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Demonstrates expertise in government affairs and market access strategies for oncology products, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and policy influence within the Canadian healthcare landscape. Proficient in developing strategic plans that align corporate priorities with market needs while ensuring optimal reimbursement and access.
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Government Affairs StrategyMarket Access ExpertiseStakeholder Relationship ManagementHealth Policy AnalysisBilingual Communication (French and English)
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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
- Establish and maintain relationships with government decision-makers, public and private payers, and other stakeholders
- Monitor legislation, regulations, and policies; identify barriers and opportunities; and develop strategic responses and recommendations
- Influence provincial policies by translating AbbVie’s clinical and strategic positions into engagement strategies
- Develop and monitor annual, customer-focused regional plans
- Collaborate with Market Access, Health Economics, Medical Affairs, Patient Engagement, Communications, Commercial, and brand teams
- Support evidence presentations and patient advocacy initiatives
- Lead projects involving multiple stakeholders
- Provide decision-makers and plan managers with clinical, economic, health technology assessment, and real-world evidence
- Represent AbbVie on provincial and regional biopharmaceutical industry committees
- Manage regional brand and corporate budgets and contribute to financial planning
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 sector or government
- Proven experience influencing legislation, regulations, health policies, or public-plan reimbursement decisions
- Strong policy analysis skills
- In-depth knowledge of the Canadian healthcare and reimbursement landscape
- Experience engaging key stakeholders and payers in Quebec and the Atlantic provinces
- Knowledge of health economics, pharmacoeconomics, health technology assessment, and real-world evidence principles
- Ability to build strategic partnerships with external stakeholders
- Exceptional government and stakeholder relationship management skills
- Ability to anticipate and influence the external environment
- Ability to translate corporate and brand priorities into strategic plans
- Ability to develop compelling value propositions
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, negotiation, and strategic planning skills
- Strong storytelling, cross-functional collaboration, and influencing skills
- Ability to work in a complex, dynamic, and highly regulated environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort using artificial intelligence tools
- Valid driver’s license and passport required
- Fluency in French and English required
- Ability to work in a matrix environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- AbbVie Canada is recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces
- Approximately 25% of travel is within Canada and 5% internationally
- Equal employment opportunity employer
- Women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities are encouraged to apply
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Hard Skills
Policy AnalysisHealth EconomicsPharmacoeconomicsHealth Technology AssessmentReal-World EvidenceStrategic PlanningValue Proposition DevelopmentLegislation InfluenceBudget ManagementProject Leadership
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Cross-Functional CollaborationNegotiation SkillsStorytellingInfluencing SkillsCommunication Skills
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Microsoft OfficeArtificial Intelligence Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
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Industry Keywords
Canadian Healthcare LandscapeMarket AccessOncology ProductsPublic PolicyReimbursement DecisionsStakeholder EngagementGovernment RelationsBiopharmaceutical IndustryDynamic Regulatory EnvironmentAtlantic Provinces