Job Description
Build our future together:
At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Market Access Associate Manager, Rare Disease Portfolio, Japan, to join our Market Access team, supporting our Japan affiliate in a hybrid work model. In this role, you will drive launch, pricing, and reimbursement strategies for the rare disease portfolio while collaborating with commercial, marketing, HEOR (health economics and outcomes research), medical affairs, clinical, and global market access strategy teams. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.
When & where:
Tokyo, Japan
Hybrid working model
Discover your role:
- Drive pricing and reimbursement submissions to the National Health Insurance (NHI) price listing.
- Prepare reimbursement dossiers and execute price negotiations aligned with product strategy.
- Monitor reimbursement and policy shifts, pricing, and HTA (health technology assessment) rule changes.
- Provide Japan-specific insights to shape value and evidence strategies.
- Develop and maintain reimbursement tracking tools and annual tactical plans.
- Build and maintain external relationships with key stakeholders, including MHLW (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare), HTA bodies, and key opinion leaders (KOLs).
- You collaborate effectively across teams to ensure alignment with Japan-specific priorities.
- You adapt to evolving challenges and provide strategic insights to inform decisions.
This role requires:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Native-level Japanese language proficiency.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- In-country market access experience, including knowledge of Japan’s reimbursement environment, payer systems, and cost comparator pricing methodology.
- Project and process management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Preferred: Experience in rare diseases, cell or gene therapy launches, and HTA negotiation in Japan.
- NHI price negotiation experience with authorities in Japan.
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.
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