preferred:Advanced degree (MHA, MPH, MBA, or PhD) with a focus on health economics, public health, or business administrationInterested in Joining the Team?Please apply via our online portal providing your CV and Cover Letter.
(Please take a personal copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available online post closure of the advert)Closing Date: 3rd June 2025Hybrid working applies to this role, with the expectation of min 2 days per week onsite#LI-HybridWe create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.Discover more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpageWhy Us?At ViiV Healthcare, we will not rest until we leave no person living with HIV behind. Until the 39 million people living with HIV is down to zero, we will continue searching for new ways to limit the impact of HIV.We are the only pharmaceutical company solely focused on combating, preventing, and ultimately eradicating HIV and AIDS. At ViiV Healthcare, we do things differently. Born out of a partnership between and in 2009, with joining in 2012, we are determined to help end the HIV epidemic. We are guided by our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind and it is this mission that unites our employees located across the globe. We combine expertise in research, manufacturing, policy and more to push the boundaries of what people think is possible in HIV treatment and care. As a result of our connection with GSK, we are able to draw on their proud history and resources. This means that you would receive all the employee benefits offered by GSK.Living our mission of leaving no person living with HIV behind means keeping inclusion and diversity at the heart of everything we do – from our breakthrough innovation, to our diverse portfolio of medicines as well as the work we do to partner with HIV communities. Having a truly inclusive culture where we’re all able to be ourselves and feel like we belong will make us an even stronger team, better able to perform as a business and deliver on our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind.ViiV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.Important notice to Employment businesses/ AgenciesViiV does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact ViiV’s commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to ViiV. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and ViiV. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of ViiV. ViiV shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, ViiV may be required to capture and report expenses ViiV incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure ViiV’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at

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Location

Tres Cantos, Madrid

Job date

Thu, 22 May 2025 03:27:44 GMT

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