Market Access & Payer Strategy Manager - GCC (50% Travel)

Biopharma-mea; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Biopharma-mea in Abu Dhabi seeks a Market Access Manager to shape strategies, engage payers, and drive formulary access across the GCC. You will develop data-driven market access plans and collaborate with stakeholders to improve patient access and outcomes.

You will travel extensively, lead HEOR studies, and ensure ethical standards while aligning product strategy with healthcare policies and payer requirements.

Qualifications

• Medical university degree or equivalent; advanced economics/public health degree valued.
• Minimum seven years in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 3 years in GCC market access.
• Experience with payers, formularies, and price negotiations.
• Excellent command of English; strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel more than 50% of time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Market Access strategies using data and trend analysis.
• Establish relationships with key opinion leaders, payers, HCPs, and patient groups to influence policy and practice.
• Add medications to key account formulary lists and manage pricing negotiations.
• Prepare product value dossiers and ensure training for relevant teams.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment with product strategies and market access programs.
• Lead HEOR studies and apply findings to local market needs.
• Demonstrate high ethical standards in day-to-day practices.
• Travel extensively (50%+).
• Reflect understanding of country macroenvironment and healthcare structure.

Education

Medical university degree

Economics or public health advanced degree

Seven years in pharma with GCC market access

English proficiency

Negotiation with payers/formularies

Job description

Biopharma-mea in Abu Dhabi seeks a Market Access Manager to shape strategies, engage payers, and drive formulary access across the GCC. You will develop data-driven market access plans and collaborate with stakeholders to improve patient access and outcomes.

You will travel extensively, lead HEOR studies, and ensure ethical standards while aligning product strategy with healthcare policies and payer requirements.