Global Market Access Lead – MedTech

Cochlear Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochlear Limited is seeking a Manager Global Market Access – Commercial Access based in Sydney. The role focuses on payer systems, reimbursement pathways, funding opportunities, and market access dynamics to support launch readiness and market adoption across international markets.

You will lead market access workstreams, assess reimbursement environments, and develop practical payer-facing materials in collaboration with Commercial, Regional, Clinical and Market Development teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in health economics, public health, or related field.
• 5+ years of market access experience in medtech or pharma.
• At least 2 years in a global market access environment.
• Strong understanding of payer systems, reimbursement pathways, coding requirements and funding models.
• Experience conducting market access assessments and payer research.
• Ability to translate market access insights into practical commercial recommendations.
• Experience in complex global matrix organisations and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead defined market access workstreams across international markets.
• Conduct market access assessments, evaluate reimbursement opportunities, and generate payer insights.
• Develop payer-facing materials and tools for regional and country teams.
• Support launch planning and market adoption activities with market access considerations.

Skills

Market access expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Degree in health economics or related field

Job description

Cochlear Limited is seeking a Manager Global Market Access – Commercial Access based in Sydney. The role focuses on payer systems, reimbursement pathways, funding opportunities, and market access dynamics to support launch readiness and market adoption across international markets.

You will lead market access workstreams, assess reimbursement environments, and develop practical payer-facing materials in collaboration with Commercial, Regional, Clinical and Market Development teams.