Head of Market Access Netherlands & North Europe Coordinator 

• Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Work arrangement: hybrid, minimum 3 days/week in the office – incl. Monday or Friday 

About the job

This role combines leadership of the Market Access team in the Netherlands with regional coordination responsibilities across North Europe. The position holder will lead all activities necessary to obtain and maintain reimbursement and patient access for Sanofi products across different therapeutic areas in the Netherlands, while also advising on North Europe market access strategy.  

The role reports to the Head of Corporate Affairs North Europe and involves close cross-functional collaboration with all business units, franchises, medical and other functions. 

About Sanofi:

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main responsibilities:

Netherlands Market Access Leadership:

• Lead the Market Access team in the Netherlands, providing support for team performance and development 

• Formulate strategic direction for the Market Access approach, anticipating reimbursement and financing requirements for future products 

• Participate in specific working groups of Dutch Industry associations (VIG Holland bio) as the designated market access head, providing expertise on pricing, reimbursement, and payer strategy in the Netherlands

• Cultivate and drive effective collaboration with key external stakeholders in government & regulatory bodies, such as Zorginstituut Nederland, the Ministry of Health cabinet, payer advisory boards & health insurers to advance market access objectives

North Europe MCO Coordination:

• Develop and implement North Europe market access strategy in close collaboration and alignment with local MA teams  

• Advise on NE market access insights, including country prioritization over the next three years and resource allocation 

• Assess key trends, systemic changes, and major access barriers impacting North Europe 

• Collaborate closely with North Europe Public Affairs Coordinator and Trade & Revenue Management Head 

Global Collaboration & Excellence:

• Partner with Global Market Access & Corporate Affairs Excellence teams to align local and global initiatives 

• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices across countries, including pricing, analytics, and innovative pricing solutions 

• Support strategic projects for future market access 

Talent Development & Organizational Performance:

• Support North Europe Market Access talent development and enhance organizational performance 

• Lead horizon scanning, product patrimony management, and market access capability building 

• Leverage Global Market Access Academy in collaboration with P&C and internal stakeholders 

About you

• Master's degree in Pharmaceutical, Biological or Life Sciences subject; MD or PhD preferred 

• Proven track record in medical/commercial positions, preferably in international organizations 

• Demonstrable experience formulating/implementing reimbursement strategies and market access 

• Strong understanding of health economics issues and current developments 

• Established network of contacts in market access field, nationally and across North Europe 

• Experience in regional coordination and multi-country strategy development 

• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills 

• Ability to research, analyze, write and deliver high-level reimbursement dossiers 

• Proven people management experience 

• Ability to build sustainable relationships within organization and with external stakeholders 

• Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple countries 

• Organized, efficient and able to work under pressure to strict deadlines 

• Ability to operate in cross-cultural and complex matrix environment 

• Integrity, analytical thinking, problem-solving orientation, results-driven, self-organized 

• Excellent command of English and Dutch, both verbal and written

Why choose us?

• Make your work count by supporting a company that brings life-changing treatments to millions — and is committed to doing right by patients, communities, and the planet
• Drive progress from within by helping simplify, scale, and modernize how a global biopharma business delivers smarter, faster, and more sustainably
• Support teams across science, medicine, and operations by building better systems, shaping bold strategies, and enabling innovation at speed
• Make an impact across borders and functions, collaborating with leaders to turn complex challenges into real-world solutions
• Advance your career through stretch roles, cross-functional moves, and development opportunities designed to match your ambition
• Thrive in inclusive, high-performing teams where every role matters and every voice helps shape what’s next
• A dynamic and multidisciplinary work environment where your professional background and experience will be highly valued
• An exciting career opportunity in an innovative company focused on the treatment options of the future

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