Senior Manager, Regional External Affairs (m/f/d) Nordrhein-Wesfalen, Hessen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland

As Incyte continues its transformation into a first-in-class biotech innovator in Germany, the Regional External Affairs & Market Access Manager plays a pivotal field-based role at the intersection of Market Access and Government Affairs. This position is accountable for both ensuring regional reimbursement success and shaping the broader healthcare and policy environment in line with Incyte's strategic objectives. The role bridges operational excellence and political foresight to enable sustainable patient access and regional reputation. The position is an expert in regional features and specialties within the German healthcare system, establishes and expands Incyte's network towards relevant regional stakeholders, and represents the company at SHIs, KVs, MDKs, etc.

Responsibilities

Build strategic relationships with regional political stakeholders (Landtage, health ministries, municipal health authorities); Monitor and report policy and legislative developments relevant to Incyte's portfolio and pipeline; Serve as Incyte's voice in selected regional health alliances and public policy initiatives; Act as trusted advisor to key regional institutions (e.g., university hospitals, healthcare associations); Co-create and execute integrated account plans in coordination with cross-functional teams; Support implementation of the regional Strategic Key Account Management (KAM) model; Detect, structure, and share field intelligence to drive aligned decision-making; Cascade and implement the national Governmental Affairs strategy within the assigned region, while feeding back local insights and stakeholder developments; Represent Incyte towards regional stakeholders of the German healthcare system, such as SHIs, KV, MDKs, etc.; Proactive information of health insurance companies, the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians and the medical service of the health insurance funds for Incyte's medicines; Scientific processing of approval studies; Explanation of the pharmacological mode of action of new drugs; Pharmaceutical information (dosage form, galenics, application, storage); Benefit-risk profile; Pharmacotherapy consultation for the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians; Initially establish and expand the company's network to stakeholders and assure constant and mutual exchange of relevant information; Collaborate with Incyte's cross-functional teams, in particular MSL teams, to discuss medical, scientific and Market Access topics with selected stakeholders; Analyze regional features of the German healthcare system and deduce recommendations and commercial strategies for Incyte's business teams; Constantly screen the healthcare and health political environment and share knowledge with internal partners; Conceptualize, initiate and perform studies which aim to generate Real World Evidence; Share best practices with European Market Access team and regional Market Access teams in other countries; Be your own back-office and prepare and execute external appointments autonomously; Adhere to corporate SOPs and ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements; Embrace and demonstrate the Incyte Corporate Values; Contribute positively to a strong culture of business integrity and ethics

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in science, pharmacy, biology, chemistry, health economy, public health, or other relevant discipline; Master degree is a plus; 3-5+ years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry or within an institution of the German healthcare system which is of relevance for the pharmaceutical industry; Expert knowledge and understanding of the German healthcare system and its processes, principles and regulations; Experience in oncology (hemato-oncology and solid tumors) as well as in dermatology is a plus; Excellent analytical and communicative skills, very good English knowledge; Flexibility, proactivity, diplomacy, ability to manage expectations, humor; Problem solving and entrepreneurial skills; Ability to travel frequently, in exceptional cases with overnight stays

Nice to have

Experience in oncology (hemato-oncology and solid tumors); Experience in dermatology