Associate Director HEMA Growth Markets

Boston Scientific Gruppe; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global MedTech leader based in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Market Access Manager to spearhead their growth strategy across Southeast Asia and India. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in health economics or market access, strong leadership abilities, and the skill to influence diverse stakeholders. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and strategic depth in reimbursement processes. Join a company committed to enhancing patient lives through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in market access or health policy within MedTech or pharma industries.
• Strong communication and influencing skills in complex stakeholder landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute market access strategy across Growth Markets.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers.
• Monitor policy developments impacting reimbursement.
• Oversee health economic and outcomes research initiatives.

Skills

Reimbursement strategy development

Stakeholder engagement

Health economics knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in health economics or related field

Job description

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Lead and execute the market access strategy for Boston Scientific across Growth Markets, including Southeast Asia (SEA) and India. This role has a focus on policy shaping, reimbursement, advocacy, and evidence generation. The goal is to ensure timely and sustainable patient access to BSC’s innovative technologies through strategic engagement with key stakeholders and decision‑makers.

Lead the design and implementation of HEMA programs that support divisional and country business objectives. Drives market share growth for franchise products by developing market strategies and leveraging relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). Represents Boston Scientific in external forums and policy discussions, positioning the company as a trusted partner in shaping healthcare access.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a high‑performing, geographically dispersed team, empowering team members to drive functional excellence while ensuring alignment with the overarching strategy.
• Build relationships in key markets with government, physician, hospital, and third‑party payer decision makers.
• Monitor policy developments that impact the reimbursement of BSC products, maintain awareness of industry, healthcare, and economic trends.
• Develop and maintain communication pathways with senior management, advising them on all matters relating to legislation and public policy issues of interest and concern to Boston Scientific and the medical device industry.
• Working with regional and global teams, design and oversee health economic and outcomes research (HEOR) and real‑world evidence (RWE) initiatives to support reimbursement, adoption, and value‑based procurement.
• Translate clinical and economic data into value messaging that resonates with payers, policymakers, and provider networks.
• Manage provision of appropriate in‑service training to sales, marketing, clinical, regulatory, and legal to increase awareness and understanding of health economics and outcomes research competency and its role in supporting a product’s success.
• Manage the preparation of clinical and economic dossiers for submission to health authorities, technology assessment boards, and payers.
• Provide strategic support to divisional and country business leaders on access risks, pricing, and opportunity mapping.

COMPETENCIES

• Integrity & Resilience: Acts with strong ethical conviction, maintains composure under pressure, and demonstrates accountability in all actions.
• Open Mindset & Adaptability: Embraces diverse perspectives and adapts readily to evolving business environments and stakeholder needs.
• Business Acumen & Strategic Thinking: Understands complex market dynamics and translates insight into actionable strategies that drive business outcomes.
• Stakeholder Influence: Builds trusted relationships with internal and external partners, effectively influencing decision‑making across all levels.
• People Leadership: Leads with clarity, empathy, and empowerment—developing talent and fostering collaboration across geographically dispersed teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in health economics, public health, life sciences, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in market access, HEMA, or health policy, ideally within the MedTech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven track record in reimbursement strategy development, policy engagement, and evidence generation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with experience navigating complex stakeholder landscapes in ASEAN and India.
• Familiarity with ASEAN and India healthcare systems, including public reimbursement processes and government frameworks.
• Drive market share growth by unlocking new opportunities through access expansion and value demonstration.

Requisition ID: 623194

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem‑solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

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