Director, Global Market Access and Government Affairs (Location: EMEA or NA)

Requisition ID:  33479  

 

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

 

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

 

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

 

The Director, Global Market Access and Government Affairs at Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (TBCT) is a pivotal role overseeing government affairs and market access leaders across EMEA, North America, APAC, China, and LATAM.  Reporting to the Vice President of Patient Access, this position is integral to the Patient Access Leadership Team, which comprises Medical Affairs, Government Affairs, and Market Access. The role ensures alignment with TBCT’s global objectives to enhance patient access to innovative therapies.

This role provides a unique opportunity to:

• Develop and execute strategies that drive patient access and enhance TBCT’s global impact.
• Build partnerships with major payers, public institutions, and other stakeholders to support innovative therapies.
• Influence healthcare policies and trends, ensuring TBCT’s long-term success in the healthcare ecosystem.
• Lead a high-performing, diverse team to achieve strategic goals collaboratively and effectively.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on operational responsibilities to make a meaningful global impact.

 

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement integrated market access and reimbursement strategies to support product launches and lifecycle management.
• Shape and influence public policy to create favorable environments for market access.
• Engage with government officials, policymakers, and regulatory agencies to advocate for policies supporting patient access.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments to identify opportunities and risks.
• Interpret key developments in government health, economic, trade, science and innovation policy, identify the opportunities and threats to our business and develop appropriate plans to influence and engage in policy development in line with Terumo BCT’s strategic and commercial objectives.
• Identify opportunities from a health policy, healthcare funding or governmental initiatives perspective that may be beneficial to Terumo and guide senior leadership on how to engage in these initiatives.

 

Team and Stakeholder Management:

• Lead a diverse global team, fostering collaboration across regions.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, payers, and industry associations.
• Guide senior-level networking with public institutions.

 

Operational Management:

• Oversee budget planning, annual planning, alignment with regions and business areas and management for the access and policy team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Utilize data-driven insights to inform strategies and decisions.
• Internal knowledge building: grow internal knowledge related to government affairs, market access and public policy by organizing internal education sessions.
• Communication: develop and maintain clear, concise, and compelling communication materials to support