Gulf Market Access Lead - Strategy & Payer Partnerships

AbbVie Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in the United Arab Emirates seeks a seasoned leader to spearhead Gulf market access strategy across all therapeutic areas.

The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, anticipating contracting challenges, and driving innovative solutions to accelerate product access and optimize pricing and reimbursement outcomes. With a strong background in HTA, health economics, or outcomes research and 10+ years in market access, you will influence regional and affiliate plans,

Qualifications

• HTA, health economics and outcomes research, or statistics experience
• Market access experience across major therapeutic areas (immunology, oncology, neuroscience, or specialty care)
• Deep knowledge of payer and provider mechanisms, funding flows, and legislation affecting market access of pharmaceutical products
• Proven leadership, management and coaching experience
• Ability to drive complex cross-functional collaboration to align Market Access strategy with other business strategies
• 10+ years of experience in a similar field

Responsibilities

• Align Gulf market access strategy with regional and global priorities
• Lead market access strategy and execution across Gulf across all therapeutic areas
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to design innovative market access solutions
• Anticipate market changes and optimize pricing and reimbursement
• Lead cross-functional task forces for insights on new products pre-phase 3
• Collaborate with Medical and Government Affairs to build relationships with decision makers
• Ensure local decisions align with AbbVie global strategy and Intercon needs
• Develop strategies for contracting and tendering in Gulf regions
• Drive pricing and reimbursement at national and local levels
• Mentor Gulf Market Access Managers and support MA team development
• Contribute to NNLRP process and affiliate strategy

Skills

Market access leadership

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership and coaching

Payer and provider knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Public Health Economics

Job description

AbbVie Inc. in the United Arab Emirates seeks a seasoned leader to spearhead Gulf market access strategy across all therapeutic areas.

The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, anticipating contracting challenges, and driving innovative solutions to accelerate product access and optimize pricing and reimbursement outcomes. With a strong background in HTA, health economics, or outcomes research and 10+ years in market access, you will influence regional and affiliate plans,