HEMA Lead

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Job Function:
Market Access
Job Sub Function:
Health Economics Market Access
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Hamburg, Germany
Job Description:

HEMA Lead Germany (m/f/d)

This is a hybrid role available in Hamburg in Germany.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

What makes our team special

DePuy Synthes is characterized by a strong innovative character. Team spirit, the right mindset and an open culture are what make our team successful and satisfied. We value people with team spirit who take responsibility and move forward in an innovative and solution-oriented manner. Would you also like to help shape the future with your commitment and passionately advance big ideas?

Then become part of our team!

Purpose:

The HEMA Lead Germany leads Health Economics & Market Access strategy and execution in Germany within DePuy Synthes. The role is responsible for shaping access strategy, leading payer and HTA engagement, and ensuring successful reimbursement and adoption of innovative orthopaedic solutions in line with DePuy Synthes and EMEA priorities.

Scope & Impact

Strategic responsibility for HEMA outcomes in Germany with high autonomy and material impact on market access success, innovation adoption and revenue sustainability. This role also holds direct responsibility for priority and strategic business at EMEA regional level (defined according to EMEA needs), ensuring HEMA strategy and execution align with business priorities, performance objectives, and value delivery expectations.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Define and lead HEMA strategy for Germany aligned with EMEA and DePuy Synthes priorities.
• Lead engagement with national and regional HTA and payer stakeholders and shape optimal access pathways
• Lead access strategy across DRG, NUB and innovation funding pathways.
• Own evidence generation and value demonstration strategies
• Anticipate reimbursement, pricing, and policy risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Medical/Clinical and Regulatory teams to develop and execute market access and reimbursement strategies across the product lifecycle.
• Ensure effective deployment of health economic tools, value assets and training to enable internal stakeholders and strengthen field activation.
• Monitor execution against HEMA priorities and business objectives, ensuring alignment to agreed plans, milestones and governance expectations.
• Provide functional leadership and guidance to HEMA Managers or specialists as applicable.
• This role may take on direct responsibility for a priority and strategic business at EMEA regional level, defined according to EMEA needs, ensuring HEMA strategy and execution align with business priorities and performance objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, ethics and local regulatory requirements, consistent with EMEA HEMA standards.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in Health Economics, Public Health, Life Sciences or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in HEMA or Market Access roles, including leadership of complex national or multi-country strategies.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and external decision-makers.
• Fluency in English and German.

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