Head of Market Access

Head of Market Access

Category: Market Access

Location:Sydney, New South Wales, AU

Head of Market Access

Market Access, Public Affairs and Sustainability

Australia

Are you passionate about shaping healthcare access and making a meaningful impact on patients' lives? Do you have the expertise to navigate complex regulatory environments and lead strategic market access initiatives? If so, we invite you to join Novo Nordisk as our new Head of Market Access for Australia and New Zealand. This is your opportunity to lead a high-performing team and drive strategies that ensure our innovative therapies reach those who need them most. Read on and apply today

Your new role

As the Head of Market Access, you will play a crucial role in shaping market strategies and driving the success of products. Your key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement comprehensive market access strategies for products and portfolio throughout their lifecycle.
• Lead pricing strategy development aligned with market conditions and company objectives while securing reimbursement approvals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align market access strategies with overall business goals and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conduct market research and analysis to inform decision-making and support product development and commercialization efforts.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, represent the company in negotiations, and mentor a team of market access professionals.

Your new department

This role reports to the Senior Director of Market Access, Public Affairs, and Sustainability (MAPAS). The MAPAS team is dedicated to ensuring Novo Nordisk's therapies are accessible to patients while maintaining a sustainable healthcare system. Based in Australia, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where innovation and strategic thinking are highly valued. The team is committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and driving Novo Nordisk's mission forward.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a new Head of Market Access who will enjoy working in a high-paced, dynamic environment. You'll bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Health Economics, Business, Life Sciences) is required, with a preferred postgraduate qualification in areas such as health economics, medical science, or an MBA.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in market access, pricing, and reimbursement in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sectors.
• Strong understanding of the Australia/New Zealand regulatory environments and healthcare systems.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to think strategically and execute effectively, with proficiency in data analysis and market research tools.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

Deadline

26 September 2025. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.