Market Access Manager

AstraZeneca; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Market Access Manager to develop and implement strategies to enhance patient access. The role involves engaging with healthcare authorities, generating evidence for brand value, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess a background in science and experience in market access or marketing within the healthcare industry.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of successful experience in market access or marketing.
• Experience with pricing, reimbursement, and public policy.
• Understanding of national healthcare system impacts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Market Access plans.
• Engage with healthcare authorities and payers.
• Collaborate with medical affairs and commercial teams.

Skills

Market Access strategies

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Health economic evidence generation

Health technology assessment

Education

Degree, master's, or PhD in science

Job description

Do you have expertise in, and passion for developing and implementing Market Access strategy? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. We are more than just one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Our Market Access team plays a crucial role in ensuring the realization of AstraZeneca’s efforts—by ensuring access and affordability for those who need it most.

We connect the healthcare ecosystem through negotiation and storytelling, articulating the strong and innovative value story of our science-led medicines. By bringing our innovative products to market, we help build a world-class reputation and serve our patients sustainably.

As a Market Access Manager at AstraZeneca, you will lead the market access strategy for your therapeutic area to enhance access to AstraZeneca brands, in accordance with local compliance, legal, and regulatory guidelines.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement Market Access plans to increase patient access.
• Engage with healthcare authorities, payers, academia, and policy think tanks to develop long-term partnerships for sustainable healthcare and patient programs, building a positive platform for AstraZeneca and its brands.
• Collaborate closely with medical affairs and commercial teams to align market access strategies with overall brand strategy.
• Support the development of pricing strategies for reimbursement in both public and private sectors.
• Generate health economic evidence to support brand value demonstration.
• Translate clinical and economic evidence into compelling payer value stories.

• Perform health technology assessments and analyses.
• Work on contracting and managed entry agreements, including risk-sharing arrangements, capping, and discounting.
• Engage with policymakers and other stakeholders to craft public policy that aligns with AstraZeneca’s strategic priorities and drives commercial success.
• Work closely with the medical team to analyze clinical data post-launch to generate real-world evidence.

Essential qualifications for the role

• A background in science, preferably with a degree, master's, or PhD from a top university, or qualified as a doctor.
• 3-6 years of successful experience in market access or marketing.
• Experience with access-related strategies such as pricing, reimbursement, patient advocacy, and public policy.
• Deep understanding of developments in the national healthcare system and their impact on the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience working in cross-functional, often virtual and matrix teams.

Why AstraZeneca?

We are dedicated to being a great place to work, where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. We foster an inclusive culture that champions diversity, collaboration, lifelong learning, growth, and development. Join us on our journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

What’s next?

• If you’re imagining yourself joining our team, we can’t wait to hear from you.
• If you’re ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking, we hope this opportunity is yours.

Where can I find out more?

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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without discrimination based on disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, age, religion, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We only employ individuals with the right to work in the country where the role is advertised.

Date Posted

16-Jul-2025

Closing Date

15-Oct-2025

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team, harnessing industry-leading skills, and ensuring our work benefits from a wide range of perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and comply with all applicable laws regarding non-discrimination and work authorization.