Market Access Leader - GCC Pharma & Payer Strategy

BIOPHARMA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

BIOPHARMA in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi) seeks Market Access Manager to lead strategies across pre- and post-launch phases, engaging with payers, healthcare professionals, and patient groups to secure formulary access.

The role requires extensive GCC market experience, strong negotiations, and a proven track record in HEOR studies. Travel exceeding 50% is expected as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement value dossiers and pricing strategies.

Qualifications

• Seven years in pharma with GCC market exposure.
• Experience negotiating with payors and formulary committees.
• Strong knowledge of pricing, access policies and HEOR basics.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Market Access strategies by analyzing data trends.
• Engage payers, clinicians and patient groups to influence policy.
• Add medications to key formulary lists and manage pricing approvals.
• Prepare value dossiers and train relevant teams on uptake.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align with product strategy.
• Analyze country macroenvironment and healthcare structure for access.

Skills

English proficiency

Presentation skills

Business acumen

Travel readiness

Education

Medical degree / PharmSci / Medicine

Advanced degree in economics/public health

Health economics qualification

Job description

BIOPHARMA in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi) seeks Market Access Manager to lead strategies across pre- and post-launch phases, engaging with payers, healthcare professionals, and patient groups to secure formulary access.

The role requires extensive GCC market experience, strong negotiations, and a proven track record in HEOR studies. Travel exceeding 50% is expected as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement value dossiers and pricing strategies.