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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in government affairs and market access strategies for oncology products, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and strategic decision-making within the Canadian healthcare landscape.
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Government Affairs StrategyMarket Access ExpertisePolicy Analysis SkillsStakeholder Relationship ManagementBilingual Communication (French and English)
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Hard Skills
Health Policy AnalysisMarket Access Strategy DevelopmentPharmacoeconomics KnowledgeOutcomes ResearchReal-World Evidence PrinciplesStrategic PlanningLegislation InfluenceBudget ManagementStakeholder EngagementValue Proposition Development
Soft Skills
Exceptional Communication SkillsStrong Negotiation SkillsCollaboration SkillsStrategic Decision-MakingStorytelling Ability
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeArtificial Intelligence Tools
Industry Keywords
Canadian Healthcare LandscapePublic Drug PlansProvincial GovernmentsCancer AgenciesHealth Administration
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Tools & technologiesTypeScript
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead AbbVie’s government affairs and market access strategy for oncology products in Quebec and the Atlantic provinces
- Develop and implement regional government affairs, health policy, and market access strategies
- Secure and maintain market access and optimal reimbursement for oncology products with provincial payers and cancer agencies
- Establish and maintain relationships with provincial ministers’ and premiers’ offices, deputy ministers, senior public servants, decision-makers, public and private payers, and drug plan managers
- Monitor legislation, regulations, and policies; identify barriers and opportunities; and develop strategic responses and recommendations
- Influence provincial legislation, regulations, and policies by translating AbbVie’s clinical and strategic positions into compelling engagement strategies
- Develop customer-focused annual regional plans, monitor their implementation and impact, and align them with national priorities
- Collaborate with Market Access, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Medical Affairs, Patient Engagement, Communications, Marketing, and cross-functional brand teams
- Support provincial evidence submissions and patient advocacy initiatives
- Lead projects involving multiple stakeholders and position AbbVie as an expert and trusted partner
- Provide decision-makers and drug plan managers with clinical research, health economics, outcomes research, and real-world evidence
- Represent AbbVie on relevant provincial and regional biopharmaceutical industry committees
- Manage regional brand and corporate budgets and contribute to financial planning cycles
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, science, public policy, health administration, or a related discipline
- More than 10 years of relevant experience in government affairs, market access, public or health policy, consulting, or the public or government sector
- Proven experience influencing legislation, regulations, health policies, or public drug plan reimbursement decisions
- Strong policy analysis skills and the ability to assess healthcare bills and policies
- In-depth knowledge of the Canadian healthcare and reimbursement landscape, including provincial governments, public drug plans, private insurers, the Canadian Drug Agency, and INESSS
- Experience engaging key stakeholders and payers in Quebec and the Atlantic provinces
- Knowledge of health economics, pharmacoeconomics, outcomes research, and real-world evidence principles
- Ability to build strategic partnerships with external stakeholders
- Exceptional government and stakeholder relationship management skills
- Strong strategic decision-making ability and the capacity to anticipate and influence the external environment
- Ability to translate corporate and brand priorities into concrete, strategic plans
- Ability to develop compelling value propositions for decision-makers, payers, and public health-sector stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, negotiation, and strategic planning skills
- Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence others
- Strong storytelling and communication skills
- Ability to work in a complex, dynamic, and highly regulated environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using artificial intelligence tools
- A valid driver’s licence and passport are required
- Fluency in both French and English is required
- Strong ability to work in a matrix environment and collaborate effectively
Benefits
Comp & perks- AbbVie Canada is recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces
- Equal employment opportunity
- Approximately 25% travel within Canada and 5% internationally