Sr. Regional Access Manager

Overview
In this role you drive patient access and funding strategies for Edwards Lifesciences' Structural Heart Disease portfolio in Central and Southern Italy. You translate regional PA and market access priorities into actionable plans, build alliances with authorities, payers, and stakeholders, and shape an innovation-friendly healthcare environment while upholding ethical standards. You'll monitor policy shifts, assess impact, and propose actions that support patient access and business growth. The role offers cross-functional collaboration and visible impact in healthcare policy and reimbursement.
Retribuzione / Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Flexible working hours, remote working
Life Insurance
Telemedical Services
Meal vouchers
Employee Stock Purchase Programme
Responsabilità
Translate strategy into regional access plans tailored to local requirements
Develop and maintain networks with health authorities, payers, HTA bodies, medical societies, and patient organizations
Monitor healthcare policy, HTA, and procurement changes and provide clear recommendations
Identify and manage regional market access issues affecting the portfolio
Support value-based procurement and the development of health-economic evidence and value tools
Contribute to cross-portfolio initiatives on hospital funding, coding, DRG, tariffs, and quality indicators
Develop regional access approaches for current and pipeline innovations
Collaborate with country leadership and cross-functional teams to align access priorities with business imperatives
Engage in external stakeholder relations with senior level audiences
Manage multiple priorities with ownership, urgency, and attention to detail
Communicate complex policy and economic topics clearly and credibly
Maintain high ethical standards in external representation
Requisiti fondamentali
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field with several years of relevant market access or public affairs experience
Experience in market access, health policy, reimbursement, or government affairs at regional or country level
Proven external stakeholder engagement with health authorities, payers, HTA bodies, medical societies, or patient organizations
Strong understanding of regional healthcare access, funding, HTA, and procurement environments
Ability to translate strategy into executable access plans and collaborate across functions
fluency in English; strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities with risk awareness
Compliance with company policies and ethical standards
Strategic thinking
Influencing and negotiation
Stakeholder engagement
Health economics
Outcomes research
Value assessment