Market Access Manager - Diabetes Care at Abbott

Fornebu, Akershus, Norway

Abbott Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical Devices, Diabetes CareIndustries

Requirements

  • Preferably educated as a Lawyer, Medical Doctor, or relevant Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Master of Business Administration, health administration, health economics, or similar
  • Experience in Market Access or related field from the life science industry, or as a doctor or lawyer with experience in the payor environment and/or healthcare system
  • Strong knowledge of the payor environment and healthcare system in Norway, including System of New Methods, the Norwegian Health Economics Administration, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Regional Health Authorities, and Municipalities
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills
  • Superior communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
  • Fluent in Norwegian and English

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement innovative partnership strategies to engage payors and key stakeholders
  • Provide strategic, tactical, and operational direction related to the government healthcare and payor landscape
  • Act as the interface with payors and key stakeholders to enhance customer understanding and operational effectiveness
  • Analyze and report on all aspects of the payor, key stakeholder, and wholesaler business, making strategic recommendations
  • Lead the Market Access function within the organization, working closely with the local sales force and Key Account Management personnel
  • Develop and lead the Norway payor and key stakeholder strategy, ensuring short and mid-term gains for Abbott Diabetes Care
  • Ensure market access for all Abbott Diabetes Care products, overcoming barriers at each stakeholder level
  • Identify new business opportunities and develop business plans to achieve short and mid-term gains
  • Provide strategic and financial evaluation of pricing strategies and develop pricing strategies for Abbott Diabetes Care products
  • Establish key metrics for all activities and monitor return on investment of key initiatives

Skills

Market Access
Payor Strategy
Stakeholder Engagement
Healthcare Policy
Strategic Planning
Partnership Development
Key Account Management
Sales Force Collaboration

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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