Market Access Manager developing and leading strategies for vaccine reimbursement in the GCC region. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance payer engagement and expand patient access.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead Market Access strategies focused on the Public/Tender reimbursement environment across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
Work cross-functionally with Government Affairs, Medical, Marketing and Value Access colleagues to ensure launch readiness and sustainable growth for vaccine’s portfolio.
Enhance payer engagement and expand patient access.
Develop a detailed understanding of the Public/Tender access landscape across GCC markets to identify barriers and opportunities from both health system and patient perspectives.
Lead Market Access Strategy and Launch Excellence Plans for vaccines in the Public/Tender sector, ensuring alignment with regional and country-level priorities.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with public health authorities and other payers; identify partnership opportunities to support reimbursement, formulary inclusion and broader patient access.
Support development of payer-centric value propositions in collaboration with Medical, Marketing and Value Access teams.
Conduct and interpret market research and payer landscape analyses to inform strategy and support business sustainability.
Monitor trends in payer policies, healthcare financing and access pathways; identify risks and mitigation actions and work with Government Affairs to inform partnership agendas.
Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure consistent operational execution of Market Access plans and alignment across therapy areas.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, Business Administration or equivalent.
Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years’ pharmaceutical experience with exposure to Market Access, Healthcare, Government Affairs or related roles, preferably in vaccines or public-sector reimbursement.
Recent gulf countries experience is preferred (UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain).
Recent vaccine experience is preferred.
Strong understanding of payer dynamics, healthcare systems, and pharmaceutical market access processes in the GCC region.
Proven experience building strategic partnerships with public health authorities and other external stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills with experience in market research, data interpretation and evidence-based value messaging.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
Ability to work effectively across multiple markets and adapt to diverse regulatory and healthcare environments.
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