Health Economics & Market Access Manager, Quebec

About the role

Amgen Canada is hiring a Health Economics & Market Access (HEMA) Manager in Quebec, reporting to the Director, Health Economics & Market Access (grade 5). The role sits in the Value, Access and Policy function and focuses on gaining, improving and defending public and private market access across the portfolio, with a focus on Quebec. It also takes ownership of national access for specific products.

Key responsibilities

• Incorporate health economics, business analytics and competitive intelligence into strategies for public and private market access, and take ownership of national access for specific products.
• Work with HEMA colleagues on Quebec-specific products, ensuring optimal INESSS submissions and MSSS negotiations.
• Document HEMA tactical plans, track progress and report regularly to the Brand Team, Core Access Team line management and VA&P members.
• Take part in global teams such as Access Strategy Leads and Global Health Economics, and build strategic partnerships with Access Strategy Leads.
• Maintain ethical relationships with INESSS decision makers and clinical consultants, and manage Core Access Team planning and monthly meetings.
• Partner with Brand Team, R&D, Medical and Scientific Affairs and project management on annual plans of action.
• Develop and report HEMA tactical budgets monthly, and liaise with the Senior Manager, Project Management and the Contracts and Pricing group on proposals and listing mechanics with RAMQ.
• Lead INESSS, CDA, provincial and private payer submissions, adapt global value dossiers and develop budget impact analyses.
• Monitor the Quebec market, join external forums (IMC, BIOTECanada, CAPT, ISPOR, etc.), and support reimbursement advocacy.
• Build relationships with external vendors and take part in regional and global all-staff meetings.

Required profile

• Bilingualism in French and English, with effective English communication.
• Bachelor's degree; preferred: Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in health economics, pharmacy, science or quantitative methods.
• Experience partnering with academia and vendors, and in drafting, reviewing or critiquing health economics models, reports, budget impact models and cost calculators.
• Preferred: basic understanding of outcomes research and ability to review or contribute to research protocols.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of INESSS, CDA and provincial review agencies.
• Strong communication, project management, budget management and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented, scientific mindset, strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

What we offer

• Salary range of 112,327.50 to 151,972.50 CAD.
• Total rewards plans aligned with local industry standards.
• Recognition as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Canadian companies for career growth.