Patient Access & Key Stakeholder Manager

As part of our commitment to improving patient access and shaping the healthcare agenda for allergy care, ALK is seeking a talented and driven Patient Access and Key Stakeholder Manager to join our team in Denmark. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead strategic initiatives in market access and public affairs, working closely with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. You will help ensure that allergy remains a national health priority and that patients receive timely access to effective treatment.

Your key responsibilities:

• Co-develop and implement national and regional patient access strategies in close collaboration with local, Nordic, and global teams.
• Lead public affairs activities at both national and regional levels, including communication planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Act as the primary point of contact for patient organizations, LIF (Lægemiddelindustriforeningen), and regional health authorities.
• Understand and analyze patient needs and access barriers, using economic arguments, real-world evidence, and customer insights.
• Represent ALK in global market access projects and ensure alignment with headquarters.

Your main tasks:

• Coordinate and manage market access plans alongside Sales, Marketing, and Medical departments.
• Identify national access challenges along the patient journey and develop actionable solutions.
• Develop and execute public affairs plans, ensuring clear alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the creation of economic models and tools to strengthen reimbursement discussions.
• Lead cross-functional collaborations to influence decision-makers and remove access barriers.
• Actively participate in LIF activities, working directly with health economic and payer stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of pricing, reimbursement, and health policy strategies.

Geographical scope and peers:

• National focus on Denmark with involvement in Nordic and global market access initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with:
• National and regional healthcare authorities
• Patient organizations
• Health economic partners
• Internal teams in Market Access, Sales, Medical, and Marketing
• Nordic Market Access and Public Affairs team
• Global Public Affairs and Market Access colleagues

Decision-making and autonomy:

• High level of independent decision-making and strategic influence.
• Operates with minimal supervision and expected to manage complex stakeholder environments effectively.

Your profile:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry, public affairs, market access, or healthcare policy.
• In-depth knowledge of the Danish healthcare system and policy landscape.
• Master's degree in Business, Health Economics, or a related discipline; additional training in health economics is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills and competencies:

• Strong business acumen and understanding of market dynamics.
• Proven ability to work with payers, healthcare authorities, and decision-makers at all levels.
• Experience with developing and implementing successful access and public affairs strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage cross-functional teams.
• Passion for allergy treatment and advancing patient care.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other IT tools.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing demands.

We offer:

At ALK, you will become part of a purpose-driven organization with a global reach and a clear mission — to improve the lives of people living with allergies. You will join an engaged and collaborative team, with flat hierarchies and opportunities to influence decision-making processes. We foster a culture of mutual respect, curiosity, and continuous learning, where your contributions make a visible difference.

Join us on our journey to make allergy a health priority — in Denmark and beyond.