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Date: Sep 23, 2025
Location: Sun – Princeton – Corporate Office
Company: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc (USA)
Vice President, Head of Global Market Access
Job summary
Sun Pharmaceuticals is looking for a dynamic, experienced, and motivated Head of Global Market Access. As a leader in the organization, this role will be responsible for developing and executing Market Access strategies to demonstrate the value proposition of Sun Pharma’s products to Global payer systems with specific focus on US, Europe and Japan. This individual will lead pre-launch and launch strategic planning and execution to optimize market access and reimbursement on a global scale. This individual will work in conjunction with the global and country cross functional teams, as well as other internal and external stakeholders, to ensure patients have access to Sun’s medicines.
Duties and responsibilities
- Lead the Development and Implementation of Innovative Access Strategies: Lead the development and execution of state-of-the-art, innovative, and comprehensive Market Access and pricing strategies for both launched and development compounds.
- Lead a Culture of Innovation: Guide cross-functional teams in pioneering Real-World Evidence strategies and initiatives.
- Lead in Advanced Research: Design and oversee the execution of cutting-edge health economic models (cost-effectiveness, budget impact, etc.), systematic literature reviews, and both retrospective and prospective observational studies, leveraging the latest methodologies and technology.
- Lead through Strategic Guidance: Monitor and interpret healthcare policy and payer environments, providing strategic guidance to the company to anticipate and adapt to potential impacts.
- Lead through Internal Collaboration: Forge strong collaborations with clinical development, medical affairs, and regulatory teams to ensure seamless integration of Access strategies into overall product development and market access plans
- Lead in External Agency Management: Provide hands-on oversight and guidance on Market Access and pricing related agency selection and management, ensuring the highest quality of collaborations at proper cost.
- Lead in Integrity: Ensure the scientific integrity of all Market Access projects, and lead publications of data in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
- Lead in Impacting Stakeholders: Engage proactively with external stakeholders, including academic experts, healthcare providers, and payers, to champion the value of our products and drive transformative changes in healthcare practices.
Education and Qualifications
- This position requires a minimum of an advanced degree; PhD or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pharmacy or related field.
- A strong understanding of the global payer environment, including health technology assessment (HTA) processes in key markets is required.
Experience
- This position requires a minimum of 15 years of experience in Market Access/Pricing function, preferably with experience in innovative medicines
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as a Market Access leader within a biotech/pharma organization.
- Disease area experience in dermatology, autoimmune disease, ophthalmology, or oncology is preferred.
- Track record of successful payer and health technology engagement leading to documented examples of rapid and expanded patient access.
- Excellent leadership skills with a proven track record in managing high-performing teams.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to a variety of audiences.
- Display a demonstrated ability to think strategically and implement research strategies across a broad portfolio, setting Sun Pharma apart as a thought leader in the industry.
The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $280,500 to $342,500. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.
The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).
Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of incumbent(s).
We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.
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