Regional Market Access Director, META

Acino Pharma; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 514.000 - 881.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Arcera in the UAE/KSA region seeks an experienced Head of Market Access to shape pricing, reimbursement, and policy for current and pipeline medicines. The role focuses on aligning regional access with global strategy and developing robust HTA readiness across META markets.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, build payer relationships, and drive value messaging using economic models and real-world evidence to optimize patient access and commercial performance.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Health Economics, or Public Health; Master’s preferred.
• 12+ years of market access or health economics experience in pharma.
• Experience across META markets and therapeutic areas.
• Proven track record in securing access and reimbursement for innovative products.
• Understanding of regional policy, pricing regulations and healthcare systems.
• Strong market access, pricing, and reimbursement expertise.
• Strategic thinking with global direction and local execution.
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with economic modeling, health outcomes, and value communication.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement regional market access strategies for current and pipeline products.
• Align pricing, reimbursement, and policy with portfolio strategy and commercial goals.
• Lead HTA readiness and payer dialogue across META markets.
• Build relationships with payers, policy makers and health authorities.
• Shape pricing governance with Global Market Access and country teams.
• Support country teams in P&R submissions and negotiations.
• Develop regional value dossiers and economic models.
• Monitor market access KPIs and adjust strategies based on insights.
• Represent Arcera in external forums and associations to shape access dialogue.

Kenntnisse

Market access strategy

Payer engagement

Pricing & reimbursement

HTA understanding

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Health Economics/Public Health

Master's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

L-Acino is part of Arcera a global life sciences company headquartered in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates Our purpose is to enable longer and healthier lives while creating sustainable growth We develop manufacture and commercialize a broad range of high-quality innovative and proven medicines in key international markets With an operational footprint spanning over 90 countries across four continents and manufacturing sites in eight countries we offer more than 2 000 medicines across various therapeutic areas worldwide

The position will be based in UAE or KSA and will report directly to the Head of Region META The position is responsible for developing and executing market access strategies across the META region to ensure sustainable patient access to Arcera s medicines This role is pivotal in enabling commercial success by shaping external environments driving access excellence and aligning pricing reimbursement and policy initiatives with Arcera s growth and innovation agenda

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional market access strategies for current and pipeline products


• Ensure alignment with Arcera s portfolio strategy launch plans and commercial goals


• Drive access readiness and reimbursement pathways for upcoming launches


• Shape pricing strategies and governance in collaboration with Global Market Access and country teams


• Support country teams in P amp R submissions pricing negotiations and value communication


• Lead regional pricing projects including reference pricing tender analysis and HTA readiness


• Build strong relationships with payers policy makers and health authorities across the region


• Influence policy evolution and reimbursement frameworks to support innovation and access


• Represent Arcera in key external forums and associations to shape healthcare access dialogues


• Partner with commercial medical regulatory and government affairs to align on access priorities


• Support access capability development of local teams through training tools and best practices


• Contribute to cross-functional business planning and regional strategic initiatives


• Lead the development of regional value dossiers economic models and pricing tools


• Utilize real-world evidence and health economics to support access and policy arguments


• Monitor access KPIs and continuously optimize strategies based on market insights

This is the opportunity to join a very dynamic organization where decisions are taken fast and where you can actively participate in shaping our future If this sounds exciting we would love to hear more about you

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Life Sciences, Health Economics, or Public Health; Master s preferred


• 12+ years of experience in market access or health economics within the pharmaceutical industry


• Experience across multiple META markets and therapeutic areas (including primary care and specialty)


• Proven track record in securing access and reimbursement for innovative products


• Understanding of regional policy, pricing regulations, and healthcare systems


• Strong expertise in market access, pricing, and reimbursement frameworks


• Deep understanding of health policy, HTA processes, and payer decision-making


• Strategic thinking with ability to balance global direction and local execution


• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder engagement


• Experience with economic modeling, health outcomes, and value communication


• Proficiency in data analysis and translating insights into actionable strategies


• Collaborative mindset with strong communication and influencing skills