Manager, Market Access & Pricing

Company Overview

EVERSANA is a globally recognized organization committed to advancing healthcare. With over 6,000 employees worldwide, the company offers cutting-edge commercialization services to the life sciences sector. Serving more than 670 clients—ranging from innovative biotech startups to established pharmaceutical firms—EVERSANA supports bringing new therapies to market and assisting patients dependent on them. The company values diverse backgrounds and fosters a culture of inclusion based on its core beliefs.

Position Summary

This role aims to lead teams in achieving optimal product reimbursement by developing and utilizing clinical, economic, and humanistic evidence to demonstrate product value to Canadian payers. The Manager will oversee national, provincial, and private market access strategies to ensure timely reimbursement for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in preparing submissions to Canadian health technology assessment bodies including Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA-AMC), Institut National d'Excellence en Santé et Services Sociaux (INESSS), provincial agencies, and private payers.
• Manage the complete submission process: create detailed workplans, coordinate with clients and cross-functional teams, maintain communications with HTA organizations, and oversee pull-through activities.
• Ensure strategic alignment and timely completion of projects by coordinating internal workstreams.
• Conduct research to support submission strategy and dossier development.
• Develop clinical summaries, budget impact analyses, and other essential components for HTA filings.
• Prepare presentation materials and participate in meetings with regulatory and payer organizations, including advisory boards.
• Interview key opinion leaders to gain insights on treatment standards and inform reimbursement strategies.
• Facilitate advisory boards with former payers and, occasionally, clinicians.
• Monitor and analyze the evolving reimbursement landscape in Canada and update strategies accordingly.
• Contribute to EVERSANA’s research initiatives related to pharmaceutical policy in Canada.
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by modeling inclusive behavior and managing bias.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Work Conditions

• Possible travel for meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Standard work hours are Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week; occasional overtime or weekend/evening work may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Economics or related discipline.
• At least three years of experience in health economics, health technology assessment, or related fields.
• Strong foundation in cost-effectiveness model design, analysis, and interpretation.
• Experience managing HTA submissions.
• Capability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Effective personal and team time management skills.
• Adaptability to diverse communication and working styles.
• Demonstrated leadership, team-building, and motivation skills.
• Strong decision-making and strategic problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent relationship management and client engagement skills.
• Proficient written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Preferred: experience with VBA programming for model development.

Organizational Culture

• Patient-centered approach prioritizing patients' interests.
• Commitment to client satisfaction and accountability.
• Encouragement of proactive action and ownership.
• Promotion of awareness, respect, and diversity.
• Focus on personal and team development.
• Collaborative spirit to achieve shared success.

Compensation and Diversity Statement

Salary for this role ranges between $84,000 and $100,000 annually, subject to experience and location within Canada. EVERSANA upholds equal opportunity principles, embracing diversity across many dimensions and providing accommodations during recruitment when requested. The organization safeguards against recruitment fraud and emphasizes that no payments or personal information are required in the hiring process.