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Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a HEMA & Government Affairs Manager, located in Johannesburg, South Africa.
At Johnson & Johnson,? we believe health is everything.
Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a? world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,? where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and? solutions are personal.
Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.
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The HEMA & Government Affairs Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategies to enhance market access for health products in South Africa.
This role collaborates with pricing, reimbursement, and research teams to generate evidence through economic modeling and budget impact analysis.
As a key advisor, this role leads health research studies, provides data-driven insights, and benchmarks performance against key metrics.
Coaching teams in market access integration, managing budgets, and maintaining stakeholder relationships are essential responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health economics and a commitment to driving optimal value strategies while upholding the organization's Credo and Leadership Imperatives.
Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities
Consultation and Strategy Development:
Collaborate with local pricing, reimbursement, and outcomes research teams to define health economics goals and develop comprehensive evidence generations such as health economic modeling and budget impact analysis.Benchmarking and Metrics:
Evaluate successful achievements against key performance metrics by assessing healthcare environment needs and expectations.Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external management decision-makers to support market access efforts.Coaching and Training:
Guide teams in integrating market access strategies into product plans, ensuring alignment with regulatory, safety, and quality standards.Mentor and train junior colleagues on techniques, processes, and responsibilities related to market access.Strategic Execution:
Execute critical market access deliverables to enhance presence at meetings with authorities, clients, industry groups, and other business partners.Protocol Implementation:
Approve and implement health access protocols, utilizing medical research and current economic intelligence to advocate for optimal value strategies within the organization.Cultural Integration:
Incorporate Johnson & Johnson's Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team objectives and decision-making processes, fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.Budget Management:
Oversee budgetary responsibilities for market access discretionary budgets, ensuring effective management and accountability of spending throughout the fiscal year.Advisory Role:
Serve as a key advisor on access strategies, engaging with global, clinical, and commercial product teams, along with area strategy groups to ensure a cohesive approach.